17 Daycare Centers in East Providence, Rhode Island
Browse all 17 daycare centers in East Providence, Rhode Island. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Providence
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Little Scholars Preschool4.79 score5(19)
355 Ferris Avenue, East Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children
Little Scholars Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, small class sizes (max 10 children), attentive staff, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families particularly appreciate the excellent communication, individualized attention, and staff's ability to address children with special needs.
Small class sizesindividualized attentionwarm and caring staffexcellent communication with parents - 2Brown Play School4.51 score4.7(13)
4 Newman Avenue, East Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children
Brown Play School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, small teacher-to-child ratios, and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally while developing creativity and a love of learning. The school is also noted for fostering a strong sense of community among families.
Individual attention and care from teachersReggio Emilia-inspired learning approachenrichment activities (yogawoodworking - 3The Children'S Workshop-East Prov.4.39 score4.6(9)
411 Narragansett Park Dr, East Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 141 children
The Children's Workshop-East Providence receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the director Jessica, staff enthusiasm, and child development outcomes, with parents noting their children love attending daily. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety and supervision concerns including punitive discipline practices, inadequate incident documentation for physical altercations between students, and insufficient nap-time supervision.
Responsi - 4Little Red Schoolhouse4.27 score4.5(6)
20 Sprague Avenue, East Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
Little Red Schoolhouse receives mostly positive recent reviews praising the caring staff and welcoming environment. However, one detailed 2013 review raised serious concerns about child safety, inadequate staffing, facility maintenance issues, and owner absence.
Kind and caring staffchildren enjoy attendingchildren make friendssafe feeling environment - 5Little Tykes Day Care4 score4(20)
5 Grosvenor, East Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 55 children
Little Tykes Day Care (also known as Nerys Land/Nerys Learning Center) in East Providence receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting excellent staff care, clean facilities, strong communication, and individualized attention to children's needs including allergies and behavioral challenges.
caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitybilingual curriculumflexible and understanding with parents - 6Covenant Cooperative Nursery School3.55 score3.3(9)
165 Rounds Avenue, East Providence, RI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
Covenant Cooperative Nursery School receives predominantly positive reviews praising warm, nurturing teachers, play-based curriculum, and safe facilities. However, multiple recent reviews express serious concerns about the school's handling of children with emotional regulation issues, with parents reporting their young children were dismissed from the program.
Warm and nurturing teachersplay-based learning approachoutdoor timespacious and clean facilities
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in East Providence based on parent reviews
Little Scholars Preschool
355 Ferris Avenue, East Providence, RI
Little Scholars Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, small class sizes (max 10 children), attentive staff, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families particularly appreciate the excellent communication, individualized attention, and staff's ability to address children with special needs.
Brown Play School
4 Newman Avenue, East Providence, RI
Brown Play School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, small teacher-to-child ratios, and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally while developing creativity and a love of learning. The school is also noted for fostering a strong sense of community among families.
The Children'S Workshop-East Prov.
411 Narragansett Park Dr, East Providence, RI
The Children's Workshop-East Providence receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the director Jessica, staff enthusiasm, and child development outcomes, with parents noting their children love attending daily. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety and supervision concerns including punitive discipline practices, inadequate incident documentation for physical altercations between students, and insufficient nap-time supervision.
Little Red Schoolhouse
20 Sprague Avenue, East Providence, RI
Little Red Schoolhouse receives mostly positive recent reviews praising the caring staff and welcoming environment. However, one detailed 2013 review raised serious concerns about child safety, inadequate staffing, facility maintenance issues, and owner absence.
Trailside Day Care
120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI
Ebcap Head Start @ Turner Avenue
70 Turner Avenue, East Providence, RI
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Daycare types in East Providence
Daycare Centers in East Providence, Rhode Island
There are 17 daycare centers in East Providence, Rhode Island. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in East Providence, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in East Providence
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- Address
- 70 Turner Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 847-7821
Little Scholars Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, small class sizes (max 10 children), attentive staff, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families particularly appreciate the excellent communication, individualized attention, and staff's ability to address children with special needs.
- Address
- 355 Ferris Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 434-1234
Brown Play School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, small teacher-to-child ratios, and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally while developing creativity and a love of learning. The school is also noted for fostering a strong sense of community among families.
- Address
- 4 Newman Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 435-0126
The Children's Workshop-East Providence receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the director Jessica, staff enthusiasm, and child development outcomes, with parents noting their children love attending daily. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety and supervision concerns including punitive discipline practices, inadequate incident documentation for physical altercations between students, and insufficient nap-time supervision.
- Address
- 411 Narragansett Park Dr, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 434-1118
Little Red Schoolhouse receives mostly positive recent reviews praising the caring staff and welcoming environment. However, one detailed 2013 review raised serious concerns about child safety, inadequate staffing, facility maintenance issues, and owner absence.
- Address
- 20 Sprague Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 433-3009
- Address
- 120 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 438-3340
Little Tykes Day Care (also known as Nerys Land/Nerys Learning Center) in East Providence receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting excellent staff care, clean facilities, strong communication, and individualized attention to children's needs including allergies and behavioral challenges.
- Address
- 5 Grosvenor, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 435-7007
Covenant Cooperative Nursery School receives predominantly positive reviews praising warm, nurturing teachers, play-based curriculum, and safe facilities. However, multiple recent reviews express serious concerns about the school's handling of children with emotional regulation issues, with parents reporting their young children were dismissed from the program.
- Address
- 165 Rounds Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 433-3196
- Address
- 101 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 434-2462
- Address
- 268 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 228-7770
- Address
- 25 Orlo Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- NOT AVAILABLE
- Address
- 60 Bart Drive, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 536-4231
- Address
- 386 Willett Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 437-0018
East Providence Boys & Girls Club receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for professional, caring staff, diverse programming including swimming and art projects, and creating an environment where children are excited to attend. Parents appreciate the balance of education, play, and activities offered.
- Address
- 115 Williams Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 434-6776
- Address
- 64 Bourne Ave., East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 265-5169
- Address
- 100 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 434-6913
Parents praise THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF RI for caring, patient teachers who provide attentive childcare and go above and beyond. Most reviewers report their children are happy, well-cared for, and appreciate the staff's dedication. One parent noted concerns about inconsistent staff handling, lack of in-room cameras, and occasional delays during drop-off/pick-up.
- Address
- 676 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI
- Phone
- (401) 432-7720
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Rhode Island)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
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