Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Rhode Island, RI

Rhode Island, Rhode Island is served by 34 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Rhode IslandProviders
Child Care Centers24View directory
Family Child Care Homes0—
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools10View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Rhode Island

24 licensed child care centerss are listed in Rhode Island. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center A Kid's Life Rhode Island, RI 02832 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Block Island Early Learning Center Rhode Island, RI 02807 Capacity 38 Child Care Center CANE Child Development Center Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Charlestown Early Learning Center Rhode Island, RI 02813 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Children's Learning Express Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 70 Child Care Center Clark Street Day Care Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 159 Child Care Center Curious Minds Early Learning Ctr. Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 52 Child Care Center Dunn's Corners Early LC/Kid Kare Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 38 Child Care Center First Step At Kingston Rhode Island, RI 02881 Capacity 66 Child Care Center Growing Children of Rhode Island Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 84 Child Care Center Hand-in-Hand Child Care Center Rhode Island, RI 02813 Capacity 32 Child Care Center Hidden Hills Early Learning Center Rhode Island, RI 02822 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Little Beginnings Rhode Island, RI 02832 Capacity 30 Child Care Center Littlebrook Child Development Ctr. Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 76 Child Care Center Msgr Clarke School Little Angels Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 24 Child Care Center Quest Montessori School Rhode Island, RI 02882 Capacity 52 Child Care Center South County Montessori School Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 89 Child Care Center Sunshine Early Child Care Center Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 142 Child Care Center The Children's Village Rhode Island, RI 02822 Capacity 72 Child Care Center The Early Learning Ctr of RI-Saund Rhode Island, RI 02874 Capacity 75 Child Care Center The Goddard School Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 116 Child Care Center URI Child Development Center Rhode Island, RI 02881 Capacity 30 Child Care Center West Bay Christian Academy Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 46 Child Care Center Westwood Y at Metcalf Rhode Island, RI 02822 Capacity 100

Preschools in Rhode Island

10 licensed preschoolss are listed in Rhode Island. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Cadence Academy Preschool NK Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 65 Preschool Cadence Academy Preschool Westerly Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 86 Preschool Central Nursery School Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 20 Preschool Sandcastles Montessori Preschool Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 18 Preschool St. Andrew Preschool Rhode Island, RI 02813 Capacity 18 Preschool Stepping Stone Preschool Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 24 Preschool The Village Cooperative Nursery Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 23 Preschool Trinity Lutheran Preschool Rhode Island, RI 02804 Capacity 18 Preschool Westerly Preschool Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 20 Preschool Wood River Preschool Rhode Island, RI 02832 Capacity 20

Head Start Programs in Rhode Island

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Rhode Island. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Tri-County CAA N.K. Head Start Rhode Island, RI 02852 Capacity 18 Head Start Program Tri-County CAA S.K. Head Start Rhode Island, RI 02879 Capacity 26 Head Start Program Tri-County CAA Westerly Head Start Rhode Island, RI 02891 Capacity 54
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ZIP codes in Rhode Island

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How to pick care in Rhode Island

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Rhode Island, RI, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Nearby cities in Washington County

North Kingstown, RI 1 providers Wakefield, RI 1 providers Westerly, RI 1 providers

Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Rhode Island, RI have?
Based on current licensing data, Rhode Island is home to 34 state-licensed providers: 24 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 10 preschools.
How do Rhode Island facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Rhode Island to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Rhode Island licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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Required disclosures

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