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111 Child Daycare & Preschools in Rhode Island

Browse 111 child daycare & preschools 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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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
Bloom LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
33 Mitchell'S Lane, Middletown, RI
Phone
(401) 842-0003
Once Upon A Time Academy LLC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Once Upon a Time Academy LLC receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the facility, staff consistency, child development, and communication tools. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about hygiene practices, supervision, and staff conduct.

Experienced and consistent teacherssmooth transitions between age groupschild development and social growth
Address
2072 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 231-5332
Once Upon A Time I/T Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Once Upon a Time I/T Academy receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, child development, facility quality, and communication apps. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about hygiene practices, staff professionalism, and child supervision.

Caring and patient teachersstrong child development outcomesstaff continuity
Address
2080 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 231-0585
Dreamland Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Dreamland Learning Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment. However, two recent negative reviews raise serious concerns about operational reliability, staffing issues, and unprofessional handling of enrollment and billing matters.

Attentive and caring staffsmall class sizes with good student-to-teacher ratiosclean facility
Address
1253 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI
Phone
(401) 280-1400
Creative Center Day Care II INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

CREATIVE CENTER DAY CARE II INC. receives mixed reviews with significant concerns. Positive reviews praise the caring and responsive staff, cleanliness, and strong care for children with special needs. However, negative reviews cite poor communication responsiveness, concerning staff behavior, and overall quality concerns.

caring and responsive staffclean facilitygood for special needs children
Address
2952 Hartford Avenue, Unit 3, Johnston, RI
Phone
(401) 934-2807
Apple Blossom Preschool- Elc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
136 County Road, Barrington, RI
Phone
(401) 245-2775
Hope Street Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
46 Hope Street, Woonsocket, RI
Phone
(401) 766-3384
Children'S Friend@Hartford Avenue
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parents report mixed experiences at this center. Positive feedback highlights good childcare quality and effective staff, though one reviewer noted need for more staff. However, multiple parents express serious concerns about health and safety practices, staff negligence regarding weather protection, and poor communication/accessibility via phone.

Good childcare qualityeffective staffnice facility
Address
550 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 752-7950
Club Creative
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
614 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry, RI
Phone
(401) 615-3846
R I College Cooperative Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 456-8154
Academy For Little Learners
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7 Mechanic Street, Hopkinton, RI
Phone
(401) 539-3300
Dr. Day Care - South County
Child Daycare & Preschools

Dr. Day Care South County has received mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and staffing. While some parents praise individual staff members and the caring atmosphere, multiple recent reviews describe serious issues including staff turnover, poor administration, lack of communication with parents, inadequate child care practices, and inability to accommodate children with special needs.

Caring and loving staff in some classroomsfamily-oriented a
Address
12 High Street, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 785-8580
Sea Side Nursery School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19 Verndale Circle, Bristol, RI
Phone
(401) 254-0143
Bayside Ymca At Hampden Meadows
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
296 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI
Phone
(401) 209-8488
Busy B'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
185 Nausauket Road, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 739-7800
The Early Learning Center Of Ri
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise The Early Learning Center of RI in East Greenwich as an exceptional daycare with a warm, nurturing environment and strong educational focus. Children show significant developmental progress in language, academics, and social-emotional skills within months of enrollment. Staff members, particularly Director Renee and teachers like Ms. NeNe, Ms. Angel, and others, are frequently highlighted for their genuine care, patience, and individual attention to each child.

Small teacher-to-student ratioswarm and nurturing environmentstrong academic outcomes (reading
Address
2260 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI
Phone
(401) 294-4900
A Family Tree Early Learning Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools

A FAMILY TREE EARLY LEARNING CENTER in Warwick receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring, engaged staff, clean facility, strong communication through photos and updates, and nurturing learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report confidence in their care.

Kind and friendly staffclean facilitydaily photo updates
Address
1669 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 739-2626
The Learning Experience
Child Daycare & Preschools

The Learning Experience in Warwick receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring and invested staff, clean facility, comprehensive curriculum, and use of an app for real-time updates. Families report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care.

caring and attentive staffinvested teachers and administratorsclean and well-lit facility
Address
60 Jefferson Park Road, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 227-5418
Dr. Day Care-West Warwick
Child Daycare & Preschools

Dr. Day Care-West Warwick receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight a nurturing, clean environment with caring staff who support individual child development and provide engaging educational activities. Parents report their children are eager to attend and show measurable learning progress.

Caring and attentive staffpersonalized learning experiencesclean and secure facility
Address
297 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 615-8300
A Family Tree School-Age Enrichmen
Child Daycare & Preschools

A FAMILY TREE SCHOOL-AGE ENRICHMENT receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and engaged staff, clean facilities, strong communication through daily photos/updates, and nurturing environment that supports academic and emotional development across infant through elementary school ages.

Caring and kind staffclean facilitydaily photo/video updates
Address
42 Greco Lane, Warwick, RI
Phone
(401) 738-4444
Happy Hearts Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2608 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI
Phone
(401) 885-1017
The Children'S Village II INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1326 Plainfield Street, Cranston, RI
Phone
(401) 946-2211
Briarwood Child Academy-Smithfield
Child Daycare & Preschools

Briarwood Child Academy receives predominantly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, clean facilities, curriculum, and developmental progress of their children. However, a small number of recent reviews raise concerns about cleanliness, management decisions, and communication during transitions.

caring and knowledgeable teachersclean and spacious facilityage-appropriate curriculum
Address
85 West Reservoir Road, Smithfield, RI
Phone
(401) 231-2035
The Early Learning Center Of Ri LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
268 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 228-7770
Over The Rainbow Learning Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 383-0068
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Prov-Hartf
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
50 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, RI
Phone
(401) 709-6416
Children'S Workshop Foundation
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
175 Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket, RI
Phone
(401) 475-3668
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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 111 child daycare & preschools 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.