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Best Daycare Centers in Westerly, RI

Compare 6 daycare centers in Westerly. Average rating: 4.95/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Westerly, Rhode Island at a glance

Daycares
6
Avg rating
4.95/5
Parent reviews
44
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Westerly has 6 licensed daycares with 44 parent reviews averaging 4.95/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02891 zip code, averaging 4.95 stars across 6 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Westerly

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
    The Children'S Workshop/Westerly
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    42 Franklin Street, Westerly, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 88 children

    Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Communication with families is frequent and transparent through daily photos, updates, and detailed reports. Children demonstrate happiness and readiness for kindergarten after attending.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationage-appropriate activities that support developmentclean and safe environme
  2. 2
    Tri-County Caa Westerly Head Start
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    34 Pond Street, Westerly, RI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 71 children

    Tri-County CAA Westerly Head Start receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for certified, knowledgeable teachers, supportive staff, and quality educational programs including Head Start and Rhode Island's free state pre-K program. Parents also highlight the center's broader community assistance services including food, heating, and daycare assistance.

    Certified and knowledgeable teacherskind and caring staffquality Head Start programfree state pre-K program available

Rating Distribution

Based on 6 daycares with Google ratings in Westerly

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Westerly, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.97avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Westerly zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
028916
4.95
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Westerly (20–88 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Westerly based on parent reviews

The Children'S Workshop/Westerly

4.9(20)

42 Franklin Street, Westerly, RI

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Communication with families is frequent and transparent through daily photos, updates, and detailed reports. Children demonstrate happiness and readiness for kindergarten after attending.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationage-appropriate activities that support development

Tri-County Caa Westerly Head Start

4.8(15)

34 Pond Street, Westerly, RI

Tri-County CAA Westerly Head Start receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for certified, knowledgeable teachers, supportive staff, and quality educational programs including Head Start and Rhode Island's free state pre-K program. Parents also highlight the center's broader community assistance services including food, heating, and daycare assistance.

Certified and knowledgeable teacherskind and caring staffquality Head Start program

Dunn'S Corners Early Lc/Kid Kare

5(4)

221 Post Road, Westerly, RI

Parents describe Dunn's Corners Early Learning Center as a well-run, small-class preschool with a strong focus on nature-based learning and hands-on science activities. Reviewers highlight the staff's patience, qualifications, and individualized attention to children within a safe and nurturing environment.

small class sizeloving and patient teacherssafe environment

Central Nursery School

5(2)

16 Elm Street, Westerly, RI

Westerly Preschool

5(2)

13 Cross Street, Westerly, RI

Littlebrook Child Development Ctr.

5(1)

4 Brookside Road, Westerly, RI

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Daycare types in Westerly

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Daycare Centers in Westerly, Rhode Island

There are 6 daycare centers in Westerly, Rhode Island. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Westerly have an average rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 44 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Westerly, 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 Westerly

Showing 6 results

Central Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
16 Elm Street, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 596-4929
Westerly Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
13 Cross Street, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 315-2250
Littlebrook Child Development Ctr.
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
4 Brookside Road, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 596-2920
Dunn'S Corners Early Lc/Kid Kare
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents describe Dunn's Corners Early Learning Center as a well-run, small-class preschool with a strong focus on nature-based learning and hands-on science activities. Reviewers highlight the staff's patience, qualifications, and individualized attention to children within a safe and nurturing environment.

small class sizeloving and patient teacherssafe environment
Address
221 Post Road, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 322-0510
The Children'S Workshop/Westerly
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for exceptional care, strong teacher-child relationships, and developmentally appropriate curriculum. Communication with families is frequent and transparent through daily photos, updates, and detailed reports. Children demonstrate happiness and readiness for kindergarten after attending.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communicationage-appropriate activities that support development
Address
42 Franklin Street, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 315-5544
Tri-County Caa Westerly Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.8

Tri-County CAA Westerly Head Start receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for certified, knowledgeable teachers, supportive staff, and quality educational programs including Head Start and Rhode Island's free state pre-K program. Parents also highlight the center's broader community assistance services including food, heating, and daycare assistance.

Certified and knowledgeable teacherskind and caring staffquality Head Start program
Address
34 Pond Street, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 596-3794

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 all daycares in Westerly, Rhode Island. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Westerly have an average Google rating of 4.95 out of 5 across 6 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Westerly, 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
Westerly offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Westerly for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Westerly 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.