Best Daycares in Providence, RI — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Providence based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Providence

  1. #1 — Meeting Street Score: 100%

    Early Childhood - Special Education - Meeting Street

    Programs: Preschool, Disability law, Disability services and support organization, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Livingston Center Preschool Score: 86%

    The Livingston Center Preschool is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.grodencenter.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — East Side Nursery School Score: 86%

    East Side Nursery School is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.eastsidenurseryschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  4. #4 — nickerson community Center Score: 71%

    nickerson community Center is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.nickersoncc.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Brown-Fox Point Early Childhood Score: 69%

    Brown-Fox Point Early Childhood is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brownfoxpoint.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Child's Play Cooperative Preschool Score: 69%

    Child's Play Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childsplayri.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Montessori Community School Score: 69%

    Montessori Community School is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.mcsri.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Smith Hill Early Childhood Score: 69%

    Smith Hill Early Childhood is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.capcitycommunitycenter.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Imagine Preschool Score: 69%

    Imagine Preschool is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://providencecenter.org/services/child-and-family/imagine-preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Montessori Children's House Score: 69%

    Montessori Children's House is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://montessorichildrenshouse.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Children's Friend And Service Score: 37%

    Children's Friend And Service is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, psychologist, child care and day care, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, Psychologist, Child care and day care, School, Education, Health and medical. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Emma's Home Daycare Score: 37%

    Emma's Home Daycare is a childcare center in Providence, RI. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, professional services.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Professional services. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Providence?
Meeting Street is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Providence based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Providence?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Providence?
Childcare costs in Providence vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.