“Like a Family”: Providers Share the Rewards and Challenges of Operating a Family Child Care Program in RI

This report presents a summary of findings from interviews conducted with family child care providers in Rhode Island. Topics include providers’ motivations and approaches to care, relationships with families, balancing care and compliance, navigating the quality rating system, accessing professional development, and managing challenges and opportunities.

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Authors:

Emely Medina-RodriguezMeghan BroadstoneHeidi RosenbergBrandt RichardsonMakoto Hanita

Media Type:

PDF

Resource Type:

Report

Date:

2026