Daycare Insurance in Rhode Island

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Tailored, easy and affordable insurance for daycare business in Rhode Island

NEXT offers a seamless experience with coverage, pricing and customer service that’s designed for daycare business in Rhode Island. Insurance packages often include:

General liability
Professional liability
Workers’ compensation
Commercial property

You can save up to 25% on daycare insurance in Rhode Island

You can pay for your insurance monthly or annually and you can cancel instantly at any time.

Basic

Lowest Price

General Liability

Per occurrence

$500,000

Workers’ Comp

Per accident

$100,000

Commercial Property

Per occurrence

$25,000

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General Liability

Protection for the injuries, accidents and damage you cause

General liability insurance provides financial protection if an accident happens at your daycare business, such as a customer injury or damages to someone’s property. It also provides coverage if you have to defend an accusation of libel or slander.

general liability can help you pay for:

Medical payments

Property damage

Legal fees and judgments

Professional Liability (E&O)

Coverage against business mistakes and claims of negligence

Professional liability insurance protects your daycare business against civil lawsuits and negligence claims related to professional mistakes, whether you actually made them or a client just thinks you did. It can help to cover the cost of defending yourself or reimbursing a client.

professional liability can help you pay for:

Professional negligence (actual or alleged)

Legal defense costs

Legal judgments

Workers' Compensation

For business owners who hire employees

Workers’ compensation insurance provides a safety net for daycare business owners and their employees after a workplace injury. It can help cover expenses for medical treatment, lost wages and other costs. You’re required to purchase coverage in most states as soon as you hire your first employee.

workers compensation can help you pay for:

Medical expenses

Lost wages

Employer liability

Commercial Property

For business owners who own or rent physical spaces

Commercial property insurance can help protect your daycare business equipment, inventory and even the building itself if you own it. If your daycare business property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe or fire, commercial property insurance can help with replacement costs or repairs as well as the loss of business income while you get back up and running.

commercial property can help you pay for:

Damaged equipment and inventory

Lost income

Operating expenses

How much does daycare insurance in Rhode Island cost?

Daycare insurance costs vary based on the risks that your business faces, such as:

Where you work
The kind of work you do
Your payroll and the kinds of jobs your employees do
The number and types of vehicles you use at work

daycare business in Rhode Island typically pays about $36 each month for a business insurance policy.†

You can save up to 25%, depending on the kind of work you do. More risky professions can expect to pay more.

Daycare insurance requirements in Rhode Island

Small business owners are almost always required to have insurance due to the risk of injury and property damage. You might need insurance to:

Help pay for accidents that cause damage to property that isn’t yours.
Defend yourself. If you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money.
Hire employees. Most states require workers’ compensation insurance if you have employees.
Drive for business purposes. Business-owned vehicles typically need commercial auto insurance.
Repair or replace commercial property you own or rent. Protect your inventory, equipment and even the building that you lease or own.

Frequently asked questions about daycare business insurance

Here are some of the most common questions we get about daycare business insurance. If you don’t find the answers you need here, our licensed, U.S.-based insurance advisors are standing by to help via online chat or phone.

Does NEXT Insurance offer daycare business insurance in Rhode Island?

Yes, NEXT Insurance offers tailored daycare business insurance in Rhode Island.

Does NEXT Insurance offer Workers' Compensation coverage for daycare business in Rhode Island?

Yes, NEXT Insurance offers General Liability, Professional Liability, Workers' Compensation, Commercial Property coverage for daycare business in Rhode Island.

How does business insurance protect daycares?

Our commercial and home daycare insurance packages are designed to protect your business from a variety of childcaring risks and help you save money to grow your business. You’ll be protected from financial losses related to:

Damage to someone’s property

A child kicks a ball in your outdoor play area and shatters a neighbor’s window. The general liability coverage in your insurance package would help pay for a replacement.

Accidents that hurt someone

A child chips a tooth when falling from your playground equipment. Your general daycare liability insurance coverage would also come into play here by helping to pay for medical costs and legal fees.

Professional mistakes

Your daycare accidentally serves a snack that contains an allergen and a child has to receive treatment. Professional liability insurance helps you defend yourself if you’re accused of making a mistake that causes someone to lose money.

Workplace injuries

An employee strains their back while picking up a toddler. Workers’ compensation insurance with business owner’s coverage can help cover medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ comp is usually required by law if you have employees.

Injuries and damage involving your business vehicles

Your work van’s roof is dented by a fallen branch during an overnight storm. Commercial auto insurance will help pay for the repairs. This coverage is also usually required by law for business-owned vehicles.

Damage to your own property

A frozen pipe bursts and floods your daycare facility. Commercial property insurance can help with replacement or repair costs if your owned or leased property is damaged due to a covered event, such as a burst water pipe, fire, tornado or vandalism.

How can I get a certificate of insurance (COI)?

Once you have a NEXT policy, you’ll have instant access to your certificate of insurance 24/7 via web or app. Log in to your account and download your COI instantly or have it delivered via email or text at no additional cost. Get unlimited certificates and add an additional insured as you need them. Make changes to your coverage and your COI updates automatically.

What do I need to get an insurance quote online?

It takes about 10 minutes to get a consultant business insurance quote online with NEXT. We’ll ask a few questions about your business — like what you do, your location, how many people you employ and the vehicles you use for work. You’ll choose your options and see prices. If you like what you see, you can buy online and get a certificate of insurance (proof of insurance) on the spot.

How do you file an insurance claim with NEXT?

If you’re a policyholder, simply log in to your account and file a claim. We will contact you shortly after you submit to go over the details. Our support team is standing by to help.

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* To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten, not all applicants may qualify. Individual rates and savings vary and are subject to change. Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only.