Sugarloaf Childcare
The childcare center is open year round 7 days a week. No contracts are required, occasional care available every day. Sign up ahead for the days you need. Registration closes at 3pm for the following day
- Ages 1.5-5 SummerAges 1.5-3 Winter
- 8:30am-4pm Daily
- Base LodgeConveniently located
Sugarloaf Child Care provides quality care for children ages 1.5 years to 5 years in a professional, licensed childcare facility, and is responsible for ensuring that children have a safe and fun environment in which to play and learn while also meeting their basic individual needs. The Sugarloaf Child Care facility is licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and staffed with professional, fun-loving, and competent caregivers whose goal is to make your vacation delightful.
Hours of service:
- Open 7 days/week from 8:30am-4pm
2024/25 Winter Rates
| Pricing | Regular Season | Peak Season |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day (8:30am - 12 noon) | $150 | $165 |
| Full Day (8:30am - 4pm) | $190 | $205 |
2024 Summer Rates
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Half Day (8:30am - 12 noon) | $60 |
| Full Day (8:30am - 4pm) | $100 |
| Carrabassett Valley Residents*(with completed pre-registration) | $30 (Full-day) $25 (Half-day) |
Half days are available for mornings only.
Summer rates are valid May 1 - October 31, 2024
*Discounted rate for Carrabassett Valley includes residents of Kingfield, Eustis, Stratton and Carrabassett Valley. Please complete the pre-registration form here .
Frequently Asked Questions
For a full refund you must cancel your childcare reservation 48 hours ahead of your visit. All other cancellations inside 48 hours of your visit result in forfeiture of the registration fee, including cancellations due to illness. Please keep in mind cancelling your lodging reservation does not cancel your childcare reservation. You must contact us directly to cancel.
Full Day: Please plan to drop off before 9am and pick up between 3:45 pm and 4:00 pm.
AM Only: Please plan to drop off before 9am and pick up between 11:45 and noon.
In the event that you need to drop-off later than 9am or pick-up earlier than 3:45pm (11:45am for AM Only), please email childare with your family’s needs so that we can best accommodate.
Each day of your stay, you will be given a numbered security pass. Please expect to present and return it each day at pick up time. If someone other than the person who checked the child in will be picking the child up, we must know ahead of time. The pick up person must have the security pass, be listed on the child’s record card, and have been previously introduced to us or have a picture ID. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Childcare is located on the first floor of the Base Lodge.
Children who wear diapers must bring their own diaper supplies (at least 4 diapers for full day; 2 for AM-only). Children who are using the potty or learning to use it will be reminded every two hours to use the bathroom.
All of our children's art supplies are washable and non-toxic. We do our best to put smocks on everyone before we get messy however, children should come dressed in comfortable clothing that can get wet or dirty.
Please bring an extra set of clothes for after outdoor play. Children should be prepared to play indoors in socks, indoor shoes or slippers and have closed-toe shoes that can get wet or muddy for outdoor play. Please bring your own sunscreen.
Label Personal Items
Please label personal items like toys, clothing, bottles, and bags with your Child’s name.All medications must be in original packaging. Prescription medication must bear the original label with the Child’s name.All commercially-bought baby food must be in its original, unopened packaging and labeled with the child's name. All homemade baby food must be in a container labeled with the child's name.
Lunch & Snacks
Snacks are provided; children must bring their own lunch. We eat at 11am, so even AM-only registered children should bring a lunch and a water bottle. * We are a nut-free facility. Nuts and nut products are prohibited in the Child Care space.
If you child is sick or you suspect s/he is coming down with something, please do not bring him/her to the Child Care Center. This restriction includes nasal discharge with color, a productive cough, diarrhea, and a fever or vomiting in the previous 24 hours. Cancellation charges apply for cancellations due to illness.