17 Daycare Centers in Johnston, Rhode Island
Browse all 17 daycare centers in Johnston, Rhode Island. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Johnston
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.
- 1Johnston Child Care Center4.8 score5(20)
87 Putnam Avenue, Johnston, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 74 children
Johnston Child Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive and caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication through the Bright Wheel app. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and developing significantly across social and academic skills. The facility is described as clean, organized, and secure with low teacher turnover.
Attentive and caring staffstrong educational programslow teacher turnoverexcellent communication via Bright Wheel app with daily photos and updates - 2New Era Enrichment Academy LLC4.69 score5(11)
13 Hebdeen St, Johnston, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
New Era Enrichment Academy LLC is highly rated by parents who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and bilingual curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially at the center.
Dual language (English/Spanish) programindividualized child attention and behavioral supportoutdoor learning spaceclean and organized facilities - 3Creative Ctr. Day Care & Pre-S II4.39 score4.6(9)
2952 Hartford Ave., Unit 5, Johnston, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise Creative Early Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff who provide a welcoming environment and support children's development and milestones. Children reportedly love attending and transition well into the program. One parent reported a significant dispute over tuition refunds during a Covid-related closure and issues with owner communication.
Warm and reassuring teachersexperienced staff with longevitysupportive of child dev - 4Amazing Kids Academy4.3 score4.4(15)
2 Morgan Mill Road, Johnston, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 93 children
Amazing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented environment with caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight the center's clean facilities, structured learning activities, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Multiple families report significant child development and express strong satisfaction with their experience.
Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereclean facilitiesstructured learning activities - 5Cherry Hill Pre-School4.27 score4.5(6)
10 Waterman Avenue, Johnston, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children
Cherry Hill Pre-School, led by Miss Cheryl for over 30 years, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, dedicated teaching staff and nurturing learning environment. Multiple multi-generational families have attended, with children showing improved confidence and enthusiasm for school. One negative review contradicts the consensus.
Experiencedwarm and dedicated teachersstrong learning atmospherebuilds child confidence - 6Lollipop Learning Center LLC4.16 score4.3(6)
2766 B Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 35 children
Parents consistently praise Lollipop Learning Center for its high-quality, personalized care and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show social and educational growth. The owner Maria and staff are frequently described as caring, welcoming, and professional.
Creative and engaging curriculumpersonalized attentionwelcoming environmentclean and cheerful facility - 7Tri County Comm. Aa - Johnston4.08 score4.1(20)
1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 26 children
Reviews consistently praise the staff and services at Tri-County Community Action Agency, with parents highlighting exceptional customer service, attentive healthcare providers, and comprehensive services. Multiple reviewers specifically commend individual staff members by name for their professionalism, kindness, and willingness to go above and beyond. Parents appreciate the accessibility, convenience, and welcoming atmosphere of the facility.
Pleasant and respectful staffexcellent customer service representatives (Yanira and Shirley noted)attentive healthcare providerspatient nurse practitioners - 8Creative Center Day Care II INC.3.55 score3.1(5)
2952 Hartford Avenue, Unit 3, Johnston, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 16 children
CREATIVE CENTER DAY CARE II INC. receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. Positive reviews praise the caring and responsive staff, cleanliness, and strong care for children with special needs. However, negative reviews cite poor communication responsiveness, concerning staff behavior, and overall quality concerns.
caring and responsive staffclean facilitygood for special needs childrenconstant parent communication - 9Creative Center After School Progr3.55 score3.1(5)
2952 Hartford Avenue, Unit 1, Johnston, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 42 children
Creative Center After School Program receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who highlight caring and responsive staff, cleanliness, and good communication. However, there are serious concerns raised about responsiveness to enrollment inquiries and alleged inappropriate handling of children.
caring and loving staffresponsive to parent questionsclean facilitygood communication with parents - 10Dreamland Learning Center II3.3 score3.1(17)
1253 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Dreamland Learning Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about operational reliability, staffing issues, and unprofessional handling of enrollment and billing matters.
Attentive and caring staffsmall class sizes with good student-to-teacher ratiosclean facilityengaging curriculum
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Johnston based on parent reviews
Johnston Child Care Center
87 Putnam Avenue, Johnston, RI
Johnston Child Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive and caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication through the Bright Wheel app. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and developing significantly across social and academic skills. The facility is described as clean, organized, and secure with low teacher turnover.
New Era Enrichment Academy LLC
13 Hebdeen St, Johnston, RI
New Era Enrichment Academy LLC is highly rated by parents who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and bilingual curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially at the center.
Creative Ctr. Day Care & Pre-S II
2952 Hartford Ave., Unit 5, Johnston, RI
Parents consistently praise Creative Early Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff who provide a welcoming environment and support children's development and milestones. Children reportedly love attending and transition well into the program. One parent reported a significant dispute over tuition refunds during a Covid-related closure and issues with owner communication.
Scribbles Academy
678 Killingly Street, Johnston, RI
Amazing Kids Academy
2 Morgan Mill Road, Johnston, RI
Amazing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented environment with caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight the center's clean facilities, structured learning activities, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Multiple families report significant child development and express strong satisfaction with their experience.
Cherry Hill Pre-School
10 Waterman Avenue, Johnston, RI
Cherry Hill Pre-School, led by Miss Cheryl for over 30 years, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, dedicated teaching staff and nurturing learning environment. Multiple multi-generational families have attended, with children showing improved confidence and enthusiasm for school. One negative review contradicts the consensus.
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Daycare Centers in Johnston, Rhode Island
There are 17 daycare centers in Johnston, 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 Johnston, 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 Johnston
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New Era Enrichment Academy LLC is highly rated by parents who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and bilingual curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially at the center.
- Address
- 13 Hebdeen St, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 349-3397
Johnston Child Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive and caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication through the Bright Wheel app. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and developing significantly across social and academic skills. The facility is described as clean, organized, and secure with low teacher turnover.
- Address
- 87 Putnam Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 233-3360
- Address
- 678 Killingly Street, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 861-1616
- Address
- 6 Borden Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 861-5401
Parents consistently praise Creative Early Learning Center for its caring, experienced staff who provide a welcoming environment and support children's development and milestones. Children reportedly love attending and transition well into the program. One parent reported a significant dispute over tuition refunds during a Covid-related closure and issues with owner communication.
- Address
- 2952 Hartford Ave., Unit 5, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 934-2807
Cherry Hill Pre-School, led by Miss Cheryl for over 30 years, receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, dedicated teaching staff and nurturing learning environment. Multiple multi-generational families have attended, with children showing improved confidence and enthusiasm for school. One negative review contradicts the consensus.
- Address
- 10 Waterman Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 231-3355
Amazing Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented environment with caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight the center's clean facilities, structured learning activities, and smooth transitions for children of all ages. Multiple families report significant child development and express strong satisfaction with their experience.
- Address
- 2 Morgan Mill Road, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 383-1030
Parents consistently praise Lollipop Learning Center for its high-quality, personalized care and engaging curriculum. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show social and educational growth. The owner Maria and staff are frequently described as caring, welcoming, and professional.
- Address
- 2766 B Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 764-0468
- Address
- 415 Central Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 944-1285
Reviews consistently praise the staff and services at Tri-County Community Action Agency, with parents highlighting exceptional customer service, attentive healthcare providers, and comprehensive services. Multiple reviewers specifically commend individual staff members by name for their professionalism, kindness, and willingness to go above and beyond. Parents appreciate the accessibility, convenience, and welcoming atmosphere of the facility.
- Address
- 1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 351-2750
Dreamland Learning Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about operational reliability, staffing issues, and unprofessional handling of enrollment and billing matters.
- Address
- 1253 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 280-1400
CREATIVE CENTER DAY CARE II INC. receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. Positive reviews praise the caring and responsive staff, cleanliness, and strong care for children with special needs. However, negative reviews cite poor communication responsiveness, concerning staff behavior, and overall quality concerns.
- Address
- 2952 Hartford Avenue, Unit 3, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 934-2807
Creative Center After School Program receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who highlight caring and responsive staff, cleanliness, and good communication. However, there are serious concerns raised about responsiveness to enrollment inquiries and alleged inappropriate handling of children.
- Address
- 2952 Hartford Avenue, Unit 1, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 934-2807
Little Angel's Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Multiple parents praise the cleanliness, friendly staff, and owner Carol's professionalism and communication, while several others report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, staff unprofessionalism, and incidents of physical mishandling of children.
- Address
- 83 Waterman Avenue, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 349-0711
- Address
- 2320 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 432-7776
- Address
- 29 George Waterman Rd, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 231-6886
- Address
- 1269 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI
- Phone
- (401) 383-4664
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