For 50 years, Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School has provided a superior kindergarten experience, offering a proven program at affordable prices.
The "Fun With Learning" program is designed to encourage growth in the areas of physical, socio-emotional, and intellectual development.
Silveira Kindergarten and Nursery School offers 2, 3, 4, and 5 day programs to meet the needs of children beginning at age three.
Flexible and extended hours are available for all age groups.
Silveira's educational philosophy makes the difference to our young students and their families.
We combine order and guidance with fun, laughter and freedom of expression.
We recognize and encourage each child's individuality. Our students are provided the opportunity to develop at their own speed and achieve their highest potential.
The Department of Education, Early Childhood Division of the State of Rhode Island, annually reviews and approves the school's full curriculum.
In addition to reading and mathematics readiness skills, our curriculum includes art, music, creative dramatics, poetry, and field trips.
Free and structured play, both indoor and outdoor, round out the curriculum.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Silveira Bear
- For 50 years, Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School has provided a superior kindergarten experience, offering a proven program at affordable prices. The "Fun With Learning" program is designed to encourage growth in the areas of physical, socio-emotional, and intellectual development. Silveira Kindergarten and Nursery School offers 2, 3, 4, and 5 day programs to meet the needs of children beginning at age three. Flexible and extended hours are available for all age groups. Silveira's educational philosophy makes the difference to our young students and their families. We combine order and guidance with fun, laughter and freedom of expression. We recognize and encourage each child's individuality. Our students are provided the opportunity to develop at their own speed and achieve their highest potential. The Department of Education, Early Childhood Division of the State of Rhode Island, annually reviews and approves the school's full curriculum. In addition to reading and mathematics readiness skills, our curriculum includes art, music, creative dramatics, poetry, and field trips. Free and structured play, both indoor and outdoor, round out the curriculum.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School?
The application deadline for Silveira Kindergarten & Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 6/9/2022
great place
5 9/19/2015
This is a great school. My son loves it and the teachers work with his special challenges. The student to teacher ratio is not correct. It is much lower. My son's class is less than 15 and they usually have two teachers to each class. Highly recommend Silveria.
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