Licensed Daycare in Cranston, Rhode Island
Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.
Childcare costs in Cranston
ChildCare Aware reports the Rhode Island average full-time cost at $1,380/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Cranston vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Rhode Island families may also qualify for Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (855) 697-4347).
Full Rhode Island licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 68 kids
All Cranston licensed centers
Page 3 of 5La Petite Academy Cumberland #16
Cranston
La Petite Academy North Providence #50
Cranston
Little Hearts North Providence #38
Cranston
Little Hearts Providence #68
Cranston
Little Hearts West Warwick #22
Cranston
North Providence ABC Childcare #43
Cranston
North Providence Early Learning Center #42
Cranston
North Providence Primrose School #49
Cranston
North Providence Sunshine Daycare #40
Cranston
Nurturing Hearts Johnston #43
Cranston
Nurturing Hearts Warwick #39
Cranston
Nurturing Hearts Woonsocket #49
Cranston
Pawtucket Children's Place #2
Cranston
Pawtucket Creative Kids #11
Cranston
Pawtucket KinderCare #4
Cranston
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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Search 63 Licensed Centers in Cranston
Free, no signup, verified directly with Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care.