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141 child care providers are listed in Cranston, RI

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 5 years

Child care providers in Cranston, RI

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Nalissa S.


Cranston, RI

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hire Me To Become Best Friends With Your Child Experienced Babysitter Available Weekly

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I am Nalissa and I would love to take care of your child! I am majoring in early childhood education at Rhode Island College and plan to become a teacher teaching grades kindergarten - 2nd grade. I am also working at the Jewish Alliance of RI as a float teacher. The children I work with are between the ages of 4...
Nalissa can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nalissa is a great kid. She's very nice and respectful. She has many younger cousins that she sometimes watches and she handles them great. She takes her work seriously and always does the job right. I would definitely recommend her as a babysitter/nanny. "

Bradlee L.

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Brittany B.


Cranston, RI

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Playful & Caring Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a few years of experience and have looked after my young cousins, friends' and neighbors' children. I am happy to help with some light meal prep/cooking, laundry, errands and carpooling. I am 29 years old and recently moved to Cranston from Montana. I love to spend time with children at home playing games, learning and in...
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
""Miss Brittany", as she is known in our house, is an absolute gem. As new parents, we were apprehensive about having stranger watch our 3 month old daughter, but Brittany put our minds at ease the instant we met her. She is highly professional - punctual,...

Rachel S.

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Jayda R.


Cranston, RI

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

In the past I have Babysat/Nannied many cousins, nieces, nephews, and also a few family friends. I have had the role of being a house keeper, cook and an at home teacher within most of these jobs. My Job is not just to watch the children, but also make the parents lives a lot easier. Whether it be folding a pile of laundry or...
Jayda can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Jayda babysat my child from when he was 6 months old to 1 and a half and she was AMAZING with him! Jayda was very thoughtful and caring for him. They played, read, danced and so much more! I'd totally hire her again when the opportunity allows!"

Kachine P.

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Gianna D.


Cranston, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Gianna!! I am a 2019 CCRI college graduate with high honors and I'm looking to obtain a part time babysitting job. I am a very reliable person and a lot of fun to be around. I love children, and I love shitzus (I used to have 2 of them!!) My work experience is mostly in a professional office environment, but I've...
5.0
"Gianna is trustworthy and kind. She is reliable and I always felt that my child was safe and loved while he was in her care! We moved out of state otherwise I would have happily continued having her as his babysitter. Definitely highly recommend Gianna for your...

Lauren G.

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Alexia M.


Cranston, RI

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Alexia and I am 28 years old. I have a Bachelor's degree in elementary and special education and a Master's degree in special education. I have worked as a special education inclusion teacher as well as a primary self-contained classroom teacher. I have also worked in regular education in PreK, 1st, 2nd and in...
Alexia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wonderful,reliable,flexible,nurturing,good communication skills, team player and always willing to learn and engage in any circumstance . Thank you. "

Amy M.

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Jules H.


Cranston, RI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse With Extensive Nannying Experience

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a registered nurse for almost 8 years and recently graduated as a family nurse practitioner. I have 2 children and over 15 years experience nannying mainly for multiples (twins and triplets), preemies, and infants; including overnights as a newborn care specialist/night nurse. I also have experience as a home care RN...
Jules can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Julieann was great in a not-ideal situation. She watched my son in a hotel when we were at a wedding. I think she got him to sleep better than I did! I could finally relax when I knew he was in good hands. I would certainly hire her again if we were near her."

Elizabeth D.

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Kiersten M.


Cranston, RI

$23-33/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Caregiver

Hi folks! My full-time care job that started at 8 weeks with a beautiful infant is transitioning to part-time daycare! I am so happy for him! I specialize in early infant care from 8 weeks to 18 months. I have my own fully furnished home environment for infants including crib, playpen, puppets, outdoor play area with sand and...
Kiersten can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kiersten is fabulous with our 2 year old -- she is always asking when we will see her again. She projects calm in an atmosphere that can sometimes be chaotic, and handles two opinionated potty-training toddlers with aplomb."

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Maura B.


Cranston, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loveable Sitter; Great With Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of babysitting and nannying experience. I have nannied for infants under 6 months to kids over the age of 10. I can help with cleaning, cooking, laundry and more. I like to help keep kids busy with crafts, games, and movie nights! I also have 2 small dogs of my own so I am very comfortable with caring for and...
Maura can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maura nannied for our two girls (ages 5 and 3) for almost a year. She is nothing short of AMAZING!! Maura has a warm, calm demeanor and she always approached my children with patience. She is fun, imaginative and energetic...making up pretend games that my...

Lisa L.

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Victoria M.


Cranston, RI

$20-30/hr14 yrs exp

Nanny Or Date Night Sitter Available

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am fun, compassionate, and responsible. I began babysitting when I was 13, did some nannying in my early twenties, and was a teacher in the toddler classroom at an early learning center for a little over 5 years. I work full time but am available for date night babysitting on the weekends.
Victoria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"We love Victoria in our house! She takes my 6 year old twins and 9 year old to school 3 days a week. She has to be to my house early (5am), and my kiddos are always awake when she gets there but she ready for the day when she arrives. She plays games with them,...

Brittany D.

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Lisa C.


Cranston, RI

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Gentle And Nurturing Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience with children ages 5 months to 12 years. This includes experience for children with ADHD, behavioral challenges, and adoptive children. My approach aligns with Gentle Parenting and Montessori teachings. For the younger ones, I have experience with transitioning to solids and supporting them through...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lisa was lovely with our six year old son. He loved playing with her, she was super helpful and accepted feedback well re: activities and behavioral strategies. Lisa is friendly, kind, and a pleasure to work with."

Eva A.

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Sophia E.


Cranston, RI

$15-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! Im Sophia and I am a Nursing Student at the University of Tampa. I have experience as a summer camp counselor and babysitting for families with children ages 1-12! I love to care for kids and am hoping to go into pediatric nursing.. I am going to be home for the summer months and would love to babysit for you!
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sophia was so great to have babysit my two kids!"

Lindsay C.

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Tommi C.


Cranston, RI

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Nurturing Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am currently a full time nanny but have availability on Mondays and weekends if needed! I was previously a Montessori teacher for 2-year-olds and I loved it but wanted to give the children I worked with more one on one attention which brought me to nannying. I am passionate about intentional care and I absolutely love what...
Tommi can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tommi is hands down the best person. My 3 kids love her and she genuinely cares for my kids. Tommi has been watching our kids for date nights for about 2 years now. She is trustworthy, capable, punctual, and reliable. I highly recommend her!"

Care member

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Molly M.


Cranston, RI

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is molly. I am a 26-year-old college graduate with years of babysitting experience! I attended Rhode island College and I also graduated from CCRI in 2016. My major is Youth Development and I graduated in 2020. I have experience babysitting and also experience working with the elderly. I have many creative skills, and...
Molly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Molly was great! She came over a couple days ahead of time to meet everyone - kids and pets - and was able to stay late on the day we hired her for. Our kids loved her and even asked when she was coming back! Will definitely hire her again. "

Jazmin A.

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India H.


Cranston, RI

$23-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for almost 8 years, and I've loved every minute of it. I have worked with children of all ages, but most of my experience is with newborns-10 months. I've held all types of positions - live-in, live-out, mothers helper, overnight care, etc. so whatever kind of help you may need, I will be able to assist! My...
India can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"India was on-time and professional. Most importantly, she took my little one outside to play with bubbles - her favorite thing to do. I highly recommend her :) "

Tricia I.

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Hannah P.


Cranston, RI

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Profile of Hannah

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hannah! I'm 35 years old. I have my bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of California- Santa Barbara and my master's degree in child developmental psychology. I live in Providence and I am a juvenile probabtion officer for the state of Rhode Island. I have worked with children throughout my career....
Hannah can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
5.0
"Hannah worked for us for a year and a half taking care of our two girls when they were 6 months and 3 & 1/2. From the moment we met Hannah, it was clear she would be the right fit for us. She is warm and friendly and very professional. She was always on time and...

Stephanie P.

Child care centers in Cranston, RI

Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center

Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center

1170 Pontiac Ave Ste 200, Cranston, RI

3.0

(2)

We are a private early childhood school serving children 6 weeks through 6 years old using progressive approaches to education and curriculum. We pride ourselves on a respectful environment and creating independence. We offer part week and full week options as well as a healthy snack menu, a full...
5.0
"Our family loves Learning Brooke. We have been coming here since our daughter was less than 2 months old! 3.5 years later, she is now in preschool and has made amazing friends & built strong, trusting relationships with her teachers. It is a welcoming environment...

Emily R.


Excellent Bilingual Kids Daycare

Excellent Bilingual Kids Daycare

101 Ashbrook Drive, Cranston, RI

5.0

(1)

HOURS Monday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Wednesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Friday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:4 Program Capacity: 8 COST & AVAILABILITY Classroom Type Rate Rate Type Availability * All Ages $190 per week...

Early Foundation Academy

Early Foundation Academy

181 Princess Avenue, Cranston, RI

Early Foundation Academy was founded with the goal to provide children with a first-class nurturing, safe, diverse and creative environment while providing parents with an affordable option to set their little ones on the right foundation to learn and grow during their early years. We specialize in...

Cadence Academy Preschool Cranston

Cadence Academy Preschool Cranston

546 Budlong Road, CRANSTON, RI

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

Curious Child Cranston is located in Cranston Rhode Island and we are a center that promotes mutual respect, shared learning, problem solving and participation. This school seeks to consider the whole child not in isolation but in the context of the community, family, and school. We offer infant,...

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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Cranston, RI

Nalissa S.

5.0

Nalissa is a great kid. She's very nice and respectful. She has many younger cousins that she sometimes watches and she handles them great. She takes her work seriously and always does the job right. I would definitely recommend her as a babysitter/nanny.

- Bradlee L.

Brittany B.

5.0

"Miss Brittany", as she is known in our house, is an absolute gem. As new parents, we were apprehensive about having stranger watch our 3 month old daughter, but Brittany put our minds at ease the instant we met her. She is highly professional - punctual, communicative, responsible - but also so...

- Rachel S.

Jayda R.

5.0

Jayda babysat my child from when he was 6 months old to 1 and a half and she was AMAZING with him! Jayda was very thoughtful and caring for him. They played, read, danced and so much more! I'd totally hire her again when the opportunity allows!

- Kachine P.

Gianna D.

5.0

I know Gianna really well. She is a nice, kind, and caring women. I would hire her to babysit my kids again! We love Gianna.

- Care member

Alexia M.

5.0

Alexia is such a gem. Smart, fun, attentive, punctual, responsible, energetic, the list goes on. Did I mention she has the patience of a saint? If you're considering Alexia for any kind of child care, I recommend scooping her up as soon as you can. Alexia watched my girls 2 and 4 full time. They...

- Annie S.

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Ratings for Cranston, RI child care providers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Child Care Providers in Cranston, RI are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 141 listed child care providers.