Family Daycare School Age (5+) 53 children

Warwick Smart Start Academy #40

6736 Spring St, Cranston, RI 02919

53
Capacity
0 months - 5 years
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,380/mo
Rhode Island avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Warwick Smart Start Academy #40

Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 is a family daycare located in Cranston, Rhode Island (02919). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care. Licensed capacity is 53 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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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 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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Frequently asked questions about Warwick Smart Start Academy #40

Is Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 licensed?
Yes — Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 holds a current Rhode Island child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Rhode Island DHS — Office of Child Care. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 accept?
Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 serves 0 months - 5 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Rhode Island averages about $1380/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. Contact Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 enroll?
Warwick Smart Start Academy #40 has a licensed capacity of 53 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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