Licensed Daycare in Block Island, Rhode Island
10 licensed daycares in Block Island, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Rhode Island licensing records.
Block Island listings updated May 2026 from official Rhode Island records.
Daycare in Block Island: what parents should know
Block Island has 10 licensed childcare providers in our directory, with Infant Care 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.
For age coverage, 10 centers in Block Island report infant care (roughly 100% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early).
In total, Block Island providers are approved for approximately 534 child slots — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Block Island childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Block Island
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 Block Island 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
- 53 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Block Island
Largest licensed centers in Block Island
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Block Island licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Block Island
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 Block Island
Data and guidance on this page draw on official government and nonprofit sources.
How this data is sourced. Listings for Block Island, 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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