5 Before or After School Daycare in Smithfield, Rhode Island

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Smithfield

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

   Bright Start Academy

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   688 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 61 children

   Bright Start Academy receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owner Kiana and staff for creating a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, individualized attention (including special needs accommodation), and engaging activities like field trips and special events.

   Academic and social developmentexperienced and caring staffowner Kiana's leadershipcleanliness
2. 2

   Stork'S Nest Child Academy V

   4.62 score

   5(8)

   440 George Washington Highwa, Smithfield, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 172 children

   Parents consistently praise Stork's Nest Child Academy for exceptional childcare with kind, dedicated teachers who create a nurturing, family-like environment. Children show strong development and enthusiasm for attending, with parents noting the clean, safe facility and effective communication tools like the Brightwheel app.

   Caring and loving staffclean and safe facilitystrong developmental progressexcellent communication with parents
3. 3

   Greenville Nursery School

   4.55 score

   4.9(8)

   1 Church Street, Smithfield, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

   Parents consistently praise Greenville Nursery School for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional leadership under director Tiffany. Children show significant growth in confidence, social skills, and academic preparation for kindergarten. Staff members are described as caring, communicative, and dedicated to creating a safe, engaging learning environment.

   Passionate and dedicated director (Tiffany)welcoming front-desk staff (Donna)patient and professional
4. 4

   Smithfield Ymca

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   15 Deerfield Dr, Smithfield, RI · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children

   Smithfield YMCA receives consistently positive feedback from members across multiple programs including after-school care, summer camp, swim lessons, and fitness facilities. Parents praise the friendly and helpful staff, well-organized programs, quality instruction, and convenient location. The facility is popular with families and offers programs for various age groups and fitness levels.

   Friendly and helpful stafforganized programsquality swim instructionE-Gy
5. 5

   Smithfield Ymca@ Old County Road

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   200 Old County Rd., Smithfield, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

   Smithfield YMCA @ Old County Road receives consistently high praise from parents and members. Reviews highlight excellent staff friendliness, well-organized programs, quality instruction, and modern facilities including an E-Gym and large pool. The facility is popular for after-school care, summer camp, swim lessons, and general membership.

   friendly and helpful stafforganized and communicativequality swim instructionmodern equipment (E-Gym)
6. 6

   The Children'S Workshop Smithfield

   4.32 score

   4.4(20)

   22 Cedar Swamp Road, Smithfield, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 101 children

   Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy (formerly The Children's Workshop) in Smithfield for its caring, experienced staff and educational approach. The facility receives high marks for safety, cleanliness, daily communication via the Kaymbu app with photos, and children's visible enthusiasm and developmental progress. Multiple reviewers noted smooth transitions to daycare and strong emotional bonds between teachers and students.

   Warm and passionate teaching staf
7. 7

   Breezy Knoll Child Care Center

   4.12 score

   4.2(8)

   311 Stillwater Road, Smithfield, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 86 children

   Breezy Knoll receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong curriculum. Parents report their children thriving and feeling confident in the center's care. Two negative reviews cite poor people skills and general dissatisfaction, contrasting sharply with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.

   Caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentstrong curriculumchildren flourish academically and behaviorally

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