Some of the Best Daycares in Providence, RI
Of Providence's 305 daycares, 85 (28%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Rhode Island's statewide rate of 45%. Locally, providers average 2.8 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 66 centers and 225 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Rhode Island's average of 43%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in 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 Providence
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Providence: 3.4 (Sample of 305).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Providence: 2.8 (Sample of 260).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Providence: 4.9 (Sample of 305).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Providence
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Providence?
- There are 305 licensed child care providers in Providence.
- What percentage of Providence daycares have high quality ratings?
- 28% of 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 Providence?
- 66 center-based, 225 home-based providers operate in Providence.
- How do Providence daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Rhode Island?
- Providence daycares average 2.8 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