We have gathered information on day cares, nursery schools, and pre-schools in Providence within the vicinity of Brown University based on vetted recommendations.
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Bright Horizons is located near Rhode Island Hospital making it convenient for postdocs at RI Hospital, the Coro Center, and the Laboratory for Molecular Medicine. They provide a variety of programs for children of all ages including full-time day care and before- and after-school programs for school-age children. Additionally, they have summer programs and a back-up care program. Since this day care is used by hospital staff they are open weekdays 6:30 am - 6:00 pm, and rarely close for weather.
Contact Information:
225 Blackstone Street
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-454-0312
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The Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center is located on Hope Street on the East Side of Providence. The center provides preschool for 3 year olds and prekindergarten for 4 year olds. They have been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 1996. The day care is affiliated with the Brown Community. The center is open weekdays 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Brown/Fox Point offers financial assistance to families that qualify.
Contact Information:
150 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
Marlene Roberti, Executive Director
Phone: 401-521-5460
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Child’s Play is a parent-teacher cooperative school on the East Side of Providence. They offer programs for toddlers, nursery school, and pre-school. As a cooperative the parents and teachers work together. Parents are responsible for performing many duties that keep the school running including: administration, scheduling, maintenance, fundraising, etc. Once a month one parent from each family is required to spend a day in the classroom as a teaching assistant. Classes are offered for 2-4 year olds, and are usually held from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm two-three days per week, but there are options for adding additional days and time to the child’s program.
Contact Information:
c/o Central Congregational Church
296 Angell Street
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-331-8443
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Cozy Corner provides the following services: Day care, nursery, child care, as well as preschool and Kindergarten programs.
Contact Information:
100 Randall Street
Providence, RI 02904
Phone: 401-454-7337
The East Side Early Learning Center is located on the Butler Campus on Blackstone Blvd. on the East Side of Providence. The day care is housed in an old carriage house with lots of bright light and a large, safe outdoor area. They provide child care and preschool for children six weeks through five years old. They offer enrichment programs for preschoolers including field trips as well as “in-house” field trips. Their operating hours are weekdays 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Contact Information:
345 Blackstone Blvd.
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-272-3959
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East Side Nursery School is a parents’ cooperative school located in Wayland Square on the East Side of Providence. There are National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-accredited programs offered 9am-12pm for 3 year olds (2 days/week) and 4 year olds (3 days/week). Parents are required to participate in the coop by attending meetings and by participating in the classroom 5-7 days per year.
Contact Information:
372 Wayland Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-272-2228
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The Little School is located in the Lincoln School on the east side of Providence. They offer programs for children six weeks to three years old. The Little School uses the Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, which emphasizes collaboration and process. There are special programs available for 2-3 year olds including classes such as gym, library, and foreign languages. There is a maximum daily enrollment as the school is committed to their established child-to-teacher ratios. They are open weekdays 7:30 am-5:30 pm.
Contact Information:
301 Butler Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-331-9696 x3154
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Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Early Childhood Center is located on Elmgrove Ave. on the East Side of Providence. They offer an Infant-Toddler Program (3-36 months), a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)-accredited preschool (3-5 years), and kindergarten. Their programs are open to people of diverse backgrounds and blends Judaic and secular curriculum to respect the backgrounds of all members. They serve meals prepared in a kosher kitchen. The Alliance JCC also offers babysitting, summer camps, and vacation programs for school holidays. Infant-Toddler care is offered weekdays 8:00 am - 6:00 pm but can be divided into half days. Preschool is 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; additional hours can be added. The babysitting service is open to the public and may be a good resource if you are in need of backup care or weekend babysitting.
Contact Information:
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-861-8800
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Meeting Street Early Learning Center is a Green/LEED Certified campus right off Interstate 95, near major Providence employers. The center is licensed by the state of Rhode Island and accredited by Bright Stars and the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has an on-site registered nurse on staff. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers/pre-kindergarten children and children with IEPs. Hours are 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
Contact Information:
1000 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: 401-533-9100
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Babysitting Agencies
Peace of Mind Nannies is a greater Providence babysitting agency with a specialty in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They provide short- and long-term care services to meet the holistic needs of all families living and visiting Rhode Island. Childcare providers will provide babysitting or nannying services at the family’s accommodations. They use skills to actively contribute to the child’s healthy development through balancing structure with fun in a nurturing environment.
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Contact: Tiesha Sinouthasy
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