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Preschools in Cranston, RI are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed preschools

Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center

Our family loves Learning Brooke. We have been coming here since our daughter was less than 2 months old! 3.5 years later, she is now in...

- Emily R.

Excellence Day Care

My son was in this daycare for almost a year. He started when he was almost three. I think this is the best daycare for our needs as we...

- Hongqiu Z.

Lakeside Learning

Mr. Billy runs an amazing program which our daughter looks forward to every night. She learns from children of all ages and has a genuine...

- Jonathan N

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Cadence Academy Preschool Cranston

546 BUDLONG RD CRANSTON, RI

State license verified

Day Care
Child care
At Cadence Academy Preschool in Cranston, we understand the day-to-day child care demands placed on today’s busy families. We provide a truly quality early childhood education environment where children can feel safe, happy, confident, and proud of what they accomplish. We also offer flexible scheduling, back-up care, affordable...
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The Curious Child Cranston

1308 PHENIX AVE CRANSTON, RI

State license verified

starting at
$1500/mo
Academic
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
Child 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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Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center

1170 Pontiac Ave Ste 200 Cranston, RI

3.0(2)
Special needs
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 2 more
We are a private early childhood school serving children 6 weeks through 6 years old using progressive approaches to education and curriculum. We pride ourselves on a respectful environment and creating independence. We offer part week and full week options as well as a healthy snack menu, a full time nurse and a large outdoor...

Emily R. says "Our family loves Learning Brooke. We have been coming here since our daughter was less than 2 months old! 3.5 years later, she is now in preschool and has...

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Excellent Bilingual Kids Daycare

101 Ashbrook Drive Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
International
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+ 1 more
HOURS Monday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Wednesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Friday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:4 Program Capacity: 8 COST & AVAILABILITY Classroom Type Rate Rate Type Availability * All Ages $190 per week 1 *availability last updated on...
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Excellence Day Care

101 Ashbrook Drive Cranston, RI

5.0(2)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Cooperative
Outdoor/nature
+ 2 more
ABOUT THE BUSINESS We believe children are gifted at learning languages. Our goal is to build up two languages for the kids through various daily activities such as music and dance, circle time, art and craft, free play, snack and meal time. All food provided is organic. There are two small groups in our daycare. One of...

Hongqiu Z. says "My son was in this daycare for almost a year. He started when he was almost three. I think this is the best daycare for our needs as we speak our home...

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Lakeside Learning

138 Lakseide Ave Cranston, RI

5.0(3)
I found my calling as a teacher in Albany, NY working as a teacher's assistant. When I came home to Rhode Island, I continued my journey by teaching preschool children while taking courses at Roger William University. Three years later, I graduated with my Masters in Elementary Education. Shortly after my son was born...

Jonathan N says "Mr. Billy runs an amazing program which our daughter looks forward to every night. She learns from children of all ages and has a genuine connection with...

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Candy Cane Preschool

54 Olney Arnold Rd Cranston, RI

4.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Candy Cane Preschool is a childcare provider located in Cranston, Rhode Island that accepts and handles little ones between the ages of three and five years old. The school offers comprehensive, age-appropriate day care and preschool programs and can take in up to 61 youngsters.

Prem K says "- Very good environment. - Young children feel openness. - Very good open space for playing. Play area safe and secure. - Teachers are extremely experienced...

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The Gingerbread House Preschool Inc.

1458 Park Ave Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Located in Cranston, Rhode Island, The Gingerbread House Preschool Inc. is a family-owned preschool for children ages six weeks through twelve years old. It offers full-time and part-time programs, before and after-school programs, and summer camp. It has a maximum capacity of serving thirty-five children. Its operational hours...

Kaitlin S. says "All the teachers are amazing and treat your child as their own!!"

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Kid's Kingdom

116 Puritan Ave Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
Preschool
Child care
Located in Cranston, Rhode Island, Kid's Kingdom is a state-licensed facility that offers early care and learning programs for young children. The facility is open to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age kids. Kid’s Kingdom is licensed to accommodate a total of one hundred and thirty six children.

Deb S says "Bright Star quality rated 3 star program. Open for 20 years, excellent staff and learning environment based on the RI early learning development standards."

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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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Henderson Learning Center

74 Alton St Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
Child care
The Henderson Learning Center is at 74 Alton Street, Cranston, Rhode Island and has a maximum capacity of 59 children. It offers a safe, secure and educational environment that is suitable for children's growth and development. Henderson Learning Center caters to toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Care Member says "El personal que trabajan en ese centro es fenomenal se preocupan por un buen desarrollo que les permitan a los ninos aprender y a socializar "

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Learning Brooke ECE Center

1170 PONTIAC AVE CRANSTON, RI

State license verified

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
Learning Brooke is a Reggio Emilia and Educaring inspired center. We believe in respecting the autonomy and competence of the whole child, drawing out their learning through their own ideas and perspectives. Teachers are facilitators and co-researchers alongside children as they explore and experiment within environments that...
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Early Foundation Academy

181 Princess Avenue Cranston, RI

Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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The Shepherd Little Preschool

565 Pontiac Ave Cranston, RI

Preschool
Child care
The Shepherd Little Preschool in Cranston, Rhode Island, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from three to five years old 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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ALL ABOUT KIDS PRESCHOOL INC

490 Atwood Ave Cranston, RI

2.0(2)
Preschool
Child care
All About Kids Preschool Inc is a licensed childcare and education provider that offers a relaxing environment for children. It provides developmentally appropriate programs that fit toddlers and preschoolers. The institution offers a safe, spacious lawn for 31 children to enjoy.

Abby says "They are looking for your money more than they are your child. Bad supervision. Picking up my son one day, and another child started to walk out with us. No...

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Budlong Preschool Inc

10 Budlong Rd Cranston, RI

Preschool
Child care
Budlong Preschool Inc is a licensed early childhood center that offers early care and learning programs for young children. The company serves the Cranston, Rhode Island area and is open to preschoolers. Budlong Preschool is fully approved by the state to enroll and handle a total of 30 students.
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Cornerstone School

665 Dyer Ave Cranston, RI

Child care
Cornerstone School is a small, year-round private special education school in Cranston, Rhode Island that serves young people ages eighteen months to twenty-one years old. The school offers an integrated early childhood program and a continuum of educational and therapeutic services for students.
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The Children's Village

1326 Plainfield Street Cranston, RI

1.0(1)
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Special needs
Cooperative
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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Pumpkin Patch Early Learning Center

220 Comstock Pkwy Cranston, RI

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
The Pumpkin Patch Early Learning Center provides a childcare program in Cranston, Rhode Island. They encourage the children's holistic growth through play-based and child-centered activities. They also aim to develop the children's social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. The Pumpkin Patch Early Learning...
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First Years Learning Center

1400 Elmwood Ave Cranston, RI

Preschool
Child care
Located in Cranston, Rhode Island, First Years Learning Center is a family-owned, child care center that accepts infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. It strives to provide children with quality day care service and learning programs. The Center has a maximum capacity of enrolling up to seventy-four children.
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Cranston, RI

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Cranston, RI. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Cranston, RI for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.

When you begin looking for preschools near me in Cranston, RI, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Cranston, RI.

When looking for a preschool near you in Cranston, RI on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Cranston, RI who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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