Best Daycares in Cranston, RI — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Cranston's 82 daycares, 37 (45%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Rhode Island's statewide rate of 48%. Locally, providers average 2.7 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 33 centers and 41 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Rhode Island's average of 42%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Cranston. 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 Cranston
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cranston: 3.7 (Sample of 82).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cranston: 2.7 (Sample of 62).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cranston: 5.0 (Sample of 82).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cranston?
- There are 82 licensed child care providers in Cranston.
- What percentage of Cranston daycares have high quality ratings?
- 45% of Cranston daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 48% statewide in Rhode Island.
- What types of childcare are available in Cranston?
- 33 center-based, 41 home-based providers operate in Cranston.
- How do Cranston daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Rhode Island?
- Cranston daycares average 2.7 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