Child Care
Finding it, paying for it, training and more ...
BrightStars ............... 739-6100
501 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
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.
EBCAP Head Start & Early Head Start Home Based Program ............... 367-2001
www.ebcap.org(for children 0-5 and pregnant moms) EBCAP HS & EHS Home Based Program provides high quality comprehensive early childhood education services for eligible families and children from prenatal to age five. We use "Growing Great Kids" curriculum specially designed for home based programs. We provide weekly home visits and bi-monthly socialization group experience.
Babysitting Classes
The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course ............... 831-7700 or 1-800-842-1122
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.