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Pre-K Schools in Smithfield, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 27 listed pre-k schools

A Child's University

Beautiful childcare center with professional and nurturing staff!

- Jennifer K

Little Explorer's Child Care

3 of my children attended Little Explorers. We love Laurie! She had an organized daily schedule, great good, and a loving personality. You...

- Jane P.

Davies Early Learning Center

Great new playground. Kids have so much fun!!

- Care member

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Cadence Academy Preschool

22 CEDAR SWAMP RD SMITHFIELD, RI

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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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A Child's University

370 George Washington Highway Smithfield, RI

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Nationally Accredited Early Childhood School voted "Best Place to Work In Rhode Island" offering kindergarten, preschool, and child care for infants and older children.

Jennifer K says "Beautiful childcare center with professional and nurturing staff!"

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Child care
The Little Village Schoolhouse is a state-licensed early childhood center that offers educational day care programs geared for preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten kids. The company is based in Smithfield, Rhode Island and operates from seven in the morning until six in the evening. The company implements a hands-on...
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Audubon Society of RI

12 Sanderson Rd Smithfield, RI

Audubon Society of RI offers a wide range of services and programs including early childhood education. Based in Smithfield, RI, the company’s programs are open to pre-kindergarten and elementary students. Audubon Society of RI operates on weekdays and is open from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
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Storks Nest Child Academy

440 George Washington Hwy Smithfield, RI

Child care
Storks Nest Child Academy in Smithfield, Rhode Island, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from six weeks to kindergarten that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's program aims to develop the...
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Little Explorer's Child Care

595 Logee St Woonsocket, RI

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care home for children 18 months to 4 years of age. (Located in the Mount St.Charles area of Woonsocket.)Your child will learn through play and exploration while socializing with a small group of children.Offering home cooked meals, preschool activities, large yard with a safe and nurturing environment.Your child will be...

Jane P. says "3 of my children attended Little Explorers. We love Laurie! She had an organized daily schedule, great good, and a loving personality. You cannot go wrong...

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Davies Early Learning Center

50 JENCKES HILL RD LINCOLN, RI

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1100/mo
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Located on the William M. Davies Jr Career and Technical High School campus, this program is unique in its collaboration with Davies Education/Childcare students. Staff offer a safe, quality enriched environment with learning activities aimed at preparing children for their next steps into kindergarten. This program provides...

Care Member says "Great new playground. Kids have so much fun!!"

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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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Federal Hill House - Early Learning Center

9 COURTLAND ST PROVIDENCE, RI

State license verified

starting at
$1020/mo
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
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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Janelle's Home Daycare

363 Old River Road Manville, RI

Are you looking for home daycare?? (Lincoln RI) Welcome to Janelle's Home Daycare!!!!! Are you looking for Daycare for your little ones? I am located in Manville (Lincoln) RI. Well I have a few openings for Full Time and Part Time!!! Great Rates. I also offer Before/After School from Pre K to 12yo. I also offer school...
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Cadence Academy Preschool

25 BLACKSTONE VALLEY PL LINCOLN, RI

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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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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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Johnston Child Care Center

87 PUTNAM PIKE JOHNSTON, RI

5.0(1)

State license verified

Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Day Care
+ 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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Love 4 All Childcare Center

162 Metcalf St Providence, RI

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
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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Abc Home Day Care

67 Jenckes Hill Rd. Lincoln, RI

5.0(2)

State license verified

ABC Home Day Care offers a planned early childhood curriculum in a relaxed home setting. The program will focus on socialization, education and development of your child in both formal and informal instruction. Our goal is to provide a fun, loving and safe learning environment for your child. Our home includes child safe...

Haydee says "Wonderful place for children to be in. I have 1 child currently attending and 1 child has graduated into kindergarten. He went into kindergarten with an...

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Cherry Hill Pre-School

10 Waterman Ave Johnston, RI

Preschool
Cherry Hill Pre-School is a house-based school located in Johnston, Rhode Island. It aims to provide a warm and loving environment for young children. It provides activities focused on every child's social, emotional, intellectual and physical development. Its educational programs involve kindergarten readiness.
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Scribbles Academy

678 Killingly Street Johnston, RI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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Federal Hill House

9 Courtland Street Providence, RI

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Preschool
+ 1 more
Federal Hill House's Early Learning Center serves children 18 months - 5 years old. There are 4 classrooms for children: Toddler 1 (18 months - 26 months), Toddler 2 (27 months - 36 months), Preschool (3 - 4 years old), and Pre-K (4 - 5 years old). FHH's Early Learning Center has a 3-star rating from BrightStars and is...
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Emmanuel Nursery School

120 Nate Whipple Hwy Cumberland, RI

Emmanuel Nursery School in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is a child care establishment that utilizes the Montessori philosophy and materials in their classroom that self-correct and help the students in developing their five senses. This child care institution helps in promoting independence on the part of the children, enhancing...
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Angels Little Daycare Inc

83 Waterman Ave Johnston, RI

Preschool
Child care
Angels Little Daycare Inc is an NAEYC-affiliated child care company that offers early care and learning programs for young children. Located in Johnston, Rhode Island, Angels Little Daycares programs are open to infants, toddlers, and pre-kindergarten kids. The company’s mission is to provide kids with a safe and nurturing place...
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Smithfield, RI

Pre-k programs in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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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