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12 Daycare Centers in Lincoln, Rhode Island

Browse all 12 daycare centers in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lincoln

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.

  1. 1
    Little Acorn Academy INC
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    1572 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Little Acorn Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly mentioning Mrs. Karen and Ms. Patty, and report significant developmental growth in their children, including improved social skills and kindergarten readiness. The facility is described as clean, safe, and fostering a strong sense of community.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and academic preparationclean and well-maintained facilitieschildren enjoy attending
  2. 2
    Little Acorn Academy Two INC
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    1526 Louisquissett Pike, Lincoln, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 51 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Academy for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic and social development. Multiple families report their children thrived over several years and eagerly attend each day. Parents also appreciate the clean facilities, family events, and strong teacher-parent communication.

    Caring and patient staffchildren's enthusiasm for attendingstrong academic preparation for kindergartenclean facilities
  3. 3
    Maccoll Ymca At Central
    4 score
    4(20)

    1081 Great Road, Lincoln, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 69 children

    MacColl YMCA at Central receives mostly positive feedback with an average rating of 4.2/5. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children including swimming, sports, and camps. Some concerns exist regarding facility maintenance issues, inconsistent program scheduling, and variable quality of instruction.

    Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitiesmultiple swimming poolsvariety of activities and classes
  4. 4
    Maccoll Ymca
    4 score
    4(20)

    32 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    MacColl YMCA in Lincoln, Rhode Island receives mostly positive feedback for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children and families. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and quality amenities including pools, gym equipment, and summer camp programs. Some concerns exist regarding pool temperature, inconsistent swimming lesson quality, and occasional maintenance issues.

    Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitie
  5. 5
    Child Development Center At Maccol
    4 score
    4(20)

    26 Breakneck Hill Rd., Lincoln, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 74 children

    Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and accommodating staff, and variety of activities and amenities including pools, gym equipment, and children's programs. Most reviewers highlight a strong community-oriented atmosphere. Some concerns are raised about maintenance inconsistencies, pool temperature, and operational issues.

    Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitymultiple poolsquality gym equipment
  6. 6
    Maccoll Field Y School'S Out
    4 score
    4(20)

    26 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 60 children

    MacColl Field Y School's Out receives generally positive reviews with strong praise for staff friendliness, facility cleanliness, and variety of activities for children. Most reviewers highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and quality equipment, though some note operational and maintenance concerns.

    Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilityvariety of activities and classesmultiple pools
  7. 7
    Love 4 All Child Care Center
    3.18 score
    2.5(6)

    6 Wake Robin Road, Lincoln, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 124 children

    LOVE 4 ALL CHILD CARE CENTER in Lincoln, Rhode Island receives consistently negative reviews with a 1/5 rating across all submissions. Parents report poor hygiene practices, inadequate supervision, lack of individual attention, frequent staff turnover, and unprofessional management. Multiple reviewers noted their children were not cleaned properly after meals and were left with dirty faces.

    One reviewer mentioned that the center's other location in South Providence p

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Lincoln based on parent reviews

Hand In Hand Christian Pre LLC

5(1)

55 Woodland Street, Lincoln, RI

Little Acorn Academy INC

4.1(20)

1572 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln, RI

Little Acorn Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly mentioning Mrs. Karen and Ms. Patty, and report significant developmental growth in their children, including improved social skills and kindergarten readiness. The facility is described as clean, safe, and fostering a strong sense of community.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and academic preparationclean and well-maintained facilities

Little Acorn Academy Two INC

4.1(20)

1526 Louisquissett Pike, Lincoln, RI

Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Academy for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic and social development. Multiple families report their children thrived over several years and eagerly attend each day. Parents also appreciate the clean facilities, family events, and strong teacher-parent communication.

Caring and patient staffchildren's enthusiasm for attendingstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

Maccoll Ymca At Central

4(20)

1081 Great Road, Lincoln, RI

MacColl YMCA at Central receives mostly positive feedback with an average rating of 4.2/5. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children including swimming, sports, and camps. Some concerns exist regarding facility maintenance issues, inconsistent program scheduling, and variable quality of instruction.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitiesmultiple swimming pools

Maccoll Ymca

4(20)

32 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, RI

MacColl YMCA in Lincoln, Rhode Island receives mostly positive feedback for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children and families. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and quality amenities including pools, gym equipment, and summer camp programs. Some concerns exist regarding pool temperature, inconsistent swimming lesson quality, and occasional maintenance issues.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitie

Child Development Center At Maccol

4(20)

26 Breakneck Hill Rd., Lincoln, RI

Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and accommodating staff, and variety of activities and amenities including pools, gym equipment, and children's programs. Most reviewers highlight a strong community-oriented atmosphere. Some concerns are raised about maintenance inconsistencies, pool temperature, and operational issues.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitymultiple pools

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Daycare types in Lincoln

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 8

Daycare Centers in Lincoln, Rhode Island

There are 12 daycare centers in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln

Showing 12 results

Hand In Hand Christian Pre LLC
Church Daycare
5
Address
55 Woodland Street, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 333-0303
The Children'S Workshop- Lincoln
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
25 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 334-2210
Little Acorn Academy INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Little Acorn Academy receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff, particularly mentioning Mrs. Karen and Ms. Patty, and report significant developmental growth in their children, including improved social skills and kindergarten readiness. The facility is described as clean, safe, and fostering a strong sense of community.

Caring and attentive staffstrong child development and academic preparationclean and well-maintained facilities
Address
1572 Lonsdale Avenue, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 475-2170
Little Acorn Academy Two INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Academy for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment that supports children's academic and social development. Multiple families report their children thrived over several years and eagerly attend each day. Parents also appreciate the clean facilities, family events, and strong teacher-parent communication.

Caring and patient staffchildren's enthusiasm for attendingstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
1526 Louisquissett Pike, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 475-5919
Maccoll Ymca At Central
Before or After School Daycare
4

MacColl YMCA at Central receives mostly positive feedback with an average rating of 4.2/5. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children including swimming, sports, and camps. Some concerns exist regarding facility maintenance issues, inconsistent program scheduling, and variable quality of instruction.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitiesmultiple swimming pools
Address
1081 Great Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 617-2884
Maccoll Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

MacColl YMCA in Lincoln, Rhode Island receives mostly positive feedback for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children and families. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and quality amenities including pools, gym equipment, and summer camp programs. Some concerns exist regarding pool temperature, inconsistent swimming lesson quality, and occasional maintenance issues.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitie
Address
32 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0773
Child Development Center At Maccol
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and accommodating staff, and variety of activities and amenities including pools, gym equipment, and children's programs. Most reviewers highlight a strong community-oriented atmosphere. Some concerns are raised about maintenance inconsistencies, pool temperature, and operational issues.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitymultiple pools
Address
26 Breakneck Hill Rd., Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0773
Maccoll Field Y School'S Out
Before or After School Daycare
4

MacColl Field Y School's Out receives generally positive reviews with strong praise for staff friendliness, facility cleanliness, and variety of activities for children. Most reviewers highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and quality equipment, though some note operational and maintenance concerns.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilityvariety of activities and classes
Address
26 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0773
Love 4 All Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
2.5

LOVE 4 ALL CHILD CARE CENTER in Lincoln, Rhode Island receives consistently negative reviews with a 1/5 rating across all submissions. Parents report poor hygiene practices, inadequate supervision, lack of individual attention, frequent staff turnover, and unprofessional management. Multiple reviewers noted their children were not cleaned properly after meals and were left with dirty faces.

One reviewer mentioned that the center's other location in South Providence p
Address
6 Wake Robin Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 333-4199
Maccoll Field Ymca At Saylesville
Before or After School Daycare
Address
50 Woodland Street, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 617-2880
Maccoll Y At Lonsdale Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
270 River Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 548-1508
Maccoll Y At Northern Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
315 New River Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 762-0400

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Frequently asked questions

There are 12 all daycares in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Lincoln, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Rhode Island's regulatory agency
  • 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
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Lincoln offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Rhode Island typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Lincoln for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Lincoln must be licensed by Rhode Island's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.