Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center

Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center in Providence, RI serves infants through kindergarten-age children, including those with learning differences. Founded in 1999 and led by Executive Director Khadija Lewis Khan, M.Ed., the center offers specialized support through its Learning Difference Programs, ensuring children with diverse learning needs receive individualized attention alongside their peers.

The center maintains small class sizes (average 12 students) with certified teachers in every classroom, supported by ongoing professional development to deliver current, evidence-based teaching practices. Beautiful Beginnings emphasizes both academics and social-emotional development—critical for children with learning differences who benefit from structured, supportive environments. As an Early Reading First Partner site with Ready to Learn Providence, the program prioritizes literacy and language acquisition, helping all learners build foundational skills. The center provides daily meals and operates a Universal Pre-K program, one of only seven in Rhode Island to receive state funding.

Enrollment is rolling, with 66% of families receiving financial aid. Tuition ranges from $175/week for preschool to $250/week for infant care. The diverse, welcoming community reflects 100% students of color and maintains NAEYC membership, signaling commitment to quality early childhood education and inclusion practices.