We have 119 child care providers in Cranston, RI! Compare and hire the best child care to fit your needs.
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Cranston, RI
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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!"
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....
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...
Lindsay C. says "Sophia was so great to have babysit my two kids!"
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...
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...
Nichole P. says "I love Gerri! She's the best. She always keeps my little one entertained with music! I would definitely recommend her!"
Child care centers in Cranston, RI
1170 Pontiac Ave Ste 200 Cranston, RI
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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
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
- Bradlee L.
- Rachel S.
- Kachine P.
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.