Some of the Best Daycares in Cumberland, RI
Of Cumberland's 21 daycares, 15 (71%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Rhode Island's statewide rate of 45%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 14 centers and 6 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 Cumberland. 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 Cumberland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Cumberland: 4.0 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Cumberland: 3.1 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Cumberland: 4.9 (Sample of 21).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Cumberland
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Cumberland?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Cumberland.
- What percentage of Cumberland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 71% of Cumberland 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 Cumberland?
- 14 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Cumberland.
- How do Cumberland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Rhode Island?
- Cumberland daycares average 3.1 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