CANE Child Development Center is committed to provide educational, social, emotional, physical and nutritional needs of each child enrolled.
Our goal is to provide a quality preschool and early child development program to the families of South Kingstown, Narragansett, Charlestown, and surrounding communities.
Our philosophy is that children learn best through play. The center's flexible daily schedule allows many varied and balanced activities to take place which enhance a child's total development.
Regular periods of exercise and outdoor play are incorporated into the educational program.
Our qualified staff of professionals and para-professionals have a combined 50 years of experience in early childhood development.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cane Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Cane Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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