Early Childhood Institute
For preschool children with behavior problems

We know that working with children keeps you busy. In fact, behavior problems in children can keep you extra busy  These are children who require more time and expertise than one person can provide. This is where The Providence Center's Early Childhood Institute can help.

For more than thirty years, The Providence Center has been a statewide and family resource, assisting organizations, day care centers, and families in developing emotional health and competence in young children.

The Early Childhood Institute has the expertise and experience to help children with preschool behavior problems in children who are having difficulty succeeding at home and in preschool. All services are designed to make the care and education of children a more productive, successful, and rewarding experience for everyone.

The services include:

• Therapeutic Programs for Preschool Children with Behavior Problems and their Families

• Child Day Care Staff Training and Consultation Services

• Training for Mental Health Professionals

Información en Español
Informação em Português

These services are provided by a variety of early childhood specialists, including early childhood teachers, teaching assistants, Master's-level child therapists and case managers.

Children are referred to our therapeutic program by childcare centers, physicians, insurers, preschools, local school districts and state agencies.

To schedule an appointment for Early Childhood Institute services and intakes please call 401-276-4020 Monday through Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

For further information about The Providence Center's Early Childhood Institute's training and consultation services or a tour of the Institute please call Simmy Carter at 401-276-4164 or call 401-276-4020 or email scarter@provctr.org.

For assistance in Spanish or Portuguese, please call 401-276 4137.

The Providence Center is a participant in various major health insurance plans, including state-sponsored plans.