Best Daycares in Rhode Island — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers across 2 cities in Rhode Island.

Top Daycares in Rhode Island

  1. #1 — nickerson community Center Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — The Gingerbread House Preschool Score: 15/100

    Cranston, RI —

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

  3. #3 — Gingerbread House Preschool Score: 15/100

    Cranston, RI —

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Montessori Community School Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  5. #5 — Brown-Fox Point Early Childhood Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  6. #6 — Smith Hill Early Childhood Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  7. #7 — Imagine Preschool Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  8. #8 — Child's Play Cooperative Preschool Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  9. #9 — Montessori Children's House Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  10. #10 — East Side Nursery School Score: 15/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  11. #11 — Early Foundation Academy Score: 11/100

    Cranston, RI —

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

  12. #12 — Meeting Street Score: 11/100

    Providence, RI —

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

  13. #13 — The Livingston Center Preschool Score: 11/100

    Providence, RI —

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Rhode Island?
nickerson community Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Rhode Island based on our Guide Score. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Rhode Island?
We have ranked 13 daycares and childcare centers across 2 cities in Rhode Island. Rankings are computed by Guide Score and updated regularly.