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20 Daycare Centers in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Browse all 20 daycare centers in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pawtucket

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
    T.L.C. Day Care Center
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    550 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 34 children

    T.L.C. Day Care Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, responsiveness, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with excellent communication and accommodating policies. The center is noted for engaging activities, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming, nurturing environment.

    Caring and patient staffresponsive managementfamily-oriented atmosphereexcellent communication
  2. 2
    Joyful Hearts Childcare
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    91 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

    Joyful Hearts Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication as key strengths that keep children happy and learning.

    Caring and attentive staffengaging activities and special eventsdaily updates and photosclean and hygienic facility
  3. 3
    Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park Elc
    4.37 score
    4.5(14)

    333 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 343 children

    Parents consistently praise Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park ELC as an excellent daycare facility with highly professional and friendly staff. The clean, spacious facility offers enriching activities including outdoor time, river views, meals/formula, and YMCA membership benefits for families.

    Friendly and professional staffclean facilityspacious and open layoutoutdoor activities and river views
  4. 4
    The Children'S Worksho-East Street
    4.22 score
    4.3(15)

    178 East Street, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 83 children

    The Children's Workshop-East Street receives consistently high praise from parents who report a supportive, loving environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the director Angeliz and staff as exceptional, caring, and communicative, with many describing the center as becoming an extension of their family. The facility is noted for affordable pricing, engaging curriculum, and use of the Brightwheel app for parent communication.

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  5. 5
    Pawtucket Family Ymca
    4.16 score
    4.2(20)

    20 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 246 children

    Parents praise the Pawtucket Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers extensive amenities including an Olympic-sized pool, gym, fitness center, and various family activities. Financial aid options are available to make membership more affordable.

    Clean facilitiesfriendly and accommodating stafflarge Olympic-sized poolgym and fitness center
  6. 6
    Darlington Early Childhood Center
    3.85 score
    3.7(5)

    680 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    Darlington Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the caring, experienced staff, strong communication, individualized attention to each child's needs, and solid curriculum. However, one 1-star review expresses serious safety concerns without providing details.

    supportive and welcoming staffexcellent communicationexperienced and caring teachersindividualized child development approach
  7. 7
    Lori'S Little Lambs Christian Dcc
    3.45 score
    3.1(8)

    210 Dexter St., Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 67 children

    Lori's Little Lambs receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise and serious concerns. Positive reviewers highlight cleanliness, Christian curriculum, loving staff, and daily communication. Negative reviewers report unprofessional billing practices, poor facility conditions, lack of parent communication, and staff conduct issues.

    Clean facilityChristian-based curriculumloving and caring teachersdaily parent communication

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pawtucket based on parent reviews

T.L.C. Day Care Center

4.8(14)

550 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

T.L.C. Day Care Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, responsiveness, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with excellent communication and accommodating policies. The center is noted for engaging activities, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming, nurturing environment.

Caring and patient staffresponsive managementfamily-oriented atmosphere

Joyful Hearts Childcare

4.7(20)

91 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI

Joyful Hearts Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication as key strengths that keep children happy and learning.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities and special eventsdaily updates and photos

Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park Elc

4.5(14)

333 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI

Parents consistently praise Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park ELC as an excellent daycare facility with highly professional and friendly staff. The clean, spacious facility offers enriching activities including outdoor time, river views, meals/formula, and YMCA membership benefits for families.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilityspacious and open layout

First Step INC.

4.7(4)

500 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI

The Children'S Worksho-East Street

4.3(15)

178 East Street, Pawtucket, RI

The Children's Workshop-East Street receives consistently high praise from parents who report a supportive, loving environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the director Angeliz and staff as exceptional, caring, and communicative, with many describing the center as becoming an extension of their family. The facility is noted for affordable pricing, engaging curriculum, and use of the Brightwheel app for parent communication.

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Crayons And Lolllipops

4.5(4)

479 West Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

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Daycare types in Pawtucket

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 15

Daycare Centers in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

There are 20 daycare centers in Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket, 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 Pawtucket

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Smithfield Ave. Nursery
Church Daycare
5
Address
514 Smithfield Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 728-4470
Puss 'N Boots Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
178 Sayles Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 724-5520
T.L.C. Day Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

T.L.C. Day Care Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, responsiveness, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with excellent communication and accommodating policies. The center is noted for engaging activities, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming, nurturing environment.

Caring and patient staffresponsive managementfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
550 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 726-4810
Joyful Hearts Childcare
Church Daycare
4.7

Joyful Hearts Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication as key strengths that keep children happy and learning.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities and special eventsdaily updates and photos
Address
91 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 725-5569
First Step INC.
Before or After School Daycare
4.7
Address
500 Prospect Street, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0370
Crayons And Lolllipops
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5
Address
479 West Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 723-0200
Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park Elc
Before or After School Daycare
4.5

Parents consistently praise Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park ELC as an excellent daycare facility with highly professional and friendly staff. The clean, spacious facility offers enriching activities including outdoor time, river views, meals/formula, and YMCA membership benefits for families.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilityspacious and open layout
Address
333 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 727-7050
El Bebe Day Care II
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
197 Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 475-1173
The Children'S Worksho-East Street
Before or After School Daycare
4.3

The Children's Workshop-East Street receives consistently high praise from parents who report a supportive, loving environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the director Angeliz and staff as exceptional, caring, and communicative, with many describing the center as becoming an extension of their family. The facility is noted for affordable pricing, engaging curriculum, and use of the Brightwheel app for parent communication.

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Address
178 East Street, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 728-3050
Pawtucket Family Ymca
Before or After School Daycare
4.2

Parents praise the Pawtucket Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers extensive amenities including an Olympic-sized pool, gym, fitness center, and various family activities. Financial aid options are available to make membership more affordable.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and accommodating stafflarge Olympic-sized pool
Address
20 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 727-7900
Darlington Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Darlington Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the caring, experienced staff, strong communication, individualized attention to each child's needs, and solid curriculum. However, one 1-star review expresses serious safety concerns without providing details.

supportive and welcoming staffexcellent communicationexperienced and caring teachers
Address
680 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 725-6240
Lori'S Little Lambs Christian Dcc
Before or After School Daycare
3.1

Lori's Little Lambs receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise and serious concerns. Positive reviewers highlight cleanliness, Christian curriculum, loving staff, and daily communication. Negative reviewers report unprofessional billing practices, poor facility conditions, lack of parent communication, and staff conduct issues.

Clean facilityChristian-based curriculumloving and caring teachers
Address
210 Dexter St., Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 726-0049
Children'S Workshop Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 475-3668
Children'S Friend At Henry Winters
Before or After School Daycare

Children's Friend at Henry Winters receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight the dedicated and professional staff who provide caring, individualized attention. Parents appreciate the variety of services offered and the center's ability to accommodate enrollment quickly.

Dedicated and professional staffcaring environment comparable to extended familyteachers go above and beyond
Address
481 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 727-0480
Children'S Friend@Elizabeth Baldwi
Before or After School Daycare
Address
50 Whitman Street, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 726-4312
Children'S Friend & Serv.@ Mary T.
Before or After School Daycare

Children's Friend & Serv.@ Mary T. receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the dedicated and professional staff who provide attentive care, with teachers going above and beyond. The facility is noted for helpful service, variety of offerings, and ability to accommodate enrollment without lengthy waitlists.

Dedicated staffprofessional teacherscaring environment like extended family
Address
13 Legion Drive, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 752-7800
Boys & Girls Club Of Pawtucket
Before or After School Daycare

Parents praise Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket for its dedicated staff, clean facilities, and diverse programming for children and teens. Reviewers consistently highlight positive experiences with before/after school programs, summer camps, and recreational activities. The organization is recognized as an important community resource that keeps children safe and engaged.

Caring and positive staffclean facilitiesdiverse programs for teens (podcast room
Address
1 Moeller Place, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 722-8840
Dr. Day Care II-Pawtucket-Thornley
Before or After School Daycare

Dr. Day Care II-Pawtucket-Thornley is a school-based facility that receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All ten reviews rate it 5/5 stars, with parents praising the caring, patient teachers, strong communication, and nurturing environment that helps children thrive academically and socially.

Kind and accommodating teacherspositive staff interactionsindividualized attention and academic challenges
Address
25 Thornley St., Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 722-7000
Children'S Friend & Service @ Varo
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise Children's Friend & Service @ VARO for its dedicated and professional staff who provide exceptional care. The facility is noted for helpful administration, quick enrollment, and offering a variety of services. Parents describe the environment as welcoming and appropriate for young children.

dedicated staffprofessionalhelpful administration
Address
483 Weeden Street, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 752-7800
Pawtucket Ymca-Darlington Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1080 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 729-8794

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Frequently asked questions

There are 20 all daycares in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Pawtucket, 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
Pawtucket offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 15 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 Pawtucket for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Pawtucket 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.