Sugarloaf Childcare
The childcare center is open year-round, 7 days per week. No contracts are required, and occasional care is available every day—sign up ahead of time for the days you need.
- Ages 1.5-5 Years SummerAges 1.5-3 Years Winter
- 8:30 AM-4 PMDaily
- Offered Seven Days per Week
- Base LodgeConveniently located
Quality Childcare You Can Depend On
Sugarloaf Childcare Center offers quality care for children aged 18 months to 5 years in a professional, licensed childcare facility, providing a safe and engaging environment where they can play and learn while meeting their individual needs.
The Sugarloaf Childcare Center 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.
For Monday through Saturday care, our registration deadline will remain at 3 PM the previous day. For Sundays, the registration deadline will be 3 PM on the previous Friday.
Summer 2025 Rates
Open 7 days per week from 8:30 AM-4 PM
| Pricing | Monday-Friday | Weekend and Vacation |
|---|---|---|
| Half Day (8:30 AM - 12 Noon) | $110 | $125 |
| Full Day (8:30 AM - 4 PM) | $140 | $155 |
| Employee Pricing | $20 | |
| Local Residents (CV, Kingfield, Stratton/Eustis) | $40 |
Half days are available for mornings only. Sugarloaf Childcare will observe these summer closures—please plan accordingly: July 29-31, August 1-11, September 21-27.
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.
During Summer 2025, the childcare center plans to be closed during the following dates—please plan accordingly:
- July 29-31
- August 1-11
- September 21-27
Full Day: Please plan to drop off before 9 AM and pick up between 3:45 PM and 4:00 PM.
AM Only: Please plan to drop off before 9 AM and pick up between 11:45 AM and noon.
If you need to drop off later than 9 AM or pick up earlier than 3:45 AM (11:45 AM for AM only), please email childcare with your family’s needs so that we can best accommodate you.
You will be given a numbered security pass each day of your stay. 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.
Diapers
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.
Clothing & Gear
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. For indoor play, we will still wear indoor shoes, socks, or slippers.
Each child should also bring their own sunscreen and outdoor gear (such as a hat, sunglasses, and a water bottle) and closed-toe, closed-heel shoes for outdoor play. A heel strap, such as on a sandal or Croc, is fine. Children should also bring extra clothes in case theirs get muddy or wet.
Label Personal Items
Please label personal items like toys, clothing, bottles, and bags with your Child’s name. All medications must be in their 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
Families are responsible for packing their own child's lunch, which should not include peanuts or tree nuts. We provide snacks throughout the day. * We are a nut-free facility. Nuts and nut products are prohibited in the Childcare space.
Children should not bring: water guns or other gun-type toys. Water-squirting toys that do not look like guns are totally fine.
If your child is sick or you suspect s/he is coming down with something, please do not bring him/her to the childcare 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.