Some of the Best Daycares in North Providence, RI
Of North Providence's 19 daycares, 11 (58%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Rhode Island's statewide rate of 45%. Locally, providers average 2.9 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 5 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 North Providence. 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 North Providence
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in North Providence: 3.8 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in North Providence: 2.9 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in North Providence: 4.7 (Sample of 19).
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Some of the Best Daycares in North Providence
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in North Providence?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in North Providence.
- What percentage of North Providence daycares have high quality ratings?
- 58% of North Providence 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 North Providence?
- 12 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in North Providence.
- How do North Providence daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Rhode Island?
- North Providence daycares average 2.9 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