Licensed Daycare in Mount Desert, Maine
2 licensed daycares in Mount Desert, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Maine licensing records.
Mount Desert listings updated May 2026 from official Maine records.
Daycare in Mount Desert: what parents should know
Families in Mount Desert can choose from 2 licensed childcare providers, with Head Start the most common type (about 50% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Maine license at indexing time, sourced from Maine DHHS — Office of Child and Family Services.
Together, licensed providers in Mount Desert report capacity for roughly 91 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Mount Desert childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Mount Desert
ChildCare Aware reports the Maine average full-time cost at $1,230/month for infant care and $940/month for preschool. City-level prices in Mount Desert vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Maine families may also qualify for Maine Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) (intake: (207) 624-7999).
Full Maine licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Maine DHHS — Office of Child and Family Services
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 45 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Mount Desert
Largest licensed centers in Mount Desert
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Mount Desert licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Mount Desert
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programMaine Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(207) 624-7999 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Maine DHHS — Office of Child and Family Services.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Mount Desert, Maine are compiled from official Maine DHHS — Office of Child and Family Services licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
Search 2 Licensed Centers in Mount Desert
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