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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.

Daycare TypeTotal
Childcare & Pre-school111
Headstart Programs13
Religious / Church Based Daycare22
Before or After School233

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🎨 Preschools 28🌱 Montessori 8✝️ Christian Daycare 4🎒 After School Programs 3

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Quest Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1150 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI
Phone
(401) 783-3222
Wood River Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
1059 Main Street, Hopkinton, RI
Phone
(401) 539-3150
St. Andrew Preschool
Church Daycare
Address
15 East Beach Road, Charlestown, RI
Phone
(401) 322-9256
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
West Bay Ymca At Fishing Cove
Before or After School Daycare
Address
101 Wickford Point Road, North Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 828-0130
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
Hand-In-Hand Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4477 South County Trail, Charlestown, RI
Phone
(401) 364-0279
Block Island Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
91 Chapel Street, New Shoreham, RI
Phone
(401) 466-9695
Tri-County Caa Charlestown H Start
Before or After School Daycare

TRI-COUNTY CAA CHARLESTOWN H START is a school-based program highly praised by parents for its caring and helpful staff. Parents appreciate the facility not only as a quality educational setting but also as a community resource offering assistance programs for families. Multiple reviewers mention feeling grateful for the support and resources provided.

Kind and hardworking staffhelpful community assistance resourceskeeps parents informed of child development
Address
4350 South County Trail, Charlestown, RI
Phone
(401) 364-8810
Uri Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10 Lower College Rd, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 874-2758
The Children'S Village INC.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
567 South County Trail, Exeter, RI
Phone
(401) 295-5240
Westwood Y At Metcalf
Before or After School Daycare
Address
30 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI
Phone
(401) 397-9720
South County Montessori School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1239 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 294-3575
Arcadia Ymca At Charlestown School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
363 Carolina Back Road, Charlestown, RI
Phone
(401) 207-9393
West Bay Christian Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
475 School Street, North Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 884-3600
Arcadia Ymca At Richmond School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
190 Kingston Road, Richmond, RI
Phone
(401) 539-2306
Arcadia Y/Hope Valley School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15 Thelma Drive, Hopkinton, RI
Phone
(401) 539-2321
The Groden Center @ Kingston Hill
Before or After School Daycare
Address
850 Stony Fort Road, North Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 783-8282
Maple Hill Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools

Maple Hill Early Learning receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Children are enthusiastic about attending, and parents praise the caring, knowledgeable staff who provide individualized attention and learning through play. Parents report strong communication and appreciate the welcoming environment where children thrive and grow.

Kind and friendly staffindividualized attentionlearning through play
Address
3383 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 405-0556

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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.