Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center
About the School
- Since opening our doors in 1999, Beautiful Beginnings has been under the direction of Khadija Lewis Khan, M.Ed, Executive Director.
- Beautiful Beginnings offers Infant and Toddler classrooms, as well as Department of Education certified Pre-School and Kindergarten classrooms.
- We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks daily.
- We are in a beautiful new location designed specifically for early education.
- We are an Early Reading First Partner site with Ready to Learn Providence.
- This program focuses on literacy and language acquisition to prepare each child for success in Kindergarten.We also provide Universal Pre-K, one of only seven programs in RI to receive funding.
- At Beautiful Beginnings we work hard to stay current on the most up-to-date teaching methods.
- In each class there is a certified teacher and all staff attend on-going training throughout the year.
- Each day there's plenty of opportunity for children to discover the exciting world around them.
- We place equal importance on the social and emotional growth of children at this early age and we believe this balance is critical in their overall development.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
any are able to be reviewed for acceptance
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
children should be dressed for active play!
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Preschool & Pre- K $175 a week
Toddler $200
Infant $250
We also provide infant and toddler care.
% on Financial Aid
66%
Admissions Director
Khadija Lewis Kha
Admissions Associate
Josie Carraballo
School Notes
- Since opening our doors in 1999, Beautiful Beginnings has been under the direction of Khadija Lewis Khan, MEd, Executive Director. Beautiful Beginnings offers Infant and Toddler classrooms, as well as Department of Education certified Pre-School and Kindergarten classrooms. We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks daily. We are in a beautiful new location designed specifically for early education. We are an Early Reading First Partner site with Ready to Learn Providence. This program focuses on literacy and language acquisition to prepare each child for success in Kindergarten. We also provide Universal Pre-K, one of only seven programs in RI to receive funding. Additionally, we provide Head Start space and Early Head Start due to partnerships with Children Friends and Service and Meeting Street. At Beautiful Beginnings we work hard to stay current on the most up-to-date teaching methods. In each class there is a certified teacher and all staff attend on-going training throughout the year. Each day there's plenty of opportunity for children to discover the exciting world around them. We place equal importance on the social and emotional growth of children at this early age and we believe this balance is critical in their overall development.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center often compared to?
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center is often viewed alongside schools like Bright Horizons by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center?
The application deadline for Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center located?
Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center is located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 2 other private schools located in Elmwood.
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