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Maine's Child Care and Head Start

A source of information for parents, child care providers, early childhood educators, and others interested in the health and development of young children and their families.

Information for Parents - Choosing child care is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. A good child care setting can have a positive impact on the development of your child.

Facility Licensing - The Division of Licensing, Child Care Licensing Unit, is responsible for issuing Child Care Center Licenses, Family Child Care certificates, and Nursery School licenses.

Questions & Answers - Answers to commonly asked questions relating to childcare.

Request Information - Request form for Early Childhood publications, as well as licence application forms.

Links and Resources - Maine and national links related to Early Childhood.

To contact us:

Phone: 207-624-7909
Fax: 207-287-6156

2 Anthony Avenue
11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333-0011
E-Mail: childcare.info@maine.gov

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