Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Pawtucket Day Child Development Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 28%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Edgar The Elephant
School Notes
- 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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Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Distance: 5.9 mi
Gr: NS-K | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
700 Elmwood Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 785-8485
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
514 Smithfield Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
525 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 33
Catholic
123 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 723-8100
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Jewish
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
100 Houghton St
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 575-7150
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
242 Dexter St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 822-1360
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students
All-boys | Alternative School
260 Highland Ave
Providence, RI 29062
(401) 789-1016
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
525 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
All-boys
525 Branch Ave
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 467-9777
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Jewish
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
514 Smithfield Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 728-4470
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
525 Branch Avenue
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 331-0891
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
680 Newport Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
(401) 725-6240
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 297 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
18 Baltic Street - Route 1 South Attleboro
Attleboro, MA 02703
(508) 761-7770
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students
Jewish
450 Elmgrove Ave
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-0613
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(401) 397-3375
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
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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%
Exeter-west Greenwich Reg. Junior
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
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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%
Exeter-west Greenwich Regional
(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%
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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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