Welcome!
Giggle and Grow, LLC is a family child care home daycare dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children 2 to 5 years old. Care is provided in an atmosphere that encourages learning and development while allowing children to play and explore.
Early Care Hours: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Standard Child Care Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Benefits of Early Learning
Early learning promotes foundational skills and a love of learning. We explore creative arts, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, motor, and social/emotional skills through weekly themed learning. All activities are aligned to the Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS).
Why Family Child Care?
Consistency: Child care will be provided by a consistent adult who cares about and knows your child's strengths, interests, fears, allergies, and needs. There is no staff turnover.
Ratio: Family child care is provided in a 6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Comfort: Family child care is provided in a home away from home setting.
Licensing Standards: Licensed family childcare homes have fire, lead, and safety inspections. Family childcare providers are fingerprinted and have CPR and first aid certifications.
Professional Development: Family childcare providers are lifelong learners who receive the equivalent of one hour of professional development every month.
Mixed-Age Play: Mixed-age play supports leadership skills, empathy, and academic growth for all learners.
Ashley Kerstetter
Giggle and Grow is a warm and nurturing family child care home, owned and operated by Ashley Kerstetter, a mother and experienced special education teacher. Ashley is passionate about providing children with the best possible start in life, and she is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where your child can learn and grow at their own pace.
At Giggle and Grow, your child will receive personalized attention from a consistent caregiver, who will help them develop their social, emotional, and cognitive skills. We use Conscious Discipline to foster healthy emotional development. Families are provided with open and honest communication about their child's day through the Brightwheel app.
We know that every child is unique, and we celebrate their individual differences. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive space where your child can thrive and grow.
Why Choose Giggle and Grow?
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Experienced and passionate staff
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Warm and nurturing environment
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Personalized attention for each child
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Conscious Discipline approach to emotional development
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Open and honest communication with families
Enroll your child at Giggle and Grow today and see the difference!