Some of the Best Daycares in Lincoln, RI
Of Lincoln's 19 daycares, 7 (37%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Rhode Island's statewide rate of 45%. 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 12 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 Lincoln. 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 Lincoln
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lincoln: 3.5 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lincoln: 2.7 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lincoln: 5.0 (Sample of 19).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Lincoln
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lincoln?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Lincoln.
- What percentage of Lincoln daycares have high quality ratings?
- 37% of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
- 12 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Lincoln.
- How do Lincoln daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Rhode Island?
- Lincoln 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