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Best Before or After School Daycare in Portsmouth, RI

Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Portsmouth. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Portsmouth, Rhode Island at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Portsmouth has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.9/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 02871 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 5 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Portsmouth

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
    Portsmouth Nursery School
    4.6 score
    4.8(15)

    2732 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 20 children

    Portsmouth Nursery School receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents who praise the nurturing environment, skilled teachers, and play-based learning approach. Parents consistently report their children are well-prepared for kindergarten and excited to attend daily. The facility is clean, engaging, and fosters strong community connections among families.

    Caring and knowledgeable teachersclean facilitiesplay-based learningweekly activity rotation
  2. 2
    Countryside Children'S Center
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    1676 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 111 children

    Countryside Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a premier child care facility on the island. Parents highlight the quality of care and recommend the center to others. Staff are noted as pleasant and easy to work with.

    Amazing care qualityhighly recommendedchildren enjoyed attendingpleasant staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Portsmouth

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

Daycare Types Compared

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

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.8avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Portsmouth zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
028715
4.9
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Portsmouth (18–111 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

2

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Portsmouth based on parent reviews

Countryside Children'S Center

5(5)

1676 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI

Countryside Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a premier child care facility on the island. Parents highlight the quality of care and recommend the center to others. Staff are noted as pleasant and easy to work with.

Amazing care qualityhighly recommendedchildren enjoyed attending

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Daycare types in Portsmouth

Child Daycare & Preschools 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 3

Before or After School Daycare in Portsmouth, Rhode Island

There are 3 before or after school daycare in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, making up 60% of the 5 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 Portsmouth have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth

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Countryside Children'S Center
Before or After School Daycare
5

Countryside Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a premier child care facility on the island. Parents highlight the quality of care and recommend the center to others. Staff are noted as pleasant and easy to work with.

Amazing care qualityhighly recommendedchildren enjoyed attending
Address
1676 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI
Phone
(401) 683-0991
Hathaway Alphabest
Before or After School Daycare
Address
53 Tallman Ave., Portsmouth, RI
Phone
(401) 871-2044
The Children'S School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1985 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI
Phone
(401) 683-5850

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 before or after school daycares in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, out of 5 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 Portsmouth have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Portsmouth, 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
Portsmouth offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 3 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 Portsmouth for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Portsmouth 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.