Best Before or After School Daycare in Providence, RI

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in 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

   Child'S Play

   4.71 score

   5(12)

   296 Angell St., Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

   Child's Play is a highly-regarded cooperative preschool in Providence offering play-based learning with strong parental involvement. Parents consistently praise the experienced, dedicated teachers, warm community atmosphere, and notable child development across academic, social, and emotional areas. The school accommodates diverse learning needs and offers flexible scheduling options.

   Experienced and dedicated teachersplay-based curriculumwarm and welcoming communitystrong parental involvement through co-op model
2. 2

   Eastside Early Learning Center

   4.7 score

   4.9(18)

   345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 44 children

   Eastside Early Learning Center receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff led by Director Shannon, strong curriculum focused on learning through play, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents report their children thrive emotionally and academically, with many staff members becoming trusted family friends. The center is noted as affordable for the area, well-maintained, and genuinely committed to both child development and family support.

   Caring and loving staffDirector Shannon's leadershiplearning through play curriculumoutdoor playground time
3. 3

   East Side Nursery School

   4.63 score

   4.8(18)

   372 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI · Church Daycare · Capacity: 18 children

   Parents consistently praise East Side Nursery School for its play-based learning approach, experienced and caring teachers, and strong sense of community fostered through the parent co-op model. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a warm, nurturing environment where learning is integrated naturally into daily activities.

   Experienced and caring teachersplay-based curriculumstrong parent community and co-op involvementsafe and clean facilities
4. 4

   Mother'S Morning Out

   4.58 score

   4.8(13)

   50 Orchard Avenue, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

   Mother's Morning Out is a church-based center in Providence that parents describe as a welcoming, beautiful community space. Reviews consistently praise the facility's modern, well-maintained interiors and the caring, friendly staff. The center appears to offer spiritual programming and community support services beyond traditional daycare.

   Beautiful and well-maintained facilityloving and caring communityfriendly staffspiritual atmosphere
5. 5

   Meeting Street Early Learning Cen

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 103 children

   Parents overwhelmingly praise Meeting Street Early Learning Center for its caring staff, engaging environment, and child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers report long waitlists, high satisfaction with the director and teachers, and children excited to attend daily. The center is noted for inclusivity with handicapped children and creating a supportive learning atmosphere.

   Friendly and caring staffexperienced directorchild development in speech and social skillsengaging activities
6. 6

   Capital City-Smith Hill Eclc

   4.56 score

   4.7(20)

   25 Danforth Street, Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 108 children

   Parents consistently praise Capital City-Smith Hill ECLC as an excellent preschool program with dedicated, caring teachers who adapt to individual learning styles. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially in a diverse, inclusive environment while feeling safe and well-cared for. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and strongly recommend the school.

   Qualified and passionate teacherspersonalized attention to each child's learning stylestrong academics and school readinessparent-teacher communication
7. 7

   Charles Street Community Center

   4.42 score

   4.6(12)

   663 Charles Street, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

   Parents consistently praise Charles Street Community Center as a clean, well-maintained facility with caring staff and good food. The center offers both childcare and adult day care services, with multilingual support available (English and Spanish). All reviewers gave positive ratings, with recent licensing updates noted.

   Clean facilitygood customer servicecaring staffquality food
8. 8

   Jewish Alliance Of Greater Ri S/A

   4.38 score

   4.5(15)

   401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

   This facility appears to be a community center rather than a daycare, with reviews praising its gym, pool, and physical therapy services. Reviewers consistently highlight the friendly and professional staff, modern amenities, and welcoming atmosphere.

   Friendly and professional staffwell-equipped gym with trainerslap swimming poolphysical therapy services
9. 9

   Washington Park Community Center

   4.37 score

   4.6(8)

   42 Jillson St, Providence, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 186 children

   Washington Park Community Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, empathetic staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's diverse team, cleanliness, and genuine commitment to each child's development and family well-being. The facility is noted for its positive impact on children and families, with particular appreciation for leadership under Fran.

   caring and empathetic staffdiverse co-ed staffingclean facilitystrong male role models
10. 10

    David Isenberg Family Learning Chi

    4.34 score

    4.5(11)

    401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children

    Parents generally praise David Isenberg Family Learning Center for its safe, structured environment and excellent facilities, particularly the pool. Most reviewers highlight attentive staff and strong community atmosphere. However, one parent reported issues with staff behavior, facility flooding, frequent closures, and lack of prorated discounts.

    Safe and secure environmentattentive staffexcellent facilitiesswimming pool

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