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We have 38 pre-k schools in Cranston, RI! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Pre-K Schools in Cranston, RI are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 38 listed pre-k schools

Miss Lee Ann's Early Learning Center

I think this is an amazing school with an amazing staff my child has learned and excelled so much during the last few years (preschool and...

- Mckenna

Kat's Dance Centre & Performing Arts

great environment for kids love it there

- Anonymous

Johnston Child Care Center

we've had very good experiences at Johnson Child Care Center and have been going for 7 years!

- Heather B.

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Early Foundation Academy

181 Princess Avenue Cranston, RI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Early Foundation Academy was founded with the goal to provide children with a first-class nurturing, safe, diverse and creative environment while providing parents with an affordable option to set their little ones on the right foundation to learn and grow during their early years. We specialize in preschool, pre-k, summer...
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Miss Lee Ann's Early Learning Center

180 Oaklawn Ave Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
Preschool
Miss Lee Ann's Early Learning Center is a state-licensed, full-service daycare facility in Cranston, Rhode Island. The center seeks to provide developmentally appropriate preschool programs, full day kindergarten, before and after school care, and more. Their primary goal is to enrich each child’s physical, social, emotional,...

Mckenna says "I think this is an amazing school with an amazing staff my child has learned and excelled so much during the last few years (preschool and kindergarten) My...

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The Curious Child Cranston

1308 Phenix Ave. CRANSTON, RI

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Curious Child Cranston is located in Cranston Rhode Island and we are a center that promotes mutual respect, shared learning, problem solving and participation. This school seeks to consider the whole child not in isolation but in the context of the community, family, and school. We offer infant, toddler, preschool and pre-k...
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The Children's Village

1326 Plainfield Street Cranston, RI

1.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Special needs
Academic
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
The Children's Village Early Learning Center is a loving environment for children of the ages of 6 weeks through 5 years of age. Here at the Children's Village, we offer an infant program, toddler program, pre-school and pre-k programs where children learn through math, science, music and arts. We are open year round and offer...
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Kat's Dance Centre & Performing Arts

101 Higginson Ave Lincoln, RI

5.0(1)
Kats Dance Centre & Performing Arts - Where you learn to dance and join a family! At KDCPA we take our roles as mentors and teachers in your child's life very seriously. It is our objective to inspire a passion for the art of dance in every child who passes through our doors. In the process, we strive to set the right example...

Anonymous says "great environment for kids love it there"

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MONTESSORI CENTRE OF BARRINGTON

303 SOWAMS RD BARRINGTON, RI

State license verified

We have 2 spots available in our Pre-K and Kindergarten program for the Fall 23-24: Full Day (8:30 - 3:00) and Extended Day (8:30 - 4:30) 5 days a week. There are also options of Early Birds from 8:00am and Late Train to 5:00pm.
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Federal Hill House - Early Learning Center

9 Courtland Street PROVIDENCE, RI

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Our Early Learning Center serves as a safe, educational, and imaginative place for your child to grow. Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years progress through toddler, pre-school, and Pre-K classrooms, and graduate ready for Kindergarten. Federal Hill House’s Early Learning Center serves children 6 weeks to 5 years old. There are...
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ABC's, 123's & TLC

87 East Greenwich Avenue West Warwick, RI

State licensed, West Warwick home daycare has part-time and full-time openings. Close to Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich West Greenwich and the 95. I have a creative playroom with puzzles, blocks, cars, toys, play-doh, arts and crafts, computer, large library, and games. Outside there is a large yard with swingset, climbing...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

22 Cedar Swamp Road SMITHFIELD, RI

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Sunny Fields Preschool

352 Warren Ave Seekonk, MA

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Sunny Fields Preschool is welcoming children ages 2.9 yrs. To Pre-K. Our main goal is to provide an environment that will inspire and support creative thinking, provoke exploration and investigation, and encourage social interaction. An environment where children are part of the learning process, driving the curriculum...
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WonderKids Early Learning Center of RI

73 Alhambra Road Warwick, RI

State license verified

International
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
WONDERKIDS passion for child development has enhanced the learning experience in young minds by bringing out the greatness within children since 1987. WONDERKIDS Early Learning Center of RI offers exceptional early learning programs from Infancy through Pre-Kindergarten. Because of our commitment to healthy eating, we...
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Buttonwoods School for Young Children

311 Buttonwoods Ave Warwick, RI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Faith based
Kindergarten
Preschool
Buttonwoods School for Young Children is a private Christian Preschool and Kindergarten that offers half day and full day programs. We focus on the whole child which includes character building. There is an atmosphere of "family" with the pristine care and compassion, as well as, the individualized learning and guidance that...
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Johnston Child Care Center

87 PUTNAM PIKE JOHNSTON, RI

5.0(1)

State license verified

Cooperative
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
We offer a friendly, engaging, and clean facility that always make sure the well-bring and safety of the children come first. We offer care for children ages 6 weeks till 5 years of age or going into kindergarten. We also offer before and after school care as well as school and summer vacations. We are ONLY able to...

Heather B. says "we've had very good experiences at Johnson Child Care Center and have been going for 7 years!"

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Nicole E

12 Oak Rd Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
I have been working with children for 5 years. I have been babysitting for multiple children since age 15. I received my teaching assistant certification through the vocational program at Coventry High School. I began as an intern for the Little Oakers integrated pre-school, working with children of special needs. I then...

Dina Y. says ""I am a full-time, working mother in my early 40's with no family living locally so I need a reliable support system. Nicole has worked for me over 8...

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Love 4 All Childcare Center

162 Metcalf St Providence, RI

5.0(1)
Child care
Preschool
Love 4 All Childcare Center located at 162 Metcalf Street, Providence, Rhode Island, offers basic childcare and learning services. The center operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school...

Arlene says "My son has been in every room in The love for all on Metcalf St. He's been at the facility for 4 years and up until now i can't say anything about their...

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Scribbles Academy

678 Killingly Street Johnston, RI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
We provide care from 6 weeks - 12years. We have a Younger and Older Infants - Toddlers - Pre 3 - Pre 4 - School age rooms
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Family Tree

126 Edythe St Warwick, RI

Child care
Preschool
Family Tree is a company offering child care and early education services to families residing in the Warwick area. The company offers infant and toddler care, preschool and pre-kindergarten programs, before and after-school services, and summer camps for children up to 13 years old. Family Tree’s mission is to provide programs...
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Dana's Day Care

25 Rathbun St West Warwick, RI

Child care
Dana's Day Care is an independent child care and preschool center that offers educational daycare services designed for young kids. Dana's Day Care is located at 25 Rathbun Street, and the company serves families living in West Warwick, RI. The center has a capacity of six children, and they admit pre-kindergarten kids who are...
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Little Red Hen Pre School

358 Forge Rd East Greenwich, RI

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Little Red Hen Preschool is an early childhood center that offers day care and educational programs for young children. Based in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the company admits nursery, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten kids, ages three years old and up. Little Red Hen Preschool is fully accredited by the NAEYC, and they also...
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Kids Quarters

64 Bay Spring Ave Barrington, RI

Kindergarten
Preschool
Child care
Kids Quarters is an early childhood center that offers child care and education programs for infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten children. Cased in Barrington, Rhode Island, the company operates during weekends, Mondays through Fridays from six thirty in the morning up to six in the evening. Kids Quarters’ curriculum is...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Cranston, RI

Pre-k programs in Cranston, RI offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Cranston, RI, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Cranston, RI typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Cranston, RI programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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