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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Pawtucket, RI

Compare 2 child daycare & preschools in Pawtucket. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island at a glance

Programs
2
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
167
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Pawtucket has 2 licensed child daycare & preschools with 167 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 58% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02860 zip code, averaging 4.43 stars across 18 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

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.

  1. 1
    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
  2. 2
    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
  3. 3
    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
  4. 4
    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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  5. 5
    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
  6. 6
    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
  7. 7
    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

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Pawtucket

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 167 reviews, analyzed by AI

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Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

4.2avg rating
15 daycares · 8 rated

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
3 daycares · 3 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.5avg rating
2 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Pawtucket zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0286018
4.43
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Pawtucket (29–343 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

14

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Pawtucket based on parent reviews

Crayons And Lolllipops

4.5(4)

479 West Avenue, Pawtucket, RI

While some parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and respectful staff, others report significant safety and professionalism concerns, including staff smoking near entrances, unlocked doors, and rude communication.

welcoming environmenttreats children like familyrespectful staff

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Daycare types in Pawtucket

Child Daycare & Preschools 2Church Daycare 3Before or After School Daycare 15

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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Pawtucket have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 58% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 167 parent reviews.

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Pawtucket

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Crayons And Lolllipops
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

While some parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere and respectful staff, others report significant safety and professionalism concerns, including staff smoking near entrances, unlocked doors, and rude communication.

welcoming environmenttreats children like familyrespectful staff
Address
479 West Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 723-0200
Children'S Workshop Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 475-3668

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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.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Pawtucket have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 58% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
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.