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    Once Upon A Time Academy

    4.2 (5 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    Tri-Town Head Start

    Tri-Town Head Start

    (1 review)

    So far I've been really impressed since my son started here. Ms. Cherish & Ms. Alyssa have been…read moreamazing in regards to letting me know how my son is doing - in terms of listening, interacting with other kids, and eating! They both are saying how well he is doing and adjusting to the structure of the classroom. Also for a large classroom (I think there are 23-26 other students) and only 3 teachers they are doing amazing updating me 1:1. I really like all the safety features that Headstart has put in place. For example: my son can only be picked up by those on the list & we have to sign in and out daily for pickups. We also had to buy a $7 chip that allows only us Parent's & other authorized chip holders to get in the building which is really great! They also practice hand washing & proper coughing techniques and other preventative healthcare measures and precautions which is awesome because it's important to learn those at a young age! I'm really happy so far especially with his teachers they seem really caring and motivated to teach! They are really strict in terms of their program and attendance and they don't really allow unexcused absences. At first I was a little turned off by the MANDATORY home visits from case managers AND Teachers. I did meet with Nicole (Our Case Manager) once and she was awesome, fast, friendly & efficient! She showed up to my house on time, stayed for about 20 minutes had me fill out some mandatory paperwork & asked me what my goals were for my son this year. I also had a home visit with my son's teacher Ms. Cherish and she is just amazing! She's really invested in education and incorporating families into the classroom. She explained a lot of Head Start's philosophy's which are very similar to mine so I believe it will be a great fit! Also the home visits provided great insight into how my son is at school! So I thought it would be a nuisance but it turned out to be informative and helpful!

    Way To Grow

    Way To Grow

    (5 reviews)

    My son attended Way to Grow for one year, beginning in August of 2021. What we like most about…read morethis daycare is that the staff and atmosphere are friendly and there is strong communication. Whereas in many places parents are not allowed to enter the building, we were invited to come in, talk, and even sit and play with the kids for a bit at pickup. There was nothing to hide, which is important for building trust. Our 2-year-old (at the time) had a difficult transition. He would cry and scream at drop-offs for 2 months straight. We were called in for a behavioral meeting in the beginning as well, which helped all parties understand the situation better. Sometimes they would call me to let me know what was happening, or I would call and check. After the transition period, he adjusted quite well and became a star student. He enjoyed spending time with the small group of friends and his teachers. As parents, we liked getting picture updates by text or Facebook every once in a while. The teacher would let us know how the day went when we picked him up. There were arts and crafts projects and the teachers tried to find activities that interested individual kids as well (in my son's case, electronics and lights). They even worked with us regarding medical issues that came up. In many cases, they knew more about his ailments than the clueless doctors. The less-than-ideal factors were that within 1 year, his main teacher changed 3 times. This was hard for him. However, each one was wonderful. Food was not included in tuition at that time, which means the extra stress of packing snacks and lunch in the morning. At some points, there was overcommunication, like several emails within a week. Ultimately, this is better than being under-informed. We highly recommend this daycare. Every family is different but it was a great fit for us.

    My daughter always left calm. She did not have this response to other centers. We did not attend…read morelong but we do live close by, so when we went for walks she would beg to go inside. It was cute!

    Cadence Academy Preschool

    Cadence Academy Preschool

    (7 reviews)

    Our family has been part of the community at Cadence Smithfield since 2022 and we currently have…read moretwo students enrolled. We feel fortunate to have a place to bring our kids where they are safe and have fun. Teachers come and go, which can be frustrating, but it is somewhat expected in this industry, and we have always felt that the various teachers truly cared about our children. There was a period of high turnover where the director and assistant director left that we considered going elsewhere, but by the time we could get in anywhere, things settled down and the school got a new director. Since Jason has been at the helm, the school has never looked better and we have seen lots of improvements. We feel confident about the school under his leadership. The only other drawback about this school is the co$$$t, but it sure is nice not to have to pack a lunch or snacks which are included. I am always impressed with the arts and crafts done in the toddler rooms and also appreciate how often the children get out in the fresh air when possible. I have hundreds of adorable pics I have gotten in daily updates through the years but there were very few I could share while being mindful of privacy.

    Revised review as of 8/23/2024: We were heartbroken after…read morelearning the truth about what was happening at this daycare behind the scenes; children being verbally and emotionally scared into cooperating, instances not being reported to parents (even when it was a medical/safety issue), teachers who have little to no training, and teachers told to feed children food that is moldy or undercooked. The only solice we had after learning what was really going on at the daycare was our child being in Miss Alicia's classroom. Miss Alicia and Miss Michelle genuinely care about the kids in their room, provide structure and safety (yes safety) for their kiddos and any additional ones they can take in their room when able to. Knowing that the Regional Director was well informed about what was and had happened at this location and felt it was okay and appropriate to argue with parents and teachers about what was happening at the school has made us lose faith with all Cadence schools.

    Once Upon A Time Academy - preschools - Updated June 2026

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