First Steps East Providence
4461 Main St, Portsmouth, RI 02871
License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.
About First Steps East Providence
First Steps East Providence is a licensed center located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island (02871). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care. Licensed capacity is 27 children.
Cost & subsidies in Rhode Island
Statewide averages: $1,380/month infant, $1,080/month preschool. Most Rhode Island families qualify for assistance through Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) (intake: (855) 697-4347).
Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.
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A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to First Steps East Providence and any other licensed provider:
- Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
- Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
- Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
- Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
- Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
- Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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