How do I choose the right daycare in Pawtucket?

When choosing a daycare in Pawtucket, 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

What types of daycare are available in Pawtucket?

Pawtucket offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 3 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 15 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Child Daycare & Preschools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island (2 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Rhode Island?

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 Pawtucket for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Pawtucket

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.

T.L.C. Day Care Center

4.59 score

4.8(14)

550 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 34 children

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 atmosphereexcellent communication

Joyful Hearts Childcare

4.56 score

4.7(20)

91 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 39 children

Joyful Hearts Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication as key strengths that keep children happy and learning.

Caring and attentive staffengaging activities and special eventsdaily updates and photosclean and hygienic facility

Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park Elc

4.37 score

4.5(14)

333 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 343 children

Parents consistently praise Pawtucket Y/Heritage Park ELC as an excellent daycare facility with highly professional and friendly staff. The clean, spacious facility offers enriching activities including outdoor time, river views, meals/formula, and YMCA membership benefits for families.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilityspacious and open layoutoutdoor activities and river views

The Children'S Worksho-East Street

4.22 score

4.3(15)

178 East Street, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 83 children

The Children's Workshop-East Street receives consistently high praise from parents who report a supportive, loving environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the director Angeliz and staff as exceptional, caring, and communicative, with many describing the center as becoming an extension of their family. The facility is noted for affordable pricing, engaging curriculum, and use of the Brightwheel app for parent communication.

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Pawtucket Family Ymca

4.16 score

4.2(20)

20 Summer Street, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 246 children

Parents praise the Pawtucket Family YMCA for its clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and welcoming community atmosphere. The facility offers extensive amenities including an Olympic-sized pool, gym, fitness center, and various family activities. Financial aid options are available to make membership more affordable.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and accommodating stafflarge Olympic-sized poolgym and fitness center

Darlington Early Childhood Center

3.85 score

3.7(5)

680 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

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 teachersindividualized child development approach

Lori'S Little Lambs Christian Dcc

3.45 score

3.1(8)

210 Dexter St., Pawtucket, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 67 children

Lori's Little Lambs receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise and serious concerns. Positive reviewers highlight cleanliness, Christian curriculum, loving staff, and daily communication. Negative reviewers report unprofessional billing practices, poor facility conditions, lack of parent communication, and staff conduct issues.

Clean facilityChristian-based curriculumloving and caring teachersdaily parent communication

Child Daycare & Preschools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

There are 2 child daycare & preschools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, making up 10% of the 20 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 child daycare & preschools daycares in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, out of 20 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Pawtucket, 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

Pawtucket offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 3 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 15 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 Pawtucket for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Pawtucket 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.

2 Child Daycare & Preschools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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