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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in East Providence, RI

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in East Providence. Average rating: 4.06/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

East Providence, Rhode Island at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
4.06/5
Parent reviews
110
Top rated (4.5+)
5

East Providence has 4 licensed child daycare & preschools with 110 parent reviews averaging 4.06/5.5 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 56% of rated programs, well above average.The largest concentration is in 02914 with 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in East Providence

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
    Little Scholars Preschool
    4.79 score
    5(19)

    355 Ferris Avenue, East Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    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 staffexcellent communication with parents
  2. 2
    Brown Play School
    4.51 score
    4.7(13)

    4 Newman Avenue, East Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children

    Brown Play School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, small teacher-to-child ratios, and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally while developing creativity and a love of learning. The school is also noted for fostering a strong sense of community among families.

    Individual attention and care from teachersReggio Emilia-inspired learning approachenrichment activities (yogawoodworking
  3. 3
    The Children'S Workshop-East Prov.
    4.39 score
    4.6(9)

    411 Narragansett Park Dr, East Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 141 children

    The Children's Workshop-East Providence receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the director Jessica, staff enthusiasm, and child development outcomes, with parents noting their children love attending daily. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety and supervision concerns including punitive discipline practices, inadequate incident documentation for physical altercations between students, and insufficient nap-time supervision.

    Responsi
  4. 4
    Little Red Schoolhouse
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    20 Sprague Avenue, East Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    Little Red Schoolhouse receives mostly positive recent reviews praising the caring staff and welcoming environment. However, one detailed 2013 review raised serious concerns about child safety, inadequate staffing, facility maintenance issues, and owner absence.

    Kind and caring staffchildren enjoy attendingchildren make friendssafe feeling environment
  5. 5
    Little Tykes Day Care
    4 score
    4(20)

    5 Grosvenor, East Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 55 children

    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 curriculumflexible and understanding with parents
  6. 6
    Covenant Cooperative Nursery School
    3.55 score
    3.3(9)

    165 Rounds Avenue, East Providence, RI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children

    Covenant Cooperative Nursery School receives predominantly positive reviews praising warm, nurturing teachers, play-based curriculum, and safe facilities. However, multiple recent reviews express serious concerns about the school's handling of children with emotional regulation issues, with parents reporting their young children were dismissed from the program.

    Warm and nurturing teachersplay-based learning approachoutdoor timespacious and clean facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 9 daycares with Google ratings in East Providence

4.5 - 5.0
5
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
1

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in East Providence, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3.7avg rating
10 daycares · 5 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.85avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

3.3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

East Providence zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
029149
3.5
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in East Providence (18–172 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

8

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

2

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in East Providence based on parent reviews

Little Scholars Preschool

5(19)

355 Ferris Avenue, East Providence, RI

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

Brown Play School

4.7(13)

4 Newman Avenue, East Providence, RI

Brown Play School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, small teacher-to-child ratios, and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally while developing creativity and a love of learning. The school is also noted for fostering a strong sense of community among families.

Individual attention and care from teachersReggio Emilia-inspired learning approachenrichment activities (yoga

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Daycare types in East Providence

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 10

Child Daycare & Preschools in East Providence, Rhode Island

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in East Providence, Rhode Island, making up 24% of the 17 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 East Providence have an average rating of 4.06 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities, with 56% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 110 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in East Providence, 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 East Providence

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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
Brown Play School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Brown Play School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, small teacher-to-child ratios, and caring staff. Parents consistently report that their children flourish academically, socially, and emotionally while developing creativity and a love of learning. The school is also noted for fostering a strong sense of community among families.

Individual attention and care from teachersReggio Emilia-inspired learning approachenrichment activities (yoga
Address
4 Newman Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 435-0126
The Early Learning Center Of Ri LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
268 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 228-7770
Boys And Girls Club Of Ep - Meadow
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
60 Bart Drive, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 536-4231

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in East Providence, Rhode Island, out of 17 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 East Providence have an average Google rating of 4.06 out of 5 across 9 rated facilities. About 56% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in East Providence, 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
East Providence offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 10 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 East Providence for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in East Providence 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.