Best Before or After School Daycare in North Kingstown, RI
Compare 6 before or after school daycare in North Kingstown. Average rating: 4.75/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island at a glance
- Programs
- 6
- Avg rating
- 4.75/5
- Parent reviews
- 42
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
North Kingstown has 6 licensed before or after school daycare with 42 parent reviews averaging 4.75/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02852 zip code, averaging 4.75 stars across 9 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in North Kingstown
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.
- 1The Children'S Workshop4.64 score4.8(20)
4094 Quaker Lane, North Kingstown, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy for providing a loving, nurturing environment with high-quality education and engaging curricula. Staff members are described as caring, attentive, and excellent at individualizing support for each child. Multiple families report their children transitioned from crying/anxious at previous daycares to thriving and eagerly attending school.
Warm and nurturing environmentindividualized attention for each childengaging acad - 2Childrens Learning Express4.4 score4.6(10)
7525 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 70 children
Children's Learning Express receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, family-like environment, and child happiness. However, one former employee gave a 1-star rating citing serious safety and regulatory concerns including staff turnover, DCYF investigations, and unsafe conditions.
caring and dedicated staffclean facilitychildren eager to attendfamily-like atmosphere
Rating Distribution
Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in North Kingstown
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in North Kingstown, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
North Kingstown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02852 | 9 | 4.75 | 4 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in North Kingstown (36–145 children)
Small
up to 30 children
0
Medium
31–75 children
8
Large
76–150 children
2
Very Large
150+ children
0
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in North Kingstown based on parent reviews
Childrens Learning Express
7525 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI
Children's Learning Express receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, family-like environment, and child happiness. However, one former employee gave a 1-star rating citing serious safety and regulatory concerns including staff turnover, DCYF investigations, and unsafe conditions.
Sunshine Early Child Care Center
11 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, RI
Parents highlight the program's high quality, clean environment, and engaging curriculum, with staff described as caring, professional, and responsive to communication. However, one reviewer reports being terminated due to unmet special needs and disputes over diapering protocols, a claim the center attributes to a necessary transition to more specialized care for the child's safety.
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Daycare types in North Kingstown
Before or After School Daycare in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
There are 6 before or after school daycare in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, making up 60% of the 10 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 North Kingstown have an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 42 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in North Kingstown, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Before or After School Daycare in North Kingstown
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Children's Learning Express receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising caring staff, family-like environment, and child happiness. However, one former employee gave a 1-star rating citing serious safety and regulatory concerns including staff turnover, DCYF investigations, and unsafe conditions.
- Address
- 7525 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI
- Phone
- (401) 667-2575
Parents highlight the program's high quality, clean environment, and engaging curriculum, with staff described as caring, professional, and responsive to communication. However, one reviewer reports being terminated due to unmet special needs and disputes over diapering protocols, a claim the center attributes to a necessary transition to more specialized care for the child's safety.
- Address
- 11 Iafrate Way, North Kingstown, RI
- Phone
- (401) 294-3510
- Address
- 101 Wickford Point Road, North Kingstown, RI
- Phone
- (401) 828-0130
- Address
- 1239 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI
- Phone
- (401) 294-3575
- Address
- 475 School Street, North Kingstown, RI
- Phone
- (401) 884-3600
- Address
- 850 Stony Fort Road, North Kingstown, RI
- Phone
- (401) 783-8282
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Frequently asked questions
- 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
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