Children's Friend - Manton

Address

31 Salmon Street
Providence, RI 02909

(401) 752-7900

www.cfsri.org

Description:

Children!€™s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island!€™s most vulnerable young children.
Our Strategic Priority:
Too many of the youngest and most vulnerable children in Rhode Island are experiencing devastating outcomes, including death, as a result of abuse and neglect. As stewards of the resources entrusted to us, Children!€™s Friend is realigning itself to proactively respond to this crisis.
Programs:
Adoption
Adoption Support & Preservation
Birth Parent Counseling
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Child Care
Clinical Services
Early Head Start
Early Intervention
Family Care Community Partnership
Fatherhood Initiatives
First Connections
Foster Care
Fostering Families
Head Start
Head Start/Early Head Start Child Care Partnership
Healthy Families America
Nurse Family Partnership
Pre-K
Professional Development
Project Connect
Project Family
Summer Learning & Enrichment Program
WIC

Description

The Children’s Friend Child Care Program is designed to provide quality care and education to children ages three, four, and five. (Child Care at Dexter Street is available for children six weeks to five years of age.) Our goals are to foster a positive self-concept, develop social skills, promote language and physical development, encourage creative expression, and foster an awareness and respect of diverse cultures and values. Experienced and degreed teachers lead each classroom. Bilingual staff are always available to help support the center’s children and families. A registered nurse is available to provide support and answer parents’ health questions. Eligible families may use DHS child care vouchers. A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided, which have been approved by the Department of Education’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.*

Hours

Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:30PM

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Varies

Fees

Varies

Intake Procedure

Call for Information

Languages

Spanish

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Carmen Gonzales
    Title:
    Admissions Director
    Phone:
    401-752-7900
    Website:

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-752-7900
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1250.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. These programs help build relationships with families that support family well-being and many other important areas.

    Hours

    Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:30PM

    Required Documents

    Immunization Records Physical

    Eligibility

    Children from birth to age five from families with low income, according to the Poverty Guidelines published by the Federal government, are eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services.

    Fees

    Varies Accepts CCAP

    Intake Procedure

    Call for Information

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Contact

      Name:
      Carmen Gonzales
      Title:
      Admissions Director
      Phone:
      401-752-7900
      Website:

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-752-7900
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HD-1800.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Our Pre K classrooms offer high quality educational opportunities for children who are 4 years old by September 1st. Our classrooms are often bilingual and our staff is both experienced and degreed. We provide a wraparound approach to support both the child and family and the classrooms provide opportunities to ready children for their upcoming year of kindergarten. Nutritious meals are offered at both breakfast and lunch. Children are chosen for the program by entering into the Rhode Island State Pre K lottery.

      Hours

      Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:30PM

      Required Documents

      Varies

      Eligibility

      Age 4 by September 1st. Children are chosen for the program by entering into the Rhode Island State Pre K lottery.

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call for Information

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island

        Contact

        Name:
        Carmen Gonzales
        Title:
        Admissions Director
        Phone:
        401-752-7900
        Website:

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        401-752-7900
        Name:
        Main Phone
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HD-1800.6500-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

        General Information

        Hours:

        Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:00PM

        Intake Process:

        Call for Information

        Program Fees:

        Varies
        Accepts CCAP

        Languages:

        Spanish

        Eligibility:

        Toddler
        Preschool
        Head Start

        Handicap Accessible?

        Yes

        Is Shelter?

        No

        Miscellaneous

        Related Resource

        Date of Official Change:

        March 9, 2022

        Legal Status:

        Educational

        Description

        The Children’s Friend Child Care Program is designed to provide quality care and education to children ages three, four, and five. (Child Care at Dexter Street is available for children six weeks to five years of age.) Our goals are to foster a positive self-concept, develop social skills, promote language and physical development, encourage creative expression, and foster an awareness and respect of diverse cultures and values. Experienced and degreed teachers lead each classroom. Bilingual staff are always available to help support the center’s children and families. A registered nurse is available to provide support and answer parents’ health questions. Eligible families may use DHS child care vouchers. A nutritious breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are provided, which have been approved by the Department of Education’s Child and Adult Care Food Program.*

        Hours

        Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:30PM

        Required Documents

        Varies

        Eligibility

        Varies

        Fees

        Varies

        Intake Procedure

        Call for Information

        Languages

        Spanish

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island

          Contact

          Name:
          Carmen Gonzales
          Title:
          Admissions Director
          Phone:
          401-752-7900
          Website:

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          401-752-7900
          Name:
          Main Phone
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1250.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. Head Start programs provide a learning environment that supports children's growth in many areas such as language, literacy, and social and emotional development. Head Start emphasizes the role of parents as their child's first and most important teacher. These programs help build relationships with families that support family well-being and many other important areas.

          Hours

          Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:30PM

          Required Documents

          Immunization Records Physical

          Eligibility

          Children from birth to age five from families with low income, according to the Poverty Guidelines published by the Federal government, are eligible for Head Start and Early Head Start services.

          Fees

          Varies Accepts CCAP

          Intake Procedure

          Call for Information

          Languages

          Spanish

          Service Area

          Statewide

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Rhode Island

            Contact

            Name:
            Carmen Gonzales
            Title:
            Admissions Director
            Phone:
            401-752-7900
            Website:

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            401-752-7900
            Name:
            Main Phone
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HD-1800.3000) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Our Pre K classrooms offer high quality educational opportunities for children who are 4 years old by September 1st. Our classrooms are often bilingual and our staff is both experienced and degreed. We provide a wraparound approach to support both the child and family and the classrooms provide opportunities to ready children for their upcoming year of kindergarten. Nutritious meals are offered at both breakfast and lunch. Children are chosen for the program by entering into the Rhode Island State Pre K lottery.

            Hours

            Mon-Fri 7:30AM-5:30PM

            Required Documents

            Varies

            Eligibility

            Age 4 by September 1st. Children are chosen for the program by entering into the Rhode Island State Pre K lottery.

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Call for Information

            Service Area

            Statewide

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Rhode Island

              Contact

              Name:
              Carmen Gonzales
              Title:
              Admissions Director
              Phone:
              401-752-7900
              Website:

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              401-752-7900
              Name:
              Main Phone
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HD-1800.6500-700) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Address Listings

              Mailing

              31 Salmon Street
              Providence, RI 02909

              Physical (Primary)

              31 Salmon Street
              Providence, RI 02909

              Contacts

              Carmen Gonzales

              Admissions Director

              (401) 752-7900

              David Caprio

              President and CEO

              (401) 276-4300

              dcaprio@cfsri.org

              Phone Numbers

              Main Phone

              (401) 752-7900

              Fax

              (401) 861-0145

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