Preschool & Daycare

DCCCP offers two programs for young children which are designed to work together to provide child care to throughout the week for children in preschool through grade 4.

Contact Director Christine Fish at dccelcdirector@yahoo.com or  401 322-0510. Or visit the Early Learning Center/Kid Kare website for more information.


The Early Learning Center is a non-profit facility which provides preschool learning experiences for children ages 3-5 years, as well as extended-day and all-day child care for children who are preschool age.

The ELC was established by Dunn’s Corners Church in 1967 and is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families. Financial aid is available to those who qualify. We accept DHS payments.

BrightStars, Rhode Island’s Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement system, has awarded a prestigious Four Stars to the Early Learning Center. 


Kid Kare is a non-profit daycare center. It is designed to meet the needs of working parents and their school-age children by offering safe, affordable daycare for children in kindergarten through grade 4.

During the school year, Kid Kare service is provided before and after school, with bus pick up and drop off at local schools.

Kid Kare emphasizes healthy outdoor play and developing inter-personal and conflict-solving skills.Contact Director Christine Fish at dccelcdirector@yahoo.com or  401 322-0510. Or visit the Early Learning Center/Kid Kare website for more information.