Licensed Daycare in Mount Desert, Maine
These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.
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
All Mount Desert licensed centers
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Search 2 Licensed Centers in Mount Desert
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