Child Care Choices (Provider Search)
Maine DHHS
Free, no cost Walk-in welcome
Free online tool to search licensed childcare providers in Maine including family daycares, centers, nursery schools, and Head Start programs.
Who can use this?
Open to all Maine families. No requirements to search. Financial assistance available through CCAP for eligible families.
About this resource
Child Care Choices is Maine's official tool for finding licensed childcare providers. Parents can search for family childcare, childcare centers, nursery schools, and Head Start programs by location. The website also connects families to the Child Care Affordability Program (CCAP) for financial assistance.
Services offered
- Search licensed childcare providers by location
- Filter by type (family daycare, center, Head Start)
- Connect to CCAP subsidy applications
- Information on choosing quality child care
What to expect
Visit the website to search for providers in your area, or call 211 for phone assistance finding childcare.
What to bring
Nothing required for searching.