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Mirela J. says "She was punctual, reliable and responsible. She did a really good job with my kids. I highly recommended her."
Kerry S. says "Kelly has been watching my kids on and off for over ten years, since she was a young teen! She is great with them and my kids love her. Hiring her would...
Lina H. says "Started caring for my baby when she was 8 weeks old until she was 8 months old. Michelle has been absolutely amazing! We are very sad to see her leave but...
Care Member says "Aimee has been a significant help in my life and I am very Blessed to have her watching my daughter. She is responsible, punctual, creative, kind and...
Woonsocket, RI
Erin C. says "Sharon is wonderful on all levels. She is loving, caring and understanding and will make your household a better place. Sharon not only did a wonderful...
Nicole F. says "We initially met Rachel at the daycare my son was at. He loved her from the start! She's always been especially kind and patient with our son and has been...
Care Member says "Jose was great with my 2 kids, boy 10 years and girl 8 years. I hired Jose this summer to take my kids to the pool to get to know them before I went...
Care Member says "Chrystal is extremely dependable. She was always so flexible with our chaotic schedule. When initially talking to her, she was well spoken and very...
Bria S. says "Alexa is a very reliable outgoing and friendly woman. I would recommend her with any children she has many years of experience and many references as well....
Care Member says "Lily has been our wonderful nanny since our youngest was 5 months old. A little over 2 years later she’s the highlight of my little (and bigs!) life. I...
Stephanie T. says "She knows how to interact with young children in a positive kind way. She gets to know each child and then builds a relationship upon that. "
Lori B. says "Haddie is a sweet lady, very good with kids. My girls adore here after their first time be baby sat by her! They look forward to seeing her again "
Megan C. says "I hired Emily to care for my son while I attended school. I was nervous about having someone new in my home while I was traveling but Emily took excellent...
Stephanie P. says "Hannah worked for us for a year and a half taking care of our two girls when they were 6 months and 3 & 1/2. From the moment we met Hannah, it was...
Annie C. says "Amanda has been working for us this summer. She is FANTASTIC! We have loved having her - the kids think the world of her. She is always prompt, polite,...
Erica S. says "Athena is lovely! We rely on her and she always comes through for us!"
Harrisville, RI
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60 part time child care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated part time child care is 5.0
Part Time Child Care in Smithfield, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed part time child care
- Mirela J.
- Kerry S.
- Lina H.
Every caregiver on Care.com chooses their own hourly rate and because of this, part time child care rates can vary based on factors like how experienced the caregiver is, where you live, and how many children require care. That being said, the average hourly rate for part time child care providers near you in RI is $17.67.
To safely hire part time child care near you in Smithfield, RI, there are a few steps we strongly recommend you take to learn more about the candidates you are considering hiring. To start, you can run a private background check. You can also interview candidates and can request references from former employers. While we do request that all Care.com part time child care providers complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (all part time child care providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run), we do recommend doing your own due diligence.
The neat part about Care.com, is you can review many different caregiver profiles until you find a part time child care provider near you in Smithfield, RI who can meet your family’s needs. Each caregiver lists the responsibilities they feel comfortable helping with on their Care.com profile and you can conduct interviews to learn more about the exact responsibilities they can help you out with.
When you do interview a part time child care provider near you in Smithfield, RI, you can ask them about their work experience, can inquire as to what caregiving responsibilities they can help with, and can ask them how they would handle certain situations. For example, if your child struggles with homework time, you can ask them how they would handle situations like your child refusing to do their homework.
You can interview a few different child care providers until you find one who can provide you with the part time child care you need for however many hours you require. You can set the hours and can find someone whose schedules line up with yours. There are 3 part time child care providers near you in Smithfield, RI who may be able to provide you with the right amount of care.