Darlington Early Childhood Center

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

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Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  This warm and nurturing preschool in Pawtucket offers young learners a safe, engaging environment where they can build confidence, make friends, and develop the foundational skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

  Justice IdunJul 31, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My daughter has been here for a year already! I couldnt be anymore happier with everyone in this building! I not only know her two teacher but every teacher in every room! They make everything so welcoming and they welcome my child with open arms. I love being able to drop off my child and her love going! On days she is not there she ask to go and that is all I need to know about how she is being cared for!

  Tiffany deSimasJul 30, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My son has gone here for 2 years and I absolutely love it! Price can’t be beat.. by a long shot! The director is so nice! He graduated the preschool this year and I was blown away with how much work they put into making the graduation a memorable experience. Mrs. Courtney makes each and every child an individual year book that I can’t say enough good things about. My son only participated in the orange and purple room But I have met just about all the teachers even from the other classrooms and I love them all! Highly recommend this school for your child!

  Lauren MartineauJul 29, 2026
• ★★★★★

  I toured this center back in November, and unfortunately the experience was extremely disappointing. The director did not show up for the scheduled tour and never contacted me to let me know she wouldn’t be there. Instead, her sister conducted the tour, and it was clear she was uninterested and did not have the time or willingness to engage. The three teachers I met were also unprofessional. One even raised her voice at my daughter for being shy, telling her “not to act like that.” My daughter was only two years old, and we were looking for a preschool program and patience and warmth should be the bare minimum. I was also concerned by how far behind many of the children seemed. When I asked about the curriculum, the explanation felt improvised and extremely basic. I was told the children were learning colors and counting to ten. At two years old, my daughter could already count to 25, spell her name, identify all her colors and shapes, and read simple two‑letter words, all the kids age 2 in her current school could do this as well. The program they described would not have supported her growth at all, and I worry about the children currently enrolled falling behind once they reach elementary school. During the visit, I overheard teachers complaining about their jobs, saying they couldn’t wait to go home and were “sick and tired of these damn kids.” One teacher was upset about items being moved in her classroom. No one offered a full tour, I was only shown one room. When I peeked into another classroom, a teacher was on her cell phone while a child was being unkind to another child, with no intervention. Another major concern was the lack of security. I intentionally tested their procedures: a group of parents entered, the door was opened, and I walked right in behind them. No one asked who I was, checked my ID, or questioned why I was there. I had to find a staff member myself to ask for the director, who still wasn’t present. The fact that a complete stranger could walk into the building unnoticed is unacceptable for a childcare center. Based on everything I saw and heard, I did not choose this school. I truly hope improvements are made for the sake of the children who already go here.

  EmilyFeb 22, 2026
• ★★★★★

  My son has gone here for 2 years and he absolutely loves it! Caring and experienced teachers and staff. They consider each child's needs individually and that has made for an amazing early school experience for my son. Highly recommended!

  Jen DApr 12, 2018
• ★★★★★

  Solid curriculum and knowledgeable teachers. Ability of the teachers to identify each student strengths and weaknesses.

  loveflex2Feb 14, 2018

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