Children's Friend - Varone
Address
483 Weeden Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 752-7800
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
Services
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Description
The Childrenâs 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 centerâs children and families. A registered nurse is available to provide support and answer parentsâ 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 Educationâs Child and Adult Care Food Program.*
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Ages 3-5; Eligible families may use DHS child care vouchers.
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is an extension of Childrenâs Friendâs core Head Start and Early Head Start Services. Children accessing these services receive full-day, full-year child development/child care at high-quality licensed child care centers throughout Rhode Island. The target audience is working families who also meet the Head Start/Early Head Start eligibility guidelines. Through a partnership of Childrenâs Friend staff and child care partners staff, families access comprehensive Head Start services, such as health, nutrition, and family development. The shared goals of Childrenâs Friend and the child care partners is that all children enter school ready for success through the provision of unified, high quality, comprehensive, and continuous care, and education and supports.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Families that meet Head Start eligibility guidelines and receive state child care assistance Early Head Start Child Care Partnership: Children ages birth to 3, living anywhere in RI Head Start Child Care Partnership: Children ages 3- 5, living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Contact
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Intake Process:
Call for Information
Program Fees:
No Fees
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Ages 3-5
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 9, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
The Childrenâs 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 centerâs children and families. A registered nurse is available to provide support and answer parentsâ 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 Educationâs Child and Adult Care Food Program.*
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Ages 3-5; Eligible families may use DHS child care vouchers.
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Description
Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is an extension of Childrenâs Friendâs core Head Start and Early Head Start Services. Children accessing these services receive full-day, full-year child development/child care at high-quality licensed child care centers throughout Rhode Island. The target audience is working families who also meet the Head Start/Early Head Start eligibility guidelines. Through a partnership of Childrenâs Friend staff and child care partners staff, families access comprehensive Head Start services, such as health, nutrition, and family development. The shared goals of Childrenâs Friend and the child care partners is that all children enter school ready for success through the provision of unified, high quality, comprehensive, and continuous care, and education and supports.
Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3:30PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
Families that meet Head Start eligibility guidelines and receive state child care assistance Early Head Start Child Care Partnership: Children ages birth to 3, living anywhere in RI Head Start Child Care Partnership: Children ages 3- 5, living in Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call for Information
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Contact
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
483 Weeden Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Mailing
483 Weeden Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Contacts
David Caprio
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 752-7800
Fax
(401) 861-0507
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