Child Care Centers in Rhode Island

Rhode Island is home to 343 licensed child care centers. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with child care centers in Rhode Island

Rhode Island, RI 237 providers Rhode Island, RI 64 providers Rhode Island, RI 30 providers Rhode Island, RI 37 providers Rhode Island, RI 26 providers Ri 02921 Cranston, RI 1 providers

About child care centers in Rhode Island

Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.

Frequently asked questions

How many child care centers does Rhode Island have?

This directory covers 343 licensed child care centers in Rhode Island, spread across 6 cities and counties, drawn from state child care licensing registries.

What is the best way to compare child care centers in Rhode Island?

To compare child care centers, check the licensing record and inspection history, ask about staff-to-child ratios and caregiver turnover, and look at how the day is structured. A visit tells you more than any single score. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: State child care licensing registries (9 states), US Child Care Providers (Ryan Koch). Data as of 2026-10-07.

Required disclosures

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