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379 Daycare Centers in Rhode Island

Browse 379 daycare centers across Rhode Island. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Rhode Island

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Rhode Island can make the decision-making process smoother.

Rhode Island has about 379 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Rhode Island. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Rhode Island

There are 379 daycares in Rhode Island: 13 headstart facilities, 233 before/after school centers, 22 religious facility daycares, and 111 childcare and preschool centers.

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Me Too Preschool Il
Child Daycare & Preschools

ME TOO PRESCHOOL IL receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management practices and facility cleanliness. While some parents praise the friendliness of certain staff members, multiple parents report serious issues including false documentation of drop-off times, inadequate infant care, poor hygiene standards, and inconsistent policy enforcement.

Friendly and attentive staff members (particularly Ms. PennyMs. Michelleand Ms. Kim)
Address
1452 Broncos Highway, Burrillville, RI
Phone
(401) 567-5227
Saint Paul School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1789 Broad Street, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 941-2030
Ebcap Head Start At Willett Avenue
Headstart Programs
Address
386 Willett Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 437-0018
Kids Klub@Whelan Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1440 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 270-9251
Briarwood Child Academy
Before or After School Daycare

Briarwood Child Academy receives mostly positive reviews praising caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental curriculum. The majority of parents report significant improvements in their children's social, academic, and emotional development. However, a small number of negative reviews cite concerns about cleanliness, management professionalism, and operational changes.

Caring and dedicated teachersclean and spacious facilityage-appropriate curriculum
Address
621 Pound Hill Road, North Smithfield, RI
Phone
(401) 356-0444
Boys & Girls Club Of Woonsocket
Before or After School Daycare

Reviews are highly polarized. Positive reviews praise caring teachers, cleanliness, and a safe environment where children thrive. Negative reviews report serious concerns including alleged bullying incidents with disappearing evidence, unauthorized billing, inadequate meal provision, and unprofessional staff behavior.

caring and sweet teachersclean and well-maintained facilitysafe environment
Address
72 Kendrick Aveue, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 766-9242
Angel Care Montessori
Before or After School Daycare
Address
150 Waterman Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 273-5151
Woonsocket Head St/Karen Bouchard
Headstart Programs
Address
204 Warwick Street, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 769-1850
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
Children'S Friend & Service-Cianci
Before or After School Daycare
Address
99 Berkshire Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 752-7500
Wanskuck Boys & Girls Club
Before or After School Daycare

Wanskuck Boys & Girls Club receives consistently positive feedback from long-term families and former members. Parents and guardians praise the facility for its friendly staff, quality programming, and recreational amenities. The center has maintained strong relationships with families over many years.

Friendly and great staffindoor poolgym facilities
Address
550 Branch Ave, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 444-0762
Community Alphabest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15 Arnold Mills Rd., Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 644-4368
Ymca 21st Century Clc @ Carnevale
Before or After School Daycare
Address
50 Springfield Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 255-3358
East Providence Boys & Girls Club
Before or After School Daycare

East Providence Boys & Girls Club receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for professional, caring staff, diverse programming including swimming and art projects, and creating an environment where children are excited to attend. Parents appreciate the balance of education, play, and activities offered.

Professional and caring staffchildren's safety prioritizeddiverse activities (swimming
Address
115 Williams Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 434-6776
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
Tri-County Caa - Burrillville
Before or After School Daycare
Address
185 Main Street, Burrillville, RI
Phone
(401) 568-8320
Kids Klub At Globe Park
Before or After School Daycare
Address
192 Avenue A, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 766-4500
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
Newman Y At M.J. Francis School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
64 Bourne Ave., East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 265-5169
Tri-County Caa - Mineral Spring
Before or After School Daycare

This facility receives consistently high praise across all reviews, with parents highlighting exceptional staff professionalism and care. Staff members are noted for their patience, attentiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond for clients. The center offers comprehensive services including healthcare, dental care, and community assistance programs.

Friendly and respectful staffpatient customer service representativesattentive providers
Address
2204 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 231-6788
Bishop Mcvinney Regional School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
155 Gordon Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 781-2370
Tots Town Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
29 George Waterman Rd, Johnston, RI
Phone
(401) 231-6886
Woonsocket Head Start/Bourdon Blvd
Headstart Programs
Address
2 Bourdon Blvd., Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 767-1018
The Little School At Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
301 Butler Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 331-9696
Ywca Rhode Island
Before or After School Daycare

Parents overwhelmingly praise the YWCA Rhode Island daycare in Woonsocket, highlighting excellent staff, teachers, and early childhood education quality. The facility receives consistently high ratings with parents describing it as friendly, positive, and great with kids. One concern was raised about the after-school program being boring.

Excellent staff and teachershigh-quality early childhood educationfriendly and positive environment
Address
514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 769-7450
Paul Cuffee After School Club
Before or After School Daycare
Address
459 Promenade Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 453-2626
Dr. Day Care II - North Providence
Before or After School Daycare

Dr. Day Care II - North Providence receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the nurturing environment, excellent teacher care, and child development. One 1-star review raised serious concerns about communication, staff training, injury response protocols, and frequent illness.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipssmooth transitions for new students
Address
2 Volturno Street, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 723-7784
Over The Rainbow Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1269 Plainfield Street, Johnston, RI
Phone
(401) 383-4664
Children'S Friend Child Care Ctr.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
621 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI
Phone
(401) 721-9200
Intown Ymca At Bailey School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
69 Gordon Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 323-9591

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Frequently asked questions

There are 379 all daycares across Rhode Island. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Rhode Island are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Rhode Island's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Rhode Island, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Rhode Island sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Rhode Island vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.