55 Daycare Centers in Providence, Rhode Island
Browse all 55 daycare centers in Providence, Rhode Island. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in 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.
- 1Child'S Play4.71 score5(12)
296 Angell St., Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children
Child's Play is a highly-regarded cooperative preschool in Providence offering play-based learning with strong parental involvement. Parents consistently praise the experienced, dedicated teachers, warm community atmosphere, and notable child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. The school accommodates diverse learning needs and offers flexible scheduling options.
Experienced and dedicated teachersplay-based curriculumwarm and welcoming communitystrong parental involvement through co-op model - 2Eastside Early Learning Center4.7 score4.9(18)
345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 44 children
Eastside Early Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by Director Shannon, strong curriculum focused on learning through play, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive emotionally and academically, with many staff members becoming trusted family friends. The center is noted as affordable for the area, well-maintained, and genuinely committed to both child development and family support.
Caring and loving staffDirector Shannon's leadershiplearning through play curriculumoutdoor playground time - 3East Side Nursery School4.63 score4.8(18)
372 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 18 children
Parents consistently praise East Side Nursery School for its play-based learning approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong sense of community fostered through the parent co-op model. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a warm, nurturing environment where learning is integrated naturally into daily activities.
Experienced and caring teachersplay-based curriculumstrong parent community and co-op involvementsafe and clean facilities - 4Mother'S Morning Out4.58 score4.8(13)
50 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Mother's Morning Out is a church-based center in Providence that parents describe as a welcoming, beautiful community space. Reviews consistently praise the facility's modern, well-maintained interiors and the caring, friendly staff. The center appears to offer spiritual programming and community support services beyond traditional daycare.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilityloving and caring communityfriendly staffspiritual atmosphere - 5Meeting Street Early Learning Cen4.56 score4.7(20)
1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children
Parents overwhelmingly praise Meeting Street Early Learning Center for its caring staff, engaging environment, and child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers report long waitlists, high satisfaction with the director and teachers, and children excited to attend daily. The center is noted for inclusivity with handicapped children and creating a supportive learning atmosphere.
Friendly and caring staffexperienced directorchild development in speech and social skillsengaging activities - 6Capital City-Smith Hill Eclc4.56 score4.7(20)
25 Danforth Street, Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 108 children
Parents consistently praise Capital City-Smith Hill ECLC as an excellent preschool program with dedicated, caring teachers who adapt to individual learning styles. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a diverse, inclusive environment while feeling safe and well-cared for. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and strongly recommend the school.
Qualified and passionate teacherspersonalized attention to each child's learning stylestrong academics and school readinessparent-teacher communication - 7Charles Street Community Center4.42 score4.6(12)
663 Charles Street, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children
Parents consistently praise Charles Street Community Center as a clean, well-maintained facility with caring staff and good food. The center offers both childcare and adult day care services, with multilingual support available (English and Spanish). All reviewers gave positive ratings, with recent licensing updates noted.
Clean facilitygood customer servicecaring staffquality food - 8Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri S/A4.38 score4.5(15)
401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
This facility appears to be a community center rather than a daycare, with reviews praising its gym, pool, and physical therapy services. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and professional staff, modern amenities, and welcoming atmosphere.
Friendly and professional staffwell-equipped gym with trainerslap swimming poolphysical therapy services - 9Washington Park Community Center4.37 score4.6(8)
42 Jillson St, Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 186 children
Washington Park Community Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, empathetic staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's diverse team, cleanliness, and genuine commitment to each child's development and family well-being. The facility is noted for its positive impact on children and families, with particular appreciation for leadership under Fran.
caring and empathetic staffdiverse co-ed staffingclean facilitystrong male role models - 10David Isenberg Family Learning Chi4.34 score4.5(11)
401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children
Parents generally praise David Isenberg Family Learning Center for its safe, structured environment and excellent facilities, particularly the pool. Most reviewers highlight attentive staff and strong community atmosphere. However, one parent reported issues with staff behavior, facility flooding, frequent closures, and lack of prorated discounts.
Safe and secure environmentattentive staffexcellent facilitiesswimming pool
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Highest rated daycares in Providence based on parent reviews
Child'S Play
296 Angell St., Providence, RI
Child's Play is a highly-regarded cooperative preschool in Providence offering play-based learning with strong parental involvement. Parents consistently praise the experienced, dedicated teachers, warm community atmosphere, and notable child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. The school accommodates diverse learning needs and offers flexible scheduling options.
Eastside Early Learning Center
345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI
Eastside Early Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by Director Shannon, strong curriculum focused on learning through play, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive emotionally and academically, with many staff members becoming trusted family friends. The center is noted as affordable for the area, well-maintained, and genuinely committed to both child development and family support.
East Side Nursery School
372 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI
Parents consistently praise East Side Nursery School for its play-based learning approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong sense of community fostered through the parent co-op model. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a warm, nurturing environment where learning is integrated naturally into daily activities.
Mother'S Morning Out
50 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI
Mother's Morning Out is a church-based center in Providence that parents describe as a welcoming, beautiful community space. Reviews consistently praise the facility's modern, well-maintained interiors and the caring, friendly staff. The center appears to offer spiritual programming and community support services beyond traditional daycare.
Meeting Street Early Learning Cen
1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI
Parents overwhelmingly praise Meeting Street Early Learning Center for its caring staff, engaging environment, and child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers report long waitlists, high satisfaction with the director and teachers, and children excited to attend daily. The center is noted for inclusivity with handicapped children and creating a supportive learning atmosphere.
Capital City-Smith Hill Eclc
25 Danforth Street, Providence, RI
Parents consistently praise Capital City-Smith Hill ECLC as an excellent preschool program with dedicated, caring teachers who adapt to individual learning styles. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a diverse, inclusive environment while feeling safe and well-cared for. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and strongly recommend the school.
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Daycare Centers in Providence, Rhode Island
There are 55 daycare centers in 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 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 Providence
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- 40 Melrose Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 785-4912
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- 520 Hope Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 276-6129
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- 12 Carter Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 721-6450
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- 80 Washington Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 277-5264
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- 1396 Broad Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 941-6325
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- 529 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 944-8300
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- 350 Point Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 752-7600
Child's Play is a highly-regarded cooperative preschool in Providence offering play-based learning with strong parental involvement. Parents consistently praise the experienced, dedicated teachers, warm community atmosphere, and notable child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. The school accommodates diverse learning needs and offers flexible scheduling options.
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- 296 Angell St., Providence, RI
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- (401) 331-8443
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- 520 Hope Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 276-4137
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- 109 Bucklin St, Providence, RI
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- (401) 781-4242
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- One Louisa Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 444-0766
Eastside Early Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by Director Shannon, strong curriculum focused on learning through play, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive emotionally and academically, with many staff members becoming trusted family friends. The center is noted as affordable for the area, well-maintained, and genuinely committed to both child development and family support.
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- 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI
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- (401) 272-3959
Parents consistently praise East Side Nursery School for its play-based learning approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong sense of community fostered through the parent co-op model. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a warm, nurturing environment where learning is integrated naturally into daily activities.
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- 372 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI
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- (401) 272-2228
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- 35 Camp Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 455-8875
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- One Hilton Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 490-9960
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- 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 444-0758
Mother's Morning Out is a church-based center in Providence that parents describe as a welcoming, beautiful community space. Reviews consistently praise the facility's modern, well-maintained interiors and the caring, friendly staff. The center appears to offer spiritual programming and community support services beyond traditional daycare.
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- 50 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI
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- (401) 374-3368
Parents overwhelmingly praise Meeting Street Early Learning Center for its caring staff, engaging environment, and child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers report long waitlists, high satisfaction with the director and teachers, and children excited to attend daily. The center is noted for inclusivity with handicapped children and creating a supportive learning atmosphere.
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- 1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 533-9172
Parents consistently praise Capital City-Smith Hill ECLC as an excellent preschool program with dedicated, caring teachers who adapt to individual learning styles. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a diverse, inclusive environment while feeling safe and well-cared for. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and strongly recommend the school.
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- 25 Danforth Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 455-3890
Parents consistently praise Charles Street Community Center as a clean, well-maintained facility with caring staff and good food. The center offers both childcare and adult day care services, with multilingual support available (English and Spanish). All reviewers gave positive ratings, with recent licensing updates noted.
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- 663 Charles Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 272-3252
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- 795 Eddy Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 467-3999
Washington Park Community Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, empathetic staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's diverse team, cleanliness, and genuine commitment to each child's development and family well-being. The facility is noted for its positive impact on children and families, with particular appreciation for leadership under Fran.
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- 42 Jillson St, Providence, RI
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- (401) 461-6650
This facility appears to be a community center rather than a daycare, with reviews praising its gym, pool, and physical therapy services. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and professional staff, modern amenities, and welcoming atmosphere.
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- 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI
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- (401) 421-4111
Parents generally praise David Isenberg Family Learning Center for its safe, structured environment and excellent facilities, particularly the pool. Most reviewers highlight attentive staff and strong community atmosphere. However, one parent reported issues with staff behavior, facility flooding, frequent closures, and lack of prorated discounts.
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- 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI
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- (401) 421-4111
Providence YMCA at Pleasant View receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the professional and diverse staff, helpful service, and quality after-school programs. One parent expressed strong dissatisfaction, though specific concerns were not detailed.
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- 50 Obadiah Brown Road, Providence, RI
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- (401) 265-3215
YWCA RI STEAM ENGINE receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff, educational quality, and child care approach. Most reviewers rate it highly and consider it an excellent early childhood program in Rhode Island. A few minor concerns were raised about after-school program engagement and facility equipment.
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- 133 Delaine St., Providence, RI
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- (401) 351-2241
Beautiful Beginnings receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and strong sense of community. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and receiving excellent care with enriching activities and field trips. The center is noted for going above and beyond in child development and family engagement.
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- 700 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI
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- (401) 785-8485
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- 150 Hope St, Providence, RI
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- (401) 521-5460
Parents consistently praise Federal Hill House as a warm, supportive community that provides excellent developmental care and educational opportunities. Staff members are described as caring, professional, and communicative, with strong relationships built with children and families. Multiple parents report long-term enrollment and would recommend the facility to others in the Providence area.
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- 9 Courtland Street, Providence, RI
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- (401) 421-4722
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- 310 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI
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- (401) 272-3999
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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