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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Cumberland, RI

Compare 5 child daycare & preschools in Cumberland. Average rating: 4.5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cumberland, Rhode Island at a glance

Programs
5
Avg rating
4.5/5
Parent reviews
79
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Cumberland has 5 licensed child daycare & preschools with 79 parent reviews averaging 4.5/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02864 zip code, averaging 4.5 stars across 16 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cumberland

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Four Corners Ymca Early Learning C
    4.71 score
    5(12)

    160 Bear Hill Road, Cumberland, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 154 children

    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 parentschild development across academic/social/emotional domains
  2. 2
    Academy For Little Children-Cumb.
    4 score
    4(18)

    35 Industrial Road, Cumberland, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 62 children

    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 facilityaffordable pricing
  3. 3
    Kid'S Play
    4 score
    4(16)

    1725 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 67 children

    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 environmentage-appropriate activities

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Cumberland

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 79 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Cumberland, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

4.33avg rating
11 daycares · 3 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Cumberland zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0286416
4.5
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cumberland (18–154 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

5

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cumberland based on parent reviews

Neighborhood Nursery Preschool

5

2550 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI

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Daycare types in Cumberland

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Before or After School Daycare 11

Child Daycare & Preschools in Cumberland, Rhode Island

There are 5 child daycare & preschools in Cumberland, Rhode Island, making up 31% of the 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cumberland have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 79 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Cumberland, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Cumberland

Showing 5 results

Neighborhood Nursery Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2550 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 333-0999
Boys & Girls Club Of Cumb-Lincoln
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise the Boys and Girls Club of Cumberland for its caring, attentive staff and diverse activity programs including sports, swimming, and summer camps. Children are reported to be enthusiastic and excited about attending, with parents appreciating the extended hours (opening at 6:30 AM and closing at 6 PM) and clean facilities.

Kind and attentive staffskilled coaches and instructorsextended operating hours
Address
One James Mckee Way, Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 333-4850
Garvin Alphabest
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1364 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 644-4412
Maccoll Ymca@Blackstone Valley Pre
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
52 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI
Phone
(401) 725-0773
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 5 child daycare & preschools daycares in Cumberland, Rhode Island, out of 16 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Cumberland have an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cumberland, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Rhode Island's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Rhode Island)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Cumberland offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 11 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Rhode Island typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Cumberland for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cumberland must be licensed by Rhode Island's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.