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Child Care

Finding it, paying for it, training and more ...

             

BrightStars ............... 855-398-7605

www.earlyeducationmatters.org

535 Centerville Rd, Warwick

BrightStars assists families in finding quality child care, education and afterschool programs. BrightStars also

evaluates the quality of these programs. The more stars a program has, the more research-based best practices

are used that support children, families and the professionals caring for the children.

 

Children’s Friend ............... 276-4300

www.cfsri.org

RI’s child development & education training system.  Provides training/ consultation to early care, school age child care,

and education providers statewide through workshops (that fulfill state professional development requirements),

conferences, a professional library containing over 3,700 books, videos, prop boxes, educational toys, and program

resources; traveling satellite lending library; sponsors the Child & Adult Care Food Program for licensed family

child care providers.

 

DCYF Daycare Licensing ............... 528-3624

Licensing family home daycares and daycare centers, and information

on finding qualified care near you.

Beautiful Beginnings Child Care Center

Babysitting Classes

 

The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course ............... 831-7700 or 1-800-842-1122

www.redcross.org

For children 11-15 years old. 

 

Lifespan Community Health Services ............... 444-8009

Sponsored by Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Safe Sitter advocates for safe childcare, good parenting skills, and responsible adolescents.  

 

Women & Infants Babysitting Camp ............... 276-7800

Youngsters 11+ receive training in child development, age-appropriate games, discipline techniques, safety issues, and CPR training. 

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