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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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Ocean State Montessori School INC
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Grove Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 434-6913
Kids Klub@Greystone Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
100 Morgan Avenue, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 349-5700
Comprehensive Comm.Action-Atwood
Before or After School Daycare
Address
848 Atwood Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 943-5160
Comprehensive Comm. Action-Gansett
Before or After School Daycare

Comprehensive Community Action-Gansett is a school-based daycare in Cranston with mixed recent feedback. While some parents praise the teachers, facility improvements, and family resources, others have expressed concerns about management changes, communication issues, and policy changes without proper notice.

Caring and attentive teacherschildren enjoy attendingfacility improvements and renovations
Address
155 Gansett Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 275-5805
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
Children'S Friend & Serv.@ Manton
Before or After School Daycare
Address
31 Salmon Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 752-7900
Maccoll Y At Northern Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
315 New River Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 762-0400
Pawtucket Ymca-Darlington Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1080 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 729-8794
Kids Klub At Bernon Heights
Before or After School Daycare
Address
657 Logee Street, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 356-0499
Dr. Day Care Cdc - Cumberland
Before or After School Daycare

Dr. Day Care CDC Cumberland receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and strong leadership. Parents highlight excellent developmental programming, cleanliness, safety protocols, and consistent care across infant through preschool age groups.

caring and patient staffstrong leadership (directors TiffanyHailey
Address
200 Angell Road, Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 475-4551
Ymca Schools Out @ Fortes Lima Ann
Before or After School Daycare
Address
234 Daboll Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 456-0604
Dr. Day Care'S Child Dev.Center
Before or After School Daycare

Dr. Day Care's Child Development Center receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, educational activities, and real-time communication with parents. However, one reviewer reported significant issues with the enrollment process and misinformation about availability, while another cited broken toys, inattentive staff, and concerns about teacher-to-student ratios.

Caring and attentive staffeducational enrichment activitiesreal-time app communication
Address
174 Hartford Pike, Foster, RI
Phone
(401) 647-7241
Cumberland Hill Alphabest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
205 Manville Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 644-6159
Bright Horizons Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons for its caring staff, clean facilities, developmental curriculum, and smooth transitions. The center is well-organized with good communication through a daily photo/update app. Cost is the primary concern, with parents noting it is significantly expensive, and some mention concerns about teacher compensation and turnover.

Dedicated and attentive staffclean and well-organized facilitiescomprehensive developmental curriculum
Address
225 Blackstone St, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 454-0312
The Early Learning Center Of Ri
Before or After School Daycare

Parents praise THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER OF RI for caring, patient teachers who provide attentive childcare and go above and beyond. Most reviewers report their children are happy, well-cared for, and appreciate the staff's dedication. One parent noted concerns about inconsistent staff handling, lack of in-room cameras, and occasional delays during drop-off/pick-up.

Kind and patient teacherschildren happy and comfortablesupport with developmental milestones like potty training
Address
676 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 432-7720
Me Too Preschool INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Me Too Preschool receives mixed reviews. Most parents (5 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, successful kindergarten preparation, and positive social-emotional development. However, two one-star and one two-star review raise serious concerns about staff responsiveness to children's emotional needs, inadequate comfort for struggling toddlers, and one incident of physical discipline.

Caring and loving staffsuccessful kindergarten preparationchildren enjoy a
Address
2168 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 762-9339
Hathaway Alphabest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
53 Tallman Ave., Portsmouth, RI
Phone
(401) 871-2044
Little Peeps Montessori Naturskola
Church Daycare
Address
4 Commons, Little Compton, RI
Phone
(401) 624-1947
John F. Kennedy Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
740 West Main Road, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 619-1970
Tender Care Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
38 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI
Phone
(401) 619-5858
Melville Alphabest
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1351 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI
Phone
(401) 871-0019
Champion Childcare Program At Pell
Before or After School Daycare
Address
35 Dexter Street, Newport, RI
Phone
(401) 842-1900
The Children'S School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1985 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI
Phone
(401) 683-5850
Kinder Art
Before or After School Daycare
Address
146 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 847-0685
Newport Co Y @ Jamestown
Before or After School Daycare
Address
76 Melrose Avenue, Jamestown, RI
Phone
(401) 423-7020
Ebcap Head Start At Newport
Headstart Programs
Address
8 John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport, RI
Phone
(401) 367-2001
Tiger Cubs After School Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10 Quintal Drive, Tiverton, RI
Phone
(401) 624-1391
Sandcastles Montessori Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
261 Columbia Street, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-1965
West Bay Out Of School Time-Forest
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Woodlawn Drive, North Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 828-0130
Tri-County Caa N.K. Head Start
Headstart Programs

TRI-COUNTY CAA N.K. HEAD START receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring staff and educational support. Beyond childcare, parents appreciate the center's role as a community resource providing assistance with necessities like heating fuel and connecting families to local services.

Kind and helpful staffchild development communicationcommunity resource assistance
Address
415 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 667-7151

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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.