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Best Before or After School Daycare in South Kingstown, RI

Compare 7 before or after school daycare in South Kingstown. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

South Kingstown, Rhode Island at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.24/5
Parent reviews
85
Top rated (4.5+)
4

South Kingstown has 7 licensed before or after school daycare with 85 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.The largest concentration is in 02879 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in South 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.

  1. 1
    Tri-County Caa S.K. Head Start
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    1935 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 26 children

    Reviews praise the organization's helpful and patient staff. Parents appreciate the accessible services and community resources provided. Food quality is also highlighted as a positive aspect.

    Helpful and patient staffeasy appointment processcaring servicecommunity information resources
  2. 2
    South County Ymca Pre-School
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    165 Broad Rock Road, South Kingstown, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 97 children

    Reviews praise the South County YMCA's facility quality, cleanliness, and helpful staff, with particular appreciation for recent renovations and well-maintained equipment. However, some members express concerns about operational policies, limited hours, and capacity constraints during peak times.

    Friendly and professional staffclean facilitynewly renovated fitness center and locker roomswell-maintained equipment
  3. 3
    South County Y At Peace Dale
    3.68 score
    3.6(20)

    109 Kersey Road, South Kingstown, RI · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 50 children

    Note: Reviews are primarily for the YMCA fitness facility, not daycare services. Members praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and recent renovations, though some note limitations with hours, equipment availability, and facility age.

    Clean facilityhelpful and professional staffwell-maintained equipmentrecent fitness center renovation

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in South Kingstown

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
3
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in South Kingstown, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

3.84avg rating
7 daycares · 5 rated

Child Daycare & Preschools

5avg rating
4 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.7avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

South Kingstown zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
0287910
4.22
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in South Kingstown (18–122 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in South Kingstown based on parent reviews

First Step At Kingston

5(1)

25 West Independence Way, South Kingstown, RI

Cane Child Development Center

4(3)

281 Post Road, South Kingstown, RI

Parents highlight the center's family-like atmosphere, noting that children appear genuinely happy and teachers demonstrate a deep, genuine interest in their development. Families also appreciate the convenience of provided meals and the supportive, understanding management staff.

children are happyteachers are caring and interestedfamily-like feel

South County Ymca Pre-School

3.6(20)

165 Broad Rock Road, South Kingstown, RI

Reviews praise the South County YMCA's facility quality, cleanliness, and helpful staff, with particular appreciation for recent renovations and well-maintained equipment. However, some members express concerns about operational policies, limited hours, and capacity constraints during peak times.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilitynewly renovated fitness center and locker rooms

South County Y At Peace Dale

3.6(20)

109 Kersey Road, South Kingstown, RI

Note: Reviews are primarily for the YMCA fitness facility, not daycare services. Members praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and recent renovations, though some note limitations with hours, equipment availability, and facility age.

Clean facilityhelpful and professional staffwell-maintained equipment

Growing Children Of Rhode Island

3(4)

1175 South Road, South Kingstown, RI

Some parents highlight the spacious, clean facility and caring staff, noting their children enjoy the playground and daily learning activities. Conversely, other accounts describe unprofessional management, including rude interactions, failure to return calls, and unauthorized extra fees.

caring staffclean and organized facilityengaging playground

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Daycare types in South Kingstown

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 7

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Before or After School Daycare in South Kingstown, Rhode Island

There are 7 before or after school daycare in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, making up 54% of the 13 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 South Kingstown have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 85 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in South 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 South Kingstown

Showing 7 results

First Step At Kingston
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
25 West Independence Way, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 782-6600
Cane Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
4

Parents highlight the center's family-like atmosphere, noting that children appear genuinely happy and teachers demonstrate a deep, genuine interest in their development. Families also appreciate the convenience of provided meals and the supportive, understanding management staff.

children are happyteachers are caring and interestedfamily-like feel
Address
281 Post Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-7210
South County Ymca Pre-School
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Reviews praise the South County YMCA's facility quality, cleanliness, and helpful staff, with particular appreciation for recent renovations and well-maintained equipment. However, some members express concerns about operational policies, limited hours, and capacity constraints during peak times.

Friendly and professional staffclean facilitynewly renovated fitness center and locker rooms
Address
165 Broad Rock Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 265-4203
South County Y At Peace Dale
Before or After School Daycare
3.6

Note: Reviews are primarily for the YMCA fitness facility, not daycare services. Members praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and recent renovations, though some note limitations with hours, equipment availability, and facility age.

Clean facilityhelpful and professional staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
109 Kersey Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 265-4268
Growing Children Of Rhode Island
Before or After School Daycare
3

Some parents highlight the spacious, clean facility and caring staff, noting their children enjoy the playground and daily learning activities. Conversely, other accounts describe unprofessional management, including rude interactions, failure to return calls, and unauthorized extra fees.

caring staffclean and organized facilityengaging playground
Address
1175 South Road, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-1963
The Goddard School
Before or After School Daycare

The Goddard School in South Kingstown receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, strong communication, and developmental support provided to children from infancy through pre-kindergarten. Parents highlight the professionalism of ownership and administration, cleanliness, and preparation for kindergarten entry. Multiple families report multi-year enrollments and express strong satisfaction with their experience.

caring and attentive
Address
20 Preservation Way, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 789-0300
Uri Child Development Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10 Lower College Rd, South Kingstown, RI
Phone
(401) 874-2758

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 before or after school daycares in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, out of 13 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 South Kingstown have an average Google rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in South Kingstown, 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
South Kingstown offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 7 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 South Kingstown for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in South Kingstown 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.