Pawtucket Day Child Development Center provide a safe and caring learning environment to enhance the development of children and to convey warmth, understanding, enthusiasm and joy.
Our teaching staff is educated in child development and update their skills regularly by attending conferences, workshops and in-service education programs.
With an excellent child-teacher ratio and our staff's commitment to excellence, we have the resources to give your children the environment they need for growing and learning.
Our curriculum content, rich in gender, racial and ethnic diversity, encourages children to think, reason, question and experiment.
Each child's creativity and curiosity is encouraged. All children are respected as individuals and valued for their uniqueness.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Edgar The Elephant
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, founder of Dr. Day Care
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pawtucket Day Child Development Center often compared to?
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center is often viewed alongside schools like Darlington Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Pawtucket Day Child Development Center?
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center famous alumni include: Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, founder of Dr. Day Care.
When is the application deadline for Pawtucket Day Child Development Center?
The application deadline for Pawtucket Day Child Development Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Pawtucket Day Child Development Center is Tides School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten (0.9 miles away)
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700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
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Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
5.9 miles
Gr: NS-K | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tides School
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
0.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
514 Smithfield Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Ocean Tides School
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
525 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tides School
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
0.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
Ocean Tides School
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
Providence Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
High Road School Of Providence
Special Education School
100 Houghton St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150
2.4 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Tides School
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
0.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Ocean Tides School
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
1.5 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
525 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
The San Miguel School
All-boys
525 Branch Ave
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 467-9777
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 467-9777
2.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Providence Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Smithfield Ave Nursery School & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
514 Smithfield Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
St. Ann School
(Catholic)
525 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Acceptance rate listed
Darlington Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool
680 Newport Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 725-6240
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 725-6240
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
18 Baltic Street - Route 1 South Attleboro
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7770
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7770
2.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 297 students Tuition listed
Providence Hebrew Day School
(Jewish)
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 Nooseneck Hill Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
9430 miles
Gr: 2-6 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
94 John Potter Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-8600
9430.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6897
9430.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
930 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-6893
9430.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
859 Nooseneck Hill Road
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
West Greenwich, RI 02817
(401) 397-3771
9430.4 miles
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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