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Top Daycare Centers in Gouldsboro

1

Stepping Stones Montessori School

Independent

★★★★☆
4.8/5

Stepping Stones Montessori School provides authentic Montessori education with certified AMI/AMS teachers serving children from infancy through kindergarten. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, independence, and individualized development in carefully prepared environments. Features include natural outdoor classrooms, organic meal programs, and low student-teacher ratios. The school maintains NAEYC accreditation and serves families throughout Hancock County, including Gouldsboro. Their approach focuses on developing the whole child through practical life activities, sensorial materials, and academic foundations.

Experience:18 years
Reviews:42 parent reviews
24 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KSummer Camp
2

The Sunshine House Early Learning Academy

The Sunshine House

★★★★☆
4.6/5

This nationally accredited early learning center offers comprehensive educational programs with a research-based curriculum that includes STEM activities, literacy development, and character education. Features secure keypad entry, live streaming for parents, and USDA-approved meals. Staff includes certified early childhood educators with ongoing professional development. The center serves as a regional hub for Hancock County families, providing flexible scheduling options and transportation services for school-age children. Their safety protocols exceed state requirements with regular emergency drills and health screenings.

Experience:15 years
Reviews:67 parent reviews
248 State Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605

Daycare Services:

Infant CareToddler CarePreschoolPre-KAfter School CareSummer Camp
3

Tree of Life Nature Preschool

Independent

★★★★☆
4.7/5

Tree of Life offers a unique nature-immersion curriculum where children spend significant time outdoors exploring forests, fields, and gardens regardless of weather. The program emphasizes environmental stewardship, social-emotional development, and inquiry-based learning. Staff includes master-level educators with specialized training in outdoor education and childhood development. While located in Bangor, they serve families throughout eastern Maine, including Gouldsboro, with their distinctive approach that combines academic readiness with extensive outdoor experiences and environmental science education.

Experience:12 years
Reviews:38 parent reviews
1256 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401

Daycare Services:

PreschoolPre-KNature-Based ProgramsSummer Nature Camp