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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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Harmony Child Care & Learning Ctr.
Before or After School Daycare
4.1
Address
185 Putnam Pike, Glocester, RI
Phone
(401) 949-5437
Tri County Comm. Aa - Johnston
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Reviews consistently praise the staff and services at Tri-County Community Action Agency, with parents highlighting exceptional customer service, attentive healthcare providers, and comprehensive services. Multiple reviewers specifically commend individual staff members by name for their professionalism, kindness, and willingness to go above and beyond. Parents appreciate the accessibility, convenience, and welcoming atmosphere of the facility.

Pleasant and respectful staffexcellent customer service representatives (Yanira and Shirley noted)attentive healthcare providers
Address
1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI
Phone
(401) 351-2750
Newport County Ymca At Gaudet Midd
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents praise the Newport County YMCA's newly renovated facilities, extensive programs, and friendly staff. The facility offers diverse activities including fitness classes, swimming, golf instruction, and childcare services. Members particularly appreciate the quality instruction and clean, well-maintained environment.

Modern renovated facilitytop-quality equipmentvariety of classes and programs for all ages
Address
1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 847-9200
Newport County Y-Aquidneck
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents praise the Newport County Y's newly renovated facilities and extensive programming for families. The facility offers high-quality classes, equipment, and childcare services with friendly, professional staff. Parents particularly appreciate the free childcare service for young children and the variety of activities available for all ages.

newly renovated facilitiestop-notch equipmentclean and well-maintained
Address
70 Reservoir Road, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 418-0999
Newport County Y-Twice As Nice
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Reviews praise the Newport County Y's newly renovated facilities, diverse programming for families, and high-quality instruction from staff members. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, extensive class options, and affordable services. The center is particularly appreciated for its childcare support program that allows parents free supervision for up to 2 hours daily.

newly renovated facilitytop-notch equipmentclean facility
Address
792 Valley Road, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 841-5357
Newport County Y-Forest Avenue
Before or After School Daycare
4.1

Parents consistently praise the newly renovated facilities and extensive range of programs for children and adults. Staff members receive high marks for professionalism, friendliness, and care. The facility offers childcare services, aquatics, group fitness classes, golf instruction, and youth camps.

Newly renovated facilityhigh-quality equipmentclean facility
Address
315 Forest Avenue, Middletown, RI
Phone
(407) 787-2067
Sstarbirth Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
4

SSTARBIRTH DAY CARE is a school-based recovery program in Cranston that helps parents achieve sobriety while caring for their children. Most reviewers praise the supportive staff and life-changing impact, though concerns have been raised about management decisions and staff professionalism.

Caring and supportive staffhelps parents achieve recovery and regain custodystaff belief in program participants
Address
80 East St, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 463-6001
Red Brick School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
50 Middle Highway, Barrington, RI
Phone
(401) 246-2342
Joyful Noise
Before or After School Daycare
4

Joyful Noise receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents who commend the staff for being caring, hardworking, and dedicated to child development. However, a minority of reviews raise serious concerns about professionalism, supervision practices, and classroom quality inconsistencies.

caring and loving staffdedicated teacherschildren progress above learning standards
Address
9 New London Avenue, West Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 828-8210
Maccoll Ymca At Central
Before or After School Daycare
4

MacColl YMCA at Central receives mostly positive feedback with an average rating of 4.2/5. Parents praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children including swimming, sports, and camps. Some concerns exist regarding facility maintenance issues, inconsistent program scheduling, and variable quality of instruction.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitiesmultiple swimming pools
Address
1081 Great Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 617-2884
Maccoll Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

MacColl YMCA in Lincoln, Rhode Island receives mostly positive feedback for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and variety of activities for children and families. Parents appreciate the welcoming community atmosphere and quality amenities including pools, gym equipment, and summer camp programs. Some concerns exist regarding pool temperature, inconsistent swimming lesson quality, and occasional maintenance issues.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilitie
Address
32 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0773
Cozy Corner Child Care Center
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
100 Randall Street, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 454-7337
Cranston Ymca At Eden Park School
Before or After School Daycare
4

Cranston YMCA at Eden Park School receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the swim instruction, staff dedication, and family-oriented atmosphere. The facility offers diverse programs including swimming lessons, childcare, and fitness classes. While the building is aging, recent renovations and the quality of staff and services are highly regarded.

Excellent swim instructors (KyleMarlayna)dedicated staff (Andrea
Address
180 Oakland Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 943-0444
Kid'S Play
Before or After School Daycare
4

Kid's Play is a school-based daycare in Cumberland, Rhode Island with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the caring, passionate staff and owners (Peggy and her daughter Kristine) for providing safe, educational care that has produced positive behavioral and developmental outcomes in their children. The facility is noted for being clean, well-organized, and treating children with individualized attention and flexibility.

Caring and passionate staffresponsive ownershipeducational environment
Address
1725 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 333-9970
Harrisville Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
474 Chapel Street, Burrillville, RI
Phone
(401) 568-6095
Child Development Center At Maccol
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly and accommodating staff, and variety of activities and amenities including pools, gym equipment, and children's programs. Most reviewers highlight a strong community-oriented atmosphere. Some concerns are raised about maintenance inconsistencies, pool temperature, and operational issues.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitymultiple pools
Address
26 Breakneck Hill Rd., Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0773
Cranston Ymca At Edgewood Highland
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents highly praise the swim lessons, instructors (particularly Kyle, Marlayna, and Elsa), and staff friendliness at this YMCA facility. The facility offers diverse programs including swimming, daycare, fitness classes, and youth activities in a family-oriented environment. While the building is aging and could benefit from updates, parents appreciate the recent renovations and the quality of service provided.

Excellent swim instructorsdedicated staff (Andrea specificall
Address
160 Pawtuxet Avenue, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 943-0444
Maccoll Field Y School'S Out
Before or After School Daycare
4

MacColl Field Y School's Out receives generally positive reviews with strong praise for staff friendliness, facility cleanliness, and variety of activities for children. Most reviewers highlight the welcoming community atmosphere and quality equipment, though some note operational and maintenance concerns.

Friendly and accommodating staffclean facilityvariety of activities and classes
Address
26 Breakneck Hill Road, Lincoln, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0773
Little Tykes Day Care
Before or After School Daycare
4

Little Tykes Day Care (also known as Nerys Land/Nerys Learning Center) in East Providence receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 recent reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents highlighting excellent staff care, clean facilities, strong communication, and individualized attention to children's needs including allergies and behavioral challenges.

caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitybilingual curriculum
Address
5 Grosvenor, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 435-7007
Academy For Little Children-Cumb.
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents consistently praise Academy for Little Children for its caring, knowledgeable staff and safe, clean facilities. Children reportedly thrive in the nurturing environment with strong teacher-child bonds and engaging activities. The center is noted for affordable pricing, good communication with parents, and willingness to support children with special needs.

Caring and attentive staffpersonalized attentionclean and well-maintained facility
Address
35 Industrial Road, Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 333-4222
Cane Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4
Address
281 Post Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-7210
Child INC. - Payan Street
Before or After School Daycare
3.9

Child Inc. receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and educational value. However, one parent raised serious concerns about bathroom privacy and reported being dismissed when requesting accommodations.

caring and friendly staffstrong teacher-parent communicationchildren learn significantly
Address
28 Payan Street, West Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 828-2888
The Nurturing Nook Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

The Nurturing Nook receives mixed reviews with four 5-star ratings praising caring staff, small class sizes, and personalized attention, but two 1-star ratings citing staff turnover, inconsistent care, billing issues, and questionable health screening practices. Overall parents describe either highly positive experiences or significant operational and management concerns.

smallpersonalized classescaring and friendly staff
Address
9 George Street, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 523-2518
Woonsocket Head Start/Cass Park
Headstart Programs
3.9

Woonsocket Head Start/Cass Park receives mixed reviews. Several parents praise the caring and welcoming staff, particularly teachers in Room 1, and appreciate the supportive environment. However, other parents report serious concerns about facility cleanliness, inadequate hygiene practices, health and safety issues, and inflexible policies.

Caring and welcoming staffsupportive teachers who help with transitionsvolunteers feel appreciated
Address
350 Newland Avenue, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 766-0112
Bayside Ymca@Main Y Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Bayside YMCA at Main Y Site receives consistently high praise from members. Parents and members highlight exceptional staff friendliness, cleanliness, and quality facilities including a well-maintained pool. The facility is particularly noted for its welcoming atmosphere and trustworthy care for children.

Friendly and professional staffresponsive managementclean facilities
Address
70 West Street, Barrington, RI
Phone
(401) 209-8488
Munchkin Land Learning Academy LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Munchkin Land Learning Academy receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, small class sizes, developmental learning, and family-friendly atmosphere. However, a small number of negative reviews cite concerns about staff dismissiveness toward children with special needs, unfulfilled promises about facilities, unclear nap time policies, and billing practices.

Caring and attentive staffsmall classroom sizesstrong communication with parents (daily
Address
2075 Nooseneck Hill Road, Coventry, RI
Phone
(401) 397-7771
Precious Years Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Precious Years Nursery in Warwick receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with six 5-star reviews praising responsive staff, caring teachers, and strong child development. However, one 1-star review describes negative staff behavior and witnessed a teacher yelling at a child, raising significant concerns about classroom management and consistency.

Responsive and accommodating staffchildren are happy and thrivingsmooth drop-offs
Address
205 Hallene Road, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 738-0550
Darlington Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Darlington Early Childhood Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the caring, experienced staff, strong communication, individualized attention to each child's needs, and solid curriculum. However, one 1-star review expresses serious safety concerns without providing details.

supportive and welcoming staffexcellent communicationexperienced and caring teachers
Address
680 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 725-6240
Kids Klub At Pothier
Before or After School Daycare
3.7
Address
420 Robinson Street, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 356-0500
Bloom LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
33 Mitchell'S Lane, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 842-0003

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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.