“My eight month old son has learned so much at the Smith Hill Early Childhood Learning Center.  It’s a fantastic learning experience for him. The skills that he’s learned so far and the socializing he does with other kids is the best thing for him.  I’m 100% comfortable leaving him here. I know he’s safe all day long.” – Frank

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Early Childhood Learning


Smith Hill Early Childhood Learning Center

Girl playing with blocks.The Smith Hill Early Childhood Learning Program provides high-quality, community-based, state-licensed childcare to the Smith Hill section of Providence.  We provide care to up to 84 children ages 18 months to 5 years.  Our program uniquely equips at-risk children with the tools they need to enter elementary school ready to learn and achieve.  This program is closely aligned with Rhode Island’s Early Learning Standards and the California Department of Education Child Development Framework Guidelines.

We believe the residents in our community that are hard hit by poverty and lack of opportunity deserve the highest-quality early childhood education possible for their children.  We have implemented the nationally acclaimed High/Scope curriculum to give at-risk kids the finest early care possible.  This proven-effective methodology is used all over the world and is already having a tremendous impact on our childcare programs here at home.  Our expert, highly-trained staff includes a Center Director,  teachers, assistant teachers, administrative support staff and numerous dedicated volunteers.  Our professional staff works closely with toddlers and preschoolers from diverse backgrounds. 

Our Center offers scholarship assistance and accepts DHS child care subsidies.  We are open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.  To learn more about enrolling your child in our program, contact Debbie Durant at 455-3890 or email ddurant@capcities.org. 

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