Best Daycares in Barrington, RI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Barrington's 14 daycares, 11 (79%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Rhode Island's statewide rate of 45%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Rhode Island averages of 2.9 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 10 centers and 2 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Rhode Island's average of 43%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Barrington. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Rhode Island methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Barrington
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Barrington: 4.4 (Sample of 14).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Barrington: 3.2 (Sample of 5).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Barrington: 5.0 (Sample of 14).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Barrington?
- There are 14 licensed child care providers in Barrington.
- What percentage of Barrington daycares have high quality ratings?
- 79% of Barrington daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 45% statewide in Rhode Island.
- What types of childcare are available in Barrington?
- 10 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Barrington.
- How do Barrington daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Rhode Island?
- Barrington daycares average 3.2 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Rhode Island statewide average of 2.9.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Rhode Island?
- Rhode Island offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Rhode Island