Best Family Daycare in Cranston, RI

Q: What should I look for in a family daycare near me in Cranston, RI?

When looking for a family daycare near you in Cranston, RI, the most important thing to consider is the safety, comfort, and well-being of your child. Depending on your family's needs, make sure to inquire about the family daycare provider's experience in caring for children of similar ages. Ask about their qualifications, resources available for learning and development, such as toys or educational materials. Additionally, consider inquiring about how the family daycare provider structures their days; if they provide meals or snacks; and if they allow you to have a tour of their facility. It is also important that you feel comfortable with the family daycare provider and that they understand your family's values and priorities. Taking these points into consideration when selecting a family daycare can help ensure that your child has a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.

Q: How do I know if a family daycare provider near me in Cranston, RI is right for my family?

When selecting a family daycare provider, families may want to consider factors such as location, value for costs, hours of operation, and licensing requirements and monitoring standards. Additionally, it is worth evaluating any safety regulations in place at the facility and paying attention to reviews from past or current clients. Upon visiting the family daycare near you in Cranston, RI, there should be a sense that it is clean and well-organized, and the staff should be friendly and welcoming. All of these aspects help ensure that not only are the family's needs met and children are receiving the best possible care.

Q: What are some tips for choosing a family daycare provider near me in Cranston, RI?

When choosing family daycare near you in Cranston, RI, it is essential to be thorough! Consider what's most important to you and when choosing a child care provider, and don't be afraid to ask questions when interviewing potential daycares. You should also schedule a visit to meet with the family daycare provider and observe the environment. You may ask them questions such as: How does the daycare staff interact with the children? Are there toys, materials, and appropriate activities for the age group of children in their care? Are there any qualifications, certifications, background checks, and child-to-adult ratio of staff information they can share with you? All of these questions as well as any additional considerations that are important to you should help you make an informed decision.

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Koala Kids Child Care

5.0

My daughter went to koala kids for three years and was very sad to leave! Over those three years, there was never a question if she was taken care of or safe. She was always happy to be there and felt loved and supported by Ms Kristine. The small size of the daycare made it so she always felt heard...

- Care member

Irene's Childcare Home

5.0

Ms. Irene is the absolute best! I felt very comfortable leaving my daughter with her and my daughter loved going to see her. Ms. Irene has a beautiful and safe outdoor set-up that she uses with the kids, so I know that my child is getting lots of exercise and playtime while she is at Ms. Irene's....

- Caitlin K.

Maple Tree Childcare

5.0

Samantha is an exceptional care provider. Caring, creative, patient, intelligent and kind- she cared for my daughter and created a space of love that helped my four year old bloom. We love Sam and were sad to graduate but glad she will be caring for other children with the same love and...

- Gendron F

Home Daycare

5.0

Great with the kids and very dependable

- Danielle C.

Family daycares in Cranston, RI

Little Bears Daycare

987 Phenix Avenue, Cranston, RI

I am a Home based Daycare. I offer child care services for children ages newborn to five years of age. I am licensed, first aid and CPR certified as well as Bright Stars accredited. We offer openings for full time opening with Meals are included. We offer breakfast, lunch, and two healthy snacks. We...

Lakeside Learning

138 Lakseide Ave, Cranston, RI

I found my calling as a teacher in Albany, NY working as a teacher's assistant. When I came home to Rhode Island, I continued my journey by teaching preschool children while taking courses at Roger William University. Three years later, I graduated with my Masters in Elementary Education. Shortly...

Caitlyn C

85 Lexington Ave, Cranston, RI

I have been working in child care for 14 plus years. I started working in a child care center when I was 17. I worked there for a few years caring for infants, toddlers, and school aged children, until I felt I had enough experience to open my own home daycare. When I was 23 I converted the bottom...

First Years Learning Center

1400 Elmwood Ave, Cranston, RI

Located in Cranston, Rhode Island, First Years Learning Center is a family-owned, child care center that accepts infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. It strives to provide children with quality day care service and learning programs. The Center has a maximum capacity of enrolling up to...

Bilingual Kids Daycare

101 Ashbrook Dr., Cranston, RI

We believe children are gifted at learning languages. Our goal is to build up two languages for the kids through various daily activities such as music and dance, circle time, art and craft, free play, snack and meal time. All food provided is organic. There are two small groups in our daycare. One...

Little Dreamers Daycare

53 Malden Street, Cranston, RI

Koala Kids Child Care

818 County St, Seekonk, MA

5.0

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1 INFANT OPENING MARCH 2025 I am Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care and I am a EEC certified preschool, toddler and infant teacher. Our program is open year round Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 to 5:00 Thursday 8:00 to 4:00. I have my...

5.0

"My daughter went to koala kids for three years and was very sad to leave! Over those three years, there was never a question if she was taken care of or safe. She was always happy to be there and felt loved and supported by Ms Kristine. The small size of the...

Care member

Irene's Childcare Home

136 King Philip Road, Seekonk, MA

5.0

(2)

Licensed child care home in Massachusetts for 38 years. Currently serving ages approximately 6 months to 3 years. Small group. Fun learning environment, age appropriate activities. Open 4 days, Monday- Thursday. Hours Approx. 9:00am 3:30pm Sept. 2025. Opening for infant.

5.0

"Irene provides a safe, caring, educational environment for children to learn, grow and develop. My family could not be happier having our daughter at Ms. Irenes. She is happy to go every day. Ms. Irene is very responsive and will provide updates throughout the day...

Katy M.

Maple Tree Childcare

51 Zanfagna Street, Johnston, RI

5.0

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Maple Tree Childcare is a small home daycare program on the Johnston/Cranston line in RI. We are deeply inspired by Lifeways, Waldorf Education and time spent in nature. Our days are filled with song, stories, meaningful life skills, handwork projects, wholesome organic meals and most importantly...

5.0

"Samantha is an exceptional care provider. Caring, creative, patient, intelligent and kind- she cared for my daughter and created a space of love that helped my four year old bloom. We love Sam and were sad to graduate but glad she will be caring for other children...

Gendron F

Home Daycare

55 Beverly Ann Drive, Providence, RI

5.0

(1)

Fun and nurturing childcare No. Prov. Centredale, Fruit Hill,. Close to providence and Johnstom town lines. Quiet neighborhood, fenced yard, Infants through 5 years old. Six a.m. to six p.m. Crafts, activities, play time fun.C.P.R. and first aid certified. Plenty of TLC Immediate openings, many...

5.0

"Great with the kids and very dependable"

Danielle C.

Buttonwoods School for Young Children

311 Buttonwoods Ave, Warwick, RI

Buttonwoods School for Young Children is a private Christian Preschool and Kindergarten that offers half day and full day programs. We focus on the whole child which includes character building. There is an atmosphere of "family" with the pristine care and compassion, as well as, the individualized...

WonderKids Early Learning Center of RI

73 Alhambra Road, Warwick, RI

WONDERKIDS passion for child development has enhanced the learning experience in young minds by bringing out the greatness within children since 1987. WONDERKIDS Early Learning Center of RI offers exceptional early learning programs from Infancy through Pre-Kindergarten. Because of our...

Loving Home Childcare

122 Kiwanee Rd, Warwick, RI

Little Sailors Childcare

350 Tillinghast Rd, East Greenwich, RI

**The perfect happy medium between a Nanny and a Childcare center! Availability October 2020 Quality, All-Inclusive Care is the top priority at Little Sailors. Little Sailors provides a fun, safe, and nurturing environment for your children to grow into the happiest versions of themselves....

Steph's Little Steps

1247 Newman Ave, Seekonk, MA

My name is Stephanie. I have 2 children of my own 14 and 10 years old. I am a EEC Family child care Licensed provider ( EEC License # 9024639 ). I am also EEC licensed Preschool, Toddler, Infant teacher for centers, CPR and First Aid Certified. I also take vouchers. I have worked with children since...

Susan's Family Childcare

29 Hazelton Road, Barrington, RI

It's a small loving safe fun childcare home. Home away from home for ages newborn on up. I have 2 openings for full time newborn infant I have a degree in early child development and CPR and First Aid trained. I have over 20 years of experience running a family daycare. I have many references. I...

Elvania's Day Care

108 Daboll St, Providence, RI

Hello! My name is Elvania, I have been offering day care services for about 2 years at my home. I work from 7am to 7pm. I like to offer quality services at affordable prices, 100$ per week/per child. Hola! Mi Nombre es Elvania llevo 2 anos cuidando ninos en mi hogar. Trabajo desde las 7am de la...

Rock Valley

23 Evans Rd, Greenville, RI

Looking for one child to join the child I currently care for in my home, when my daughter goes to school in the fall. Tuesdays and Wednesdays during school hours. We'd be spending lots of time outside in our big yard and garden, baking, making music and doing lots of hands on creative projects. I...

ABC's, 123's & TLC

87 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, RI

State licensed, West Warwick home daycare has part-time and full-time openings. Close to Warwick, Coventry, East Greenwich West Greenwich and the 95. I have a creative playroom with puzzles, blocks, cars, toys, play-doh, arts and crafts, computer, large library, and games. Outside there is a large...

Tammy's Home Child Care

45 Crompton Ave., West Warwick, RI

My name is Tammy, I am the owner & provider of a private home daycare in West Warwick. I offer a smoke-free, safe, loving, friendly, homelike environment for the children to play and grow in. Besides over 40 years of working/caring for children, I also have three (grown) of my own. I help teach...