Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center is a community preschool designed to meet the needs of working families in the greater Providence community.
Our program offers full time quality care and education that stimulates learning in all areas of a child's development.
Teachers blend meaningful learning experiences, developmentally appropriate practices and a nurturing atmosphere to create a safe and creative learning environment.
At Brown/Fox Point, children develop and learn in natural ways by playing and interacting with their peers.
Through their play, children engage, explore, and create; they make sense of their world, learn about themselves and others, develop language, gain self-confidence and self-control, problem-solve, and understand and express feelings.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,900
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 18, 2025
School Motto
Providing an Education of Excellence Through an Emergent Curriculum and Anti-Bias Approach
Student Body
Total Students
72 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 28%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,900
Tuition Notes
Financial aid is available. State CCAP subsidy accepted.
Summer Program Cost Notes
included in annual cost (year-round program)
% on Financial Aid
35%
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center cost?
Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center's tuition is approximately $18,900 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center?
The application deadline for Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center located?
Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center is located in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 3 other private schools located in College Hill.
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The nearest high school to Brown/Fox Point Early Childhood Education Center is Wheeler School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is French-american School Of Rhode Island (0.2 miles away)
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Providence, RI 02906
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PK-8
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Providence, RI 02906
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Bright Horizons
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