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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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Central Nursery School
Church Daycare
5
Address
16 Elm Street, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 596-4929
Stepping Stone Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
30 Spring Street, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 782-8860
The Village Cooperative Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1157 South Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-3830
Charlestown Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4605 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI
Phone
(401) 364-0645
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
North Kingstown Day Care & Prescho
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
690 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 294-5840
Dunn'S Corners Early Lc/Kid Kare
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
221 Post Road, Westerly, RI
Phone
(401) 322-0510
First Step At Kingston
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
25 West Independence Way, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 782-6600
Hidden Hills Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
190 Yawgoo Valley Road, Exeter, RI
Phone
(401) 667-0788
Kids Club On The Pike
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1 Starline Way, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 443-5336
Precious Angel'S Child Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise Precious Angels Child Center as a clean, safe, and nurturing facility with caring, professional staff who go above and beyond. Multiple families report their children excelled academically and felt at home there, with several attending for 4+ years. The center is highly recommended for its family-like atmosphere and strong educational programming.

Clean and safe facilitycaring and professional stafffamily-like atmosphere
Address
20 Jefferson Park Road, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 780-8885
Progressive Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Progressive Learning Center receives universal praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced staff and play-based learning approach. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and socially, with many noting advanced academic performance upon entering public school. The center maintains strong teacher retention and clear communication with families.

Caring and experienced teachersplay-based learningindividualized instruction
Address
189 Tollgate Road, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 737-0920
The Children'S Worksho-E.Greenwich
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Parents consistently praise The Children's Workshop/Cadence Academy in East Greenwich for its warm, caring staff and welcoming environment. Reviewers highlight strong curriculum development, transparent daily communication with photos, and significant social, emotional, and academic growth in their children. All reviews are 5-star ratings reflecting high parent satisfaction.

Warm and welcoming staffcaring and nurturing environmenttransparent curriculum
Address
934 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI
Phone
(401) 884-0440
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Providence
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9
Address
One Louisa Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 444-0766
Greenville Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Greenville Nursery School for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional leadership under director Tiffany. Children show significant growth in confidence, social skills, and academic preparation for kindergarten. Staff members are described as caring, communicative, and dedicated to creating a safe, engaging learning environment.

Passionate and dedicated director (Tiffany)welcoming front-desk staff (Donna)patient and professional
Address
1 Church Street, Smithfield, RI
Phone
(401) 949-3051
Eastside Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

Eastside Early Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by Director Shannon, strong curriculum focused on learning through play, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive emotionally and academically, with many staff members becoming trusted family friends. The center is noted as affordable for the area, well-maintained, and genuinely committed to both child development and family support.

Caring and loving staffDirector Shannon's leadershiplearning through play curriculum
Address
345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 272-3959
First Years Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.9

First Years Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents emphasize the trustworthy, caring staff, warm family-like environment, and strong communication about their children's progress and activities. Children show clear developmental growth, improved social skills, and genuine enthusiasm for attending.

Trustworthy and caring staffwarm and welcoming environmentattentive and nurturing care
Address
1400 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 781-8337
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.9
Address
110 High Street, Hopkinton, RI
Phone
(401) 377-4216
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
Me & My Friends Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Me & My Friends for its caring, nurturing staff and family-like atmosphere. Owner Patty is highlighted for excellent communication and accessibility, while teachers are noted for their kindness and individualized attention to children. Multiple families report smooth transitions, happy children, and a well-structured program with varied activities.

Caring and nurturing staffresponsive owner Pattyfamily-like environment
Address
45 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich, RI
Phone
(401) 385-3500
The Light House Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Lighthouse Preschool in Warwick, RI consistently receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the center's exceptional staff retention, strong parent communication, and commitment to child development and well-being. Families report feeling confident and grateful, with children graduating kindergarten-ready and forming lasting bonds with caregivers.

Staff longevity and consistencynurturing and professional teachersclean and organized facility
Address
59 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 391-7489
A Family Tree School Age II
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise A Family Tree School Age II for its caring staff, engaging activities, and welcoming environment. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (7+ years) and express gratitude for the positive impact on their children. The center is noted for smooth transitions, summer camp programs, field trips, and making children excited to attend.

Caring and dedicated staffengaging activities and field tripswelcoming environment
Address
126 Edythe Street, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 921-5630
Child INC. - Draper Avenue
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

CHILD INC. - DRAPER AVENUE receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, wonderful staff, clean facilities, and positive developmental outcomes for their children, including improvements in speech delays and overall growth.

Caring and dedicated staffspacious classroomsclean facilities
Address
160 Draper Avenue, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 737-0403
The Curious Child
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

The Curious Child receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and strong sense of structure combined with a family-like atmosphere. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through the Procare app, clean facilities, engaging activities, and individual attention to their children's needs. Multiple reviewers express they would continue using the facility if they had not relocated.

Attentive and caring staffstrong communication with parentsProcare app for hourly updates
Address
1308 Phenix Ave, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 383-1323
Master Han'S Us Taekwondo Complex
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Master Han's US Taekwondo Complex is a highly-rated facility offering taekwondo instruction, after-school care, and summer programs in Cranston, RI. Parents consistently praise the staff, particularly director Susan, for creating a nurturing environment that teaches discipline, respect, and personal growth while providing convenient services like school pickup/dropoff. The facility is noted as affordable and accommodating for families with varied schedules and needs.

Address
1441 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 461-7060
East Side Nursery School
Church Daycare
4.8

Parents consistently praise East Side Nursery School for its play-based learning approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong sense of community fostered through the parent co-op model. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a warm, nurturing environment where learning is integrated naturally into daily activities.

Experienced and caring teachersplay-based curriculumstrong parent community and co-op involvement
Address
372 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 272-2228
Mt. Hope Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
35 Camp Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 455-8875
Ready To Learn Providence
Before or After School Daycare
4.8
Address
One Hilton Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 490-9960
T.L.C. Day Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4.8

T.L.C. Day Care Center receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents, who consistently praise the staff's genuine care, responsiveness, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children are thriving academically, socially, and emotionally, with excellent communication and accommodating policies. The center is noted for engaging activities, cleanliness, and creating a welcoming, nurturing environment.

Caring and patient staffresponsive managementfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
550 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 726-4810

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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.