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Nalissa S.

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

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Bradlee L. says "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...

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Playful & Caring Sitter

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
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...

Rachel S. says ""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...

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Cranston, RI

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi my name is Wanda 10 yrs exp . I'm very responsible with my job and I very caring person. I have worked for families with children of different ages from infants to toddlers. I love the children I like outdoor activities, enjoy reading and art and crafts. I have car. I Speak Spanish and English
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Babysitter

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
travel
My name is Jayda and I am currently 24 years old. I have about 5 years of experience working with children from 6 months old to teenagers. I started off as babysitting/nannying to eventually working at a daycare for some time. Shortly after I began to pursue work inside schools, and have worked in a K-8 building and currently a...

Kachine P. says "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...

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Registered Nurse With Extensive Nannying Experience

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
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...

Kristen M. says "Julieann watched our little one (very very little one) while we were in town for a wedding. It was really hard leaving our baby with a sitter for the...

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Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Jennifer, I have been working with children for about 20 years and nannying for 4 years. I am pediatrics CPR and first aid certified . I also do babysitting from time to time. With nannying I do cooking kid friendly but healthy meals,*light house cleaning such as..* do loading and unloading dishwasher * Childs...

Care Member says "Can we give more than 5 stars? I just want to take a moment to tell you how wonderful Jen is! Jen is a great and reliable babysitter who goes above and...

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Fun And Creative Caregiver

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Experienced Babysitter Looking For Part-Time Babysitting Jobs.

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I am a babysitter with over 15 years of experience. I have babysat children ages 6 months to 15 years old. I am a very active babysitter who likes to do indoor and outdoor activities with the kids. I have my own car, and love animals. I am honest, trustworthy, and reliable. I am also capable of cooking and cleaning. I can also...

Lorain L. says "Jessica is a caring and loving person. She is very dependable and reliable. I would recommend her for anyone that is looking for a babysitter!"

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Nanny Or Date Night Sitter Available

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
14 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
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.

Steven P. says "My wife and I couldn't be happier with our experience with Victoria who babysat our 14 month old while we were at a wedding this past weekend in Newport....

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Gentle And Nurturing Nanny

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...

Prerna G. says "Our 1yo son has tremendous separation anxiety, and Lisa was the only nanny ( amongst 3) who was able to work with him consistently to get him to a point...

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Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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!

Lindsay C. says "Sophia was so great to have babysit my two kids!"

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Experienced Babysitter

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi my name is molly. I am a 30-year-old college graduate with years of nannying experience. I attended Rhode island College and I also graduated from CCRI in 2016. My bachelors degree is in Youth Development and I graduated in 2020. I have experience babysitting and also experience working with the elderly. I have many creative...

Jazmin A. says "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...

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Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is India, and I'm a dedicated, nurturing, and experienced nanny with over 9 years of hands-on experience working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old. I've had the pleasure of supporting families in a variety of roles including live-in and live-out positions, as well as working as a mother's helper...

Lakshmi M. says "India saved us from the last minute need for baby sitter. She was on time and very professional. She helped us take care of our 2 young sons while me and...

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Fun Loving Creative Nanny

Cranston, RI

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi! I am an energetic fun loving creative nanny who loves to engage children in activities; games, crafts, outdoor play, music , etc. Lots of newborn experience! Several outstanding references from previous families can be provided.

Nichole P. says "I love Gerri! She's the best. She always keeps my little one entertained with music! I would definitely recommend her!"

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Child care

Cranston, RI

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds and fostering their development is a true passion of mine. My three years of childcare experience, enriched by positive babysitting roles, have solidified my desire to positively impact children's lives. I hold a college degree and am fluent in both English and French. Parents can rely on my patient,...
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Child care centers in Cranston, RI

Early Foundation Academy

181 Princess Avenue Cranston, RI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
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 preschool, pre-k, summer...
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Learning Brooke Early Childhood Education Center

1170 Pontiac Ave Ste 200 Cranston, RI

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Special needs
Kindergarten
+ 2 more
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 time nurse and a large outdoor...
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Cadence Academy Preschool Cranston

546 BUDLONG RD CRANSTON, RI

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
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 for school age children....
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Excellent Bilingual Kids Daycare

101 Ashbrook Drive Cranston, RI

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
International
Special needs
+ 1 more
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 1 *availability last updated on...
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Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
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, toddler, preschool and pre-k...
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  • 119 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.11/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.8

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Cranston, RI

Child Care Providers in Cranston, RI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 43 reviews of the 119 listed child care providers

Nalissa S.

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....

- Bradlee L.

Brittany B.

"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...

- Rachel S.

Jayda R.

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...

- Kachine P.

FAQs for finding child care near you in Cranston, RI

Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $20.11 per hour as of July 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.

Care.com currently has 95 child care providers near you in Cranston, RI. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Cranston, RI and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Cranston, RI that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.

You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Cranston, RI, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Cranston, RI and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.

Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.

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