Childcare Resources

     Commuter and Non-Traditional Student Programs has compiled the below comprehensive listing of on- and off-campus childcare options. We have designated those facilities which are licensed (L) or registered (R).

     Please note the following list is intended as a preliminary resource. Childcare programs that are noted below may have changed since our last update in March 2006.

     If you have specific needs and are unsure who to contact, email us or drop by our office located on the 2nd floor of the Memorial Union, or call  207 581 1734

L = Licensed R = Registered

University Facilities (Rates vary, call each for pricing and more information)

 
Child Study Center (L)

Ages 2.5-5

Psychology Department
Preschool AM.

(207) 581-3272
Learning Center (L)

Merrill Hall
Preschool mornings

(207) 581-3136
UMaine Children's Center (L)

Ages 6 weeks to 5 years

113 College Ave. Orono

Title 20 subsidies for income eligible

(207) 581-4076

Off-Campus Facilities

Bangor

All-Children's Day Care (L)

Ages Infants-5 years

89 Hillside Avenue Bangor

Infants to staff ratio 4:1
Toddler room: 15 mos. –2.5 yrs- 12 child group, 5-1 staff ratio. Preschool room: 3 yrs-5yrs-12 child group, 8-1 staff ratio Pre-K room: 3.5 yrs-5 yrs- 10 child group, 10-1 staff ratio

(207) 947-4965
YMCA Brewer (L) (207) 941-2815
YWCA Bangor/Brewer (L) (207) 941-2808
Bangor Montessori School (L)

Ages 3-K

30 Otis St. Bangor

It is recommended to contact the school about fall openings as early as the winter prior. Program is a five-day week; no drop-ins, no fill-ins. Montessori aspect is 8:30am-3:00pm. Rates vary from $265 to $400 depending on the drop off and pick up times. Half day programs are also available.

(207) 945-3464
Penquis Day Care and Child Care Resources (L)

120 Cleveland St. Bangor

Call for information: M-F 7:30 - 5:30

(207) 941-2843 (FAX) (207) 941-2840
Hilltop School (L)
Ages 2.5-5

218 Ohio St. Bangor

(207) 945-3705
Wing Park Children's Center (L)

Ages Infants -5

412 State Street Bangor

Designated for Eastern Maine Medical Center Employees
If after registration there are still openings, it is open to public.

2 waiting lists: one for employees, one for public.

(207) 973-4994

Winnie the Pooh Nursery School (L)

Ages 3-5

56 Center St. Bangor

Pooh Nursery School does have openings. Vouchers are accepted. This is an inclusive program (will accept children with special needs)

(207) 947-2579

Brewer

ABC Preschool and Childcare Center (L)

Ages 3-6

293 Wilson St. Brewer

Preschool services, rates vary according to the program the child is in. Currently there is a 6 month waiting list

Hours are from 7:00-5:30

(207) 989-4348

Milford/Old Town/Orono

ABC 123 Day Care (Linda Dall) (L)

Ages 18 months-5 years

108 Union St. Orono

Contract with -Penquis/Aspire, USDA food program. Currently one opening, do have a waiting list.CPR/First Aid Certified

(207) 866-3211
Greenlaw, Nancy (L)

Ages 6 weeks and up

103 Margin St. Orono

Current openings. Rates vary ; (age, time, etc.) Adult-child ratio is 1:5

Non-smoking environment

(207) 866-4519
Green House Nursery School (L)

Ages 2.5-5

50A Call Rd. Milford

M-F , 9-11:30, extended hours on individual basis

Adult-child ratio is 1:4

(207) 827-7270
Merry Go Round (L)

Ages 6 weeks and up

57 County Rd. Milford

(207) 827-5584
Old Town/Orono YMCA (L)

Ages 2.5-4 day care

472 Stillwater Avenue, Old Town

up to 8th grade after school care
Fees vary dependent on age, program, days per week
Ratio in day care is 1:6, 1:8 for other programs

Long waiting list for day care (about 6 months)

(207) 827-6111

Penobscot Indian Child Center (L)

Ages 2.5-8

5 River Road Indian Island

Children must be potty trained, no bottles

Hours are 7:30-4:30, waiting period is less than 2 months

Priority given to working adults and students. Adult-child ratio is 3:7

(207) 827-4789
Stillwater Montessori School (L)

Ages 3-12

1024 Stillwater Ave, Old Town 04468

Rates vary, call for more information.

(207) 827-2404
The Sharing Place Childcare Center (L)

37 Boulder Drive, Orono ME 04473

Ages 6 weeks-10 years

Infant, toddler, pre-school and after-school programs; full and part-time care available. Home-made breakfast, lunch & snack served daily.  Open Monday-Friday:  7:30 am - 5:30 pm.  Full-year operation.  Subsidized care available.  Accept vouchers and Aspire contracts.  Call for additional information.

(207) 866-3313

 

 
 
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