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Josephine Kakalis

DURHAM, MEFamily Child CareLicensed

4.0based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$1,224/mo

Contact information

Address1838 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME 04222

CityDURHAM, ME 04222

Phone(207) 865-6411

Operating details

Capacity12

License dateMay 30, 1997

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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Location

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1838 Royalsborough Rd, Durham, ME 04222, DURHAM, ME 04222

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Questions to ask on a tour

Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.

  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/27/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High1
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/27/2026

    Conditional license issued (effective 03/26/2026 to 03/26/2027)

    Conditional license issued (effective 03/26/2026 to 03/26/2027) Scanned licensing reports (DocuWare, login required): View official inspection document Source: Maine OCFS gateway licensing record. EXPERIMENTAL: derived from licensing status/history, not a cited rule violation.

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.

1Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

Parent Recommendations

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  • Review the detailed violations listed above.
  • Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
  • Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
  • Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.

Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.

Estimated monthly cost

$1,224/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Maine run about $1,061/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Maine by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: DURHAM
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Family Child Care
  • Years in operation: 29

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