Best Before or After School Daycare in East Providence, RI

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

Map

Daycare types in East Providence

All Before or After School Daycare in East Providence

Showing 10 results