Licensed Daycare in Ashaway, Rhode Island
9 licensed daycares in Ashaway, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Rhode Island licensing records.
Ashaway listings updated May 2026 from official Rhode Island records.
Daycare in Ashaway: what parents should know
Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare providers in Ashaway, Rhode Island, with Head Start the most common type (about 100% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Rhode Island license at indexing time, sourced from Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care.
Combined, Ashaway's licensed centers hold about 630 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Ashaway childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Ashaway
ChildCare Aware reports the Rhode Island average full-time cost at $1,380/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Ashaway vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Rhode Island families may also qualify for Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (855) 697-4347).
Full Rhode Island licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:6
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 70 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Ashaway
Largest licensed centers in Ashaway
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Ashaway licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Ashaway
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programRhode Island Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(855) 697-4347 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care.
Official license searchChildcare resources for Ashaway
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Ashaway, Rhode Island are compiled from official Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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