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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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The Art Center C/O Neighborworks
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
146 Sayles Street, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 762-1616
New Era Enrichment Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

New Era Enrichment Academy LLC is highly rated by parents who praise the caring staff, individualized attention, and bilingual curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, safe, and thriving academically and socially at the center.

Dual language (English/Spanish) programindividualized child attention and behavioral supportoutdoor learning space
Address
13 Hebdeen St, Johnston, RI
Phone
(401) 349-3397
Little Scholars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Scholars Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing environment, small class sizes (max 10 children), attentive staff, and strong kindergarten preparation. Families particularly appreciate the excellent communication, individualized attention, and staff's ability to address children with special needs.

Small class sizesindividualized attentionwarm and caring staff
Address
355 Ferris Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 434-1234
Faith Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
175 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 942-1175
Budlong Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10 Budlong Road, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 944-5990
Dr. Pat Feinstein Child Dev.Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
80 Washington Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 277-5264
A Child'S View INC.
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1735 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 654-6677
Cornerstone School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
665 Dyer Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 942-2388
El Bebe Day Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
1396 Broad Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 941-6325
Wee Wonders Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
262 Poplar Street, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 769-4884
Silver Lake Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
529 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 944-8300
Children'S Friend & Serv. @ Friend
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
350 Point Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 752-7600
Burrillville Extended At Callahan
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
75 Callahan School Street, Burrillville, RI
Phone
(401) 568-1354
Four Corners Ymca Early Learning C
Before or After School Daycare
5

Four Corners YMCA Early Learning Center in Cumberland receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and safe learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the center's cleanliness, communication with families, strong academic and social-emotional development of children, and effective COVID-19 safety protocols.

Caring and warm staffclean and organized facilitystrong communication with parents
Address
160 Bear Hill Road, Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 333-6402
Child'S Play
Before or After School Daycare
5

Child's Play is a highly-regarded cooperative preschool in Providence offering play-based learning with strong parental involvement. Parents consistently praise the experienced, dedicated teachers, warm community atmosphere, and notable child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. The school accommodates diverse learning needs and offers flexible scheduling options.

Experienced and dedicated teachersplay-based curriculumwarm and welcoming community
Address
296 Angell St., Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 331-8443
Providence Ctr.Therapeutic Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
520 Hope Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 276-4137
Burrillville Extended-Steere Farm
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
915 Steere Farm Road, Burrillville, RI
Phone
(401) 568-1356
Tri-County Caa - Waterman
Headstart Programs
5
Address
79 Waterman Avenue, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 232-5444
The Children'S Workshop- Lincoln
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
25 Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 334-2210
The Little Village Schoolhouse
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
170 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI
Phone
(401) 231-7446
Johnston Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
5

Johnston Child Care Center receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the attentive and caring staff, strong educational curriculum, and excellent communication through the Bright Wheel app. Parents report their children are happy, well-cared for, and developing significantly across social and academic skills. The facility is described as clean, organized, and secure with low teacher turnover.

Attentive and caring staffstrong educational programslow teacher turnover
Address
87 Putnam Avenue, Johnston, RI
Phone
(401) 233-3360
West End Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
109 Bucklin St, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 781-4242
Western Cranston Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents unanimously praise Western Cranston Learning Center for its warm, attentive staff and excellent care, particularly in the infant and toddler rooms. Families highlight responsive communication, daily photo updates, balanced learning activities, and staff who go above standard ratios to support children. Multiple parents note the center helped ease their anxiety as first-time parents and their children show genuine excitement about attending.

Caring and experienced teachersindividual attention for infantsresponsive communication with parents
Address
140 Natick Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 946-6505
Sandpipers Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 848-4102
Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery Sc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery SC in Middletown receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across multiple years. Parents praise the caring, experienced staff, nurturing environment, and strong academic and social-emotional development of children. The school is noted for its warm community atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and lasting positive impact on children's success in future education.

Caring and experienced teachersnurturing environmentstrong academic preparation
Address
143 Peckham Lane, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 846-9251
Calvary Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
5
Address
200 Turner Road, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 847-6181
Future Scholars Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1142 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI
Phone
(401) 624-1884
Shining Star Pre-School INC.
Before or After School Daycare
5

Parents consistently praise Shining Star Pre-School for its caring staff, nurturing environment, and comprehensive early learning curriculum. Families highlight excellent communication, security measures, engaging activities, and successful transitions like potty training. The facility is described as welcoming with professional management and strong preparation for kindergarten.

Loving and supportive teacherssecure building with controlled accessexcellent communication via Brightwheel with photo updates
Address
365 Valley Road, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 849-7827
Sakonnet Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5

Sakonnet Early Learning Center receives universal 5/5 star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and owner. Parents consistently highlight the combination of excellent educational programming and nurturing care, with many families traveling from outside Tiverton to attend. The center maintains strong communication with families and keeps facilities clean and well-organized.

Caring and professional staffstrong educational curriculumresponsive leadership
Address
752 East Road, Tiverton, RI
Phone
(401) 624-6327
Countryside Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare
5

Countryside Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a premier child care facility on the island. Parents highlight the quality of care and recommend the center to others. Staff are noted as pleasant and easy to work with.

Amazing care qualityhighly recommendedchildren enjoyed attending
Address
1676 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI
Phone
(401) 683-0991

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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.