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50 child care providers are listed in Portsmouth, RI

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years

What others are saying about child care providers in Portsmouth, RI

We hired Marlo to care for our 8 month old while our usual child care provider was on vacation. She was easy to communicate with in advance

Review for Marlo L. by Aaron B.

Leilani was spectacular. She was punctual, communicative, kind, and was able to really relate and care for our two young girls - ages 2 and

Review for Leilani B. by Care member

Tess was a joy to work with. She is punctual, reliable and attentive with my child 2 little ones. I will use her over and over again! THE

Review for Tess M. by William C.

Child care providers in Portsmouth, RI

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Marlo L.


Portsmouth, RI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I do not have children of my own but I have provided child care for over the past 30 years. I love to be with children of all ages.
Marlo can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Marlo did a wonderful job with my 7 month old daughter and our two dogs. She communicated well and was always on time. My daughter loved spending time with her and Marlo truly cares about her and our dogs. She let the dogs out several times a day and took my...

Melanie K.

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Leilani B.


Portsmouth, RI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

I have many years if childcare experience. I've been hired by 40+ families on this site. I have excellent references. I've been called Mary Poppins because of the bags of activities I bring with me. I do date nights/temporary care while you're visiting the area. Background check done through the Portsmouth Police Dept... CPR-AED...
Leilani can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Leilani sat for our 18 month old two nights while we were in town for a wedding. She was fantastic, and clearly a pro - we felt so comfortable leaving our son in her hands. She was always on time, brought toys, gave dinner and handled bedtime. She was also very...

Keara M.

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Tess M.


Portsmouth, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Tess and I am 31 years old. I have been taking care of children of all ages for over 15 years. I am a very responsible, mature, reliable, and friendly nanny. I am motivated to help children become happy, healthy and loved. I supply loving care while making sure to meet educational goals for each child. With every job...
Tess can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Tess is absolutely AMAZING! We are moving out of state, and are in tears over having to leave her. If I could bring her with us I would. Tess has watched my son since he was four months old, and she is his absolute favorite person. She is the sweetest, most loving,...

Apryl M.

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Stefanie M.


Portsmouth, RI

$25/hr6 yrs exp

I have worked with kids on the Autism Spectrum and with Downs Syndrome. I have semi-conversational skills with American Sign Language. I believe in the importance of hands on, imaginary play versus screen time for a child's development. I am a great cook and make nutritious, family friendly meals.
Stefanie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Kim R.


Portsmouth, RI

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a Kindergarten Teacher at local private day school. Prior to that I was a Behavior Specialist. I graduated from Roger Williams University with a degree in Elementary Education and am currently working toward my masters degree. I have worked with children ranging in all ages and abilities working in various...
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kim is fantastic! She is kind, personable and punctual. I appreciated how communicative she was during the hiring process and while we were out. She took such great care of my baby and I will definitely hire her again!"

Claire L.

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Lauren C.


Portsmouth, RI

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren and I am senior in the Elementary Education program at the University of Rhode Island, with a psychology minor and my middle level certificate, with a focus on the Science content area. This spring semester I am full time student teaching in a first grade classroom, and I will be certified in may. I am...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Peggy P.


Portsmouth, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior, Child, Home Care, Transportation, Errands, Also Pet And Plant Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with the same family for 30 years. I am currently helping a housebound senior get to her appointments and assist in exercise and bathing. I also help with child care, housekeeping, errands, cooking, pet care, and plant care. I am strong, healthy, loyal, and dependable! Thank you for your consideration! Peggy
Peggy can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Avery S.


Portsmouth, RI

$15-28/hr7 yrs exp

Helpful, Caring, Experienced, And FUN!

As a sophomore in college, I have 7 years of babysitting experience. In recent years, I've taken babysitting classes at my local hospital. I love kids and enjoy doing crafts, playing games, baking, or just a chill movie night. I'm happy to help your kids with their homework, and I generally like to do any housekeeping to help...
Avery can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sophie D.


Portsmouth, RI

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Caring Childcare Provider

My name is Sophie and I am a 20 year college student entering into my junior year at the university of Rhode Island. I am an elementary education major who works part time at a childcare/preschool in Wakefield, RI while taking classes full time during the school year. I love working with kids and they love me too! I am looking...
Sophie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

As a caregiver, my passion lies in making a positive impact on children's lives. Throughout my 10 years of experience, I've honed my skills in early childhood development, making me well-equipped to nurture and support your family. With patience and creativity, I strive to create a calm, fun and engaging environment for...
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
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Erin P.


Portsmouth, RI

$29/hr5 yrs exp

Spunky, reliable, fun-loving Nanny who loves the great outdoors

My name is Erin, just a few things about me... I am a transplant from Upstate New York and currently living in Newport RI. I have many years of child care experience that first began when I became Nanny for newborn premature triplets in Colorado. As you can imagine caring for triplets is challenging enough, but preemies...
Erin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Haley C.


Portsmouth, RI

$24/hr9 yrs exp

It's Always What's Best For The Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Nature and nurture are both very important in creating the best environment for a child to grow. After growing up in my teenage years with two toddler brothers, I became interested in the study of child psychology. After three years of college I have learned there is an infinite number of facts and theories pertaining to child...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

As a creative and approachable grandmother, I'm excited to offer my childcare services. With one year of experience and CPR Training, I prioritize the well-being and safety of the children in my care. I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games to promote learning. Open to assisting with cooking, meal...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Shea H.


Portsmouth, RI

$28/hr4 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Shea and I am a first year college student at Elon University where I am studying nursing. I graduated from Portsmouth Abbey School in the spring where I played hockey, soccer, and track, while keeping an eye on the faculty children. For the past two years, I have worked at the Aquidneck Club for "Camp Aquidneck"...
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Francesca W.


Portsmouth, RI

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nursing Student With CNA & CMT Licenses

Hi I'm Francesca! I am a Registered Nurse with 1 year experience and have 6 years experience as a CNA and MedTech. I have worked primarily in geriatric care specializing in acute rehab. Before diving into the medical field I was a preschool teacher with a master's in education. I currently work at a hospital 3 days a week and am...
Francesca can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Bridget O.


Portsmouth, RI

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am moving from East Greenwich to Portsmouth mid August and due to having to take my two girls out of daycare with the relocation, I am looking to add another child to the bunch to watch in home. My girls are 5 months & 2 years old and I would love to have them be able to interact with other children while I watch them from...
Bridget can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Baylee W.


Portsmouth, RI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Great And Loving With Kids!

I worked as a party host, for kids ages from 2-14, for 2 years. I also worked as "Elsa" from the movie Frozen for kids birthday parties. I've been babysitting since I was 14, from family/family friends to people just needing a reliable babysitter.
Baylee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Child care centers in Portsmouth, RI

Home and Learning

Home and Learning

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, RI

Hello! My name is Caitlin and I am a certified teacher with 8 years of classroom experience. Once I became a mom to 3, we decided it was best for our family to put my teaching career on hold to stay home with our children. My husband is active duty military, so we have blessed with living in many...

Countryside Children's Center, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, offers state-licensed educational day care programs geared towards preschool and school-age children. The company is fully accredited by the NAEYC to provide its services to kids, between the ages of 1 to 12 years old. Countryside...

Island Day School

13 Bristol Ferry Rd, Portsmouth, RI

The Island Day School is an educational childcare facility located at 13 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. It offers a safe, clean, healthy and nurturing environment where children can be themselves, playing, learning and having fun. This childcare facility can accommodate 82 children...

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Child Care Providers in Portsmouth, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 37 reviews of the 50 listed child care providers.