3 of our children have attended Bright Ideas and I swear to you the staff here consists of some of…read morethe most talented, KIND, LOVING, Patient and CARING group of people that we have ever been around. They have impacted our lives and our childrens lives in ways that we can't even explain. Our children have moved on as we have moved to East Greenwich but to this day they still talk about Bright Ideas and all of the fond memories that they have there. I'm sure they will remember their teachers and experiences for life. I know we will. WE LOVE YOU GUYS, Love, Ahmed, Nancy, Gabriel, Lola, Sofia, Bella and Eve!

I couldn't speak any higher about Bright Ideas. The staff, the facility, the level of learning, and…read morethe genuine care for my child is beyond five stars. I will truly miss bringing my little guy there when he grows up.

I had the pleasure of picking up my dear friend's daughter on multiple occasions late spring this…read moreyear from EDS. Out of curiosity, I decided to check out the reviews on Yelp the other day, and was shocked to find the 1-star rating. It totally contradicted my impression, and more importantly, that of my friend who swears by this place. In a nutshell, this day school serves 3-5 year olds in the heart of downtown Newport, and conveniently allows parents to customize the schedule based on their needs. You can have your kids attend 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week, and classes are small, with 3 full time teachers that live by EDS's philosophy "Instilling lifelong love of learning... building a foundation for life". It's a super nurturing environment for discovery and exploration, with strong ties to the community. I felt the need to share, as sometimes one bad review can totally overshadow other great experiences. Think twice before overlooking this great school, and check it out in person!

This is our first year at The Emmanuel Day School and I have to say both my husband and myself were…read moreimmediately impressed and so glad we visited for a morning before deciding where our daughter should attend pre-school. Word of mouth from other parents led us to this school and I have to say it is such an inviting, creative, and wholesome atmosphere. Our daughter gets excited each day she attends and we absolutely love the convenience of drop off because some days it just takes a little longer to get going and Emmanuel Day allows drop off from 8-9am. The teachers keep us up to date on everything and we also enjoy all of the family oriented events they host. It gives us a chance to meet the other parents and get to know the staff better. Thank you Emmanuel Day School.

My daughter attended Silveira Kindergarten last year (2010). This is without a doubt, the best…read moreschool in the Newport area. We are a military family and this school's curriculum and philosophy fits in with our parenting needs.

All of my children attended SIlveira Kindergarten and Nursery School and had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The teachers are warm and loving while they guide the children toward academic and social growth. The field trips and in-class guests enhance the educational experience and gymnasium is a HUGE asset in wet or snowy/cold weather, since gross motor development is so important at the preschool age. I would higly recommend this preschool to anyone who is looking for a top of the line educational experience for their child.

Looking for a daycare can be super stressful as a new mom. Especially when you a moving to new…read moreplace. I tried to contact this daycare for a week and no one answered or returned my voicemails. Today I spoke with one of the employees and in a 15 second conversation she told me there was a waiting list and my child wouldn't be able to be registered for a least a year. I explained to her I tried to call over several days and her response was "oh sorry," in a sarcastic and careless way. I really wish I would've known this. Their website is very dated and gives no information about waiting lists. I guess I was supposed to assume this. On top of that there is no easy way to find out this information but by trying to contact them via phone or email. I'm just extremely disappointed with my interaction with this daycare.

Several years back I was looking for a child care place for my 4 children. I was greeted daily by…read moresmiles and positive energy. It did take some time to get in however I was given all the information i needed and I was willing to wait seeing that there are so few places on the island. Kinderart is a great place to start your child's Learning experience. I've also noted they were voted best of Newport for the last two years. An Honor truly deserving of the school and the approach of its staff especially the directors.

Excellent staff who work together as a team. Impressive environment. Love the smaller size of the…read moreschool. Hidden treasure of a large play area adjacent to classroom!

I cannot say enough amazing things about the nurturing environment the staff at Bloom has provided…read morefor both my boys. My son attended during Covid and completed his journey in 2022. My other son is currently in the toddler program where he has flourished because of his amazing teachers. They are so kind and patient and positive with every child and family.

We were part of the Little Friends/Bloom family from October 2011 to February 2013. We did not…read morecome from a Waldorf background, but were very impressed with how this program instructed our son. As with any organization, this is largely the product of great people who understand how to balance. Bloom is reflective of the efforts of the faculty and teachers who have continually put the children first. The head teacher (Ms. Barbara) is a very well respected educator throughout RI and the Northeast. Can't recommend her teachings enough. Since it's expansion in Fall 2012 as Bloom, those programs have expanded to include more after-hours events for parents to join their children in. They taught us as much as the kiddos. Bloom is fantastic and we miss it everyday. If you're lucky enough to have a little one under 6, you won't be disappointed.

Staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The health and wellness center is packed and there's…read morevery little room so much so that if you are on the cables people will walk through and even under the wire while you're using it. Lots of people sit on machines while resting to the point where lines will form waiting.. There's also a woman that works out in sandals so she can remove her shoes easily and she puts her feet on everything... she's there daily. They really need an attendant on the floor to monitor things. They also need more dumbbells and benches but first they need to make more room for all the members. It's crazy busy packed.

The pool doesn't look like it's gotten any love or updates since it was built. All submerged…read morecomponents are rusty and the lanes are very narrow. Swimming must be reserved five days in advance (45 minute sessions only) and almost no availability during fall and winter half of the day. The showers have no room. Women are always hanging out in the sauna on their phones and others carry out speaker phone calls in the locker room despite the numerous "phones forbidden" signs. No enforcement. Sad this is the only pool in the area. Totally monopolized and overpriced.

Wonderful programs, great teachers, and so many opportunities for the little ones including swim…read moreclass once a week during their school day!! Highly recommend Twice As Nice!