Child Care in Hancock and Washington Counties- Accessibility

In Hancock and Washington County, the breakdown of licensed child care programs are as follows:

  • Child Care Centers (as of September 2008): 31 programs are licensed as child care centers in Hancock and Washington County.
  • Certified Family Child Care Homes (as of September 2008): 78 programs are licensed as certified family child care homes in Hancock and Washington County.
  • School-Age Care (as of Septmeber 2008): 3 programs are licensed as a school-age program in Hancock and Washington County.
  • Nursery/Preschools (as of September 2008): 9 programs are licensed as Nursery/Preschools in Hancock County.
  • Head Start (as of September 2008): There are 10 Head Start programs in Hancock and Washington County.
  • Legal Unlicensed Family Daycare (as of September 2008): There are 57 programs in Hancock and Washington Counties.

Slots for infants, toddlers, and school-age children are especially hard for families to find in the Hancock and Washington County areas. If you are interested in becoming a Child Care Provider, Please contact Judy Nevells at 1-800-834-4378 or 207-667-2467, Fax 207-667-2212 or email judithn@childandfamilyopp.com

Child Care Opportunities, Resource Development Center
18 Avery Lane Ellsworth, Maine •  667-2467
14 Stevens Lane, Marshfield, Maine • 1-800-834-4378
judithn@childandfamilyopp.com

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