Licensed Daycare in Rhode Island
Search 650 verified daycare and childcare centers across Rhode Island, sourced directly from Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care . Filter by age group, program type, and subsidy acceptance — no signup.
Rhode Island Childcare Licensing
In Rhode Island, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:4 for infants under 12 months, 1:6 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:10 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child CareQuick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg infant cost
- $1,380/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $1,080/mo
Top Cities for Daycare in Rhode Island
View all cities →Rhode Island Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Rhode Island families can apply for Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (855) 697-4347
Recently Verified Centers
View all 650 →Warwick Bright Futures Daycare #9
Richmond, RI
Licensed Group Child Care HomeLittle Hearts Warwick #10
Tiverton, RI
Preschool ProgramWarwick Kids First Academy #11
Narragansett, RI
Head Start CenterWarwick Sunshine Daycare #12
Kingston, RI
Before & After School CareTiny Tots of Warwick #13
Narragansett, RI
Infant & Toddler CenterWarwick Early Learning Center #14
Warren, RI
Montessori SchoolWarwick ABC Childcare #15
Warwick, RI
Licensed Child Care CenterWarwick Bright Beginnings #16
Warwick, RI
Licensed Family Daycare HomeGrowing Minds Warwick #17
Warwick, RI
Licensed Group Child Care HomeWarwick Children's Place #18
Westerly, RI
Preschool ProgramHappy Days Warwick Daycare #19
Richmond, RI
Head Start CenterWarwick KinderCare #20
West Warwick, RI
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