Paula was always on time never miss a day of work .. very helpful with my kid . My kid enjoyed having paula around . She cooks well and clean well . She always would come to work happy and ready to start day.. I never had a issue with Paula never - Lashay

Jovany C.

I could say so much about Jovany, he’s an amazing person he cares about people at heart and is understanding, I’ve never seen him show anything but joy. Working with him was a joy he filled every room with warmth with his smile. I wish him the very best on what’s to come ❤️ - Mickki O’Dwyer

Jovany C.

Jovany was one of my best employees, in my 35 Years of Owning my Daycare Employing Jovany was my best decision, he’s full of compassion for the kids and parents he works with, he’s always a bright light and very supportive, educated and understanding. I wish him the best on all of his adventures in life always a treasure to have as an employee. - Jenn Farigamo

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What’s the average cost of a child care provider in Rhode Island?

The average cost of a child care provider in Rhode Island is $17.09 per hour. The cost of a child care provider is dependent on the child care provider’s experience, qualifications and location.

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How to Find Affordable Child Care in Rhode Island

Nanny Lane is a child care website to help you find child care near your area in Rhode Island. Our child care services include background checks, PLUS, and payroll.

Understand the Different Types of Child Care in Rhode Island

If you’re looking for affordable child care, you should explore the different types of care and how they compare to each other in Rhode Island. What are the differences between a solo nanny and a nanny share? What about a nanny share vs. daycare? Or nanny share vs. nursery school? Or a solo nanny vs. an au pair? What is a nanny share?

There are lots of options to find affordable child care that works best for your family, and Nanny Lane’s child care services is here to help along the way.

Explore the Costs of Different Child Care Options in Rhode Island

There are various types of child care (solo nanny, nanny share, etc), with different levels of costs. For how much to pay a nanny, key factors that determine cost are experience, the number of children, where you live, and much more. In addition, during the hiring process, you should be considerate of how to handle expenses (e.g. gas, food, etc.).

If you choose a nanny as the best child care option for your family, there are ways to save on nanny costs like an afterschool co-op or having relatives who live close offer child care support on certain days.

Alternatively, you can [split the costs of a nanny)(/guide/family/identifying-your-needs/how-to-split-nanny-share-costs). There are lots of different nanny share setups that highlight how to make nanny shares even if the kids are different ages. With a nanny share, you can find a family first or hire a nanny and consider creating a nanny share. Either way, a nanny share is the most affordable way to employ a nanny.

Find what works best for you and your family. Nanny Lane’s child care services are here to help you along the way.