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13 Daycare Centers in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

Browse all 13 daycare centers in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South Kingstown

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
    Tri-County Caa S.K. Head Start
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    1935 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 26 children

    Reviews praise the organization's helpful and patient staff. Parents appreciate the accessible services and community resources provided. Food quality is also highlighted as a positive aspect.

    Helpful and patient staffeasy appointment processcaring servicecommunity information resources
  2. 2
    South County Ymca Pre-School
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    165 Broad Rock Road, South Kingstown, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 97 children

    Reviews praise the South County YMCA's facility quality, cleanliness, and helpful staff, with particular appreciation for recent renovations and well-maintained equipment. However, some members express concerns about operational policies, limited hours, and capacity constraints during peak times.

    Friendly and professional staffclean facilitynewly renovated fitness center and locker roomswell-maintained equipment
  3. 3
    South County Y At Peace Dale
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    109 Kersey Road, South Kingstown, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    Note: Reviews are primarily for the YMCA fitness facility, not daycare services. Members praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and recent renovations, though some note limitations with hours, equipment availability, and facility age.

    Clean facilityhelpful and professional staffwell-maintained equipmentrecent fitness center renovation

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in South Kingstown based on parent reviews

Tri-County Caa S.K. Head Start

4.7(6)

1935 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI

Reviews praise the organization's helpful and patient staff. Parents appreciate the accessible services and community resources provided. Food quality is also highlighted as a positive aspect.

Helpful and patient staffeasy appointment processcaring service

Stepping Stone Preschool

5(1)

30 Spring Street, South Kingstown, RI

First Step At Kingston

5(1)

25 West Independence Way, South Kingstown, RI

Cane Child Development Center

4(3)

281 Post Road, South Kingstown, RI

The Village Cooperative Nursery

5

1157 South Road, South Kingstown, RI

South County Ymca Pre-School

3.6(20)

165 Broad Rock Road, South Kingstown, RI

Reviews praise the South County YMCA's facility quality, cleanliness, and helpful staff, with particular appreciation for recent renovations and well-maintained equipment. However, some members express concerns about operational policies, limited hours, and capacity constraints during peak times.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilitynewly renovated fitness center and locker rooms

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Daycare types in South Kingstown

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 7

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Daycare Centers in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

There are 13 daycare centers in South Kingstown, 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 South Kingstown, 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 South Kingstown

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Stepping Stone Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
30 Spring Street, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 782-8860
The Village Cooperative Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1157 South Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-3830
First Step At Kingston
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
25 West Independence Way, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 782-6600
Tri-County Caa S.K. Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.7

Reviews praise the organization's helpful and patient staff. Parents appreciate the accessible services and community resources provided. Food quality is also highlighted as a positive aspect.

Helpful and patient staffeasy appointment processcaring service
Address
1935 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-3016
Cane Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
281 Post Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-7210
South County Ymca Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Reviews praise the South County YMCA's facility quality, cleanliness, and helpful staff, with particular appreciation for recent renovations and well-maintained equipment. However, some members express concerns about operational policies, limited hours, and capacity constraints during peak times.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilitynewly renovated fitness center and locker rooms
Address
165 Broad Rock Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 265-4203
South County Y At Peace Dale
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Note: Reviews are primarily for the YMCA fitness facility, not daycare services. Members praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and recent renovations, though some note limitations with hours, equipment availability, and facility age.

Clean facilityhelpful and professional staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
109 Kersey Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 265-4268
Growing Children Of Rhode Island
Before or After School Daycare
3
Address
1175 South Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-1963
Dr. Day Care - South County
Child Daycare & Preschools

Dr. Day Care South County has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staffing. While some parents praise individual staff members and the caring atmosphere, multiple recent reviews describe serious issues including staff turnover, poor administration, lack of communication with parents, inadequate child care practices, and inability to accommodate children with special needs.

Caring and loving staff in some classroomsfamily-oriented a
Address
12 High Street, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 785-8580
Sandcastles Montessori Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
261 Columbia Street, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-1965
Tri-County Comm. Aa - Joyful Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools

Tri-County Community AA - Joyful Learn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the attentive and caring staff, individual attention to children's needs, and strong communication with parents. One 1-star review expresses strong dissatisfaction but provides no specific details.

Attentive and caring staffindividualized attention to each child's needsstrong parent communication with daily notes and photos
Address
1935 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-2244
The Goddard School
Before or After School Daycare

The Goddard School in South Kingstown receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and developmental support provided to children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Parents highlight the professionalism of ownership and administration, cleanliness, and preparation for kindergarten entry. Multiple families report multi-year enrollments and express strong satisfaction with their experience.

caring and attentive
Address
20 Preservation Way, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-0300
Uri Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10 Lower College Rd, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 874-2758

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 all daycares in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in South Kingstown, 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
South Kingstown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 South Kingstown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in South Kingstown 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.