I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school. As a public school educator for the last 17…read moreyears and a certified reading specialist, I was extremely particular about the school that my child would attend. I knew that I wanted a school that practiced the Montessori philosophy with fidelity as it aligns with everything I have learned as best practices in my years of Orton-Gillingham training and graduate education in literacy development. The teachers at Montessori Children's House have the level of knowledge and expertise that I aspire to, and they are masters at their craft in every sense of the word. As a parent, I have seen how my five-year-old--who had been a reluctant learner--has learned how to read words, sentences, and books and write in cursive. She has been completing addition and subtraction problems with four-digit numbers as well as multiplication equations. She has learned about continents, countries, and cultures, with regular presentations on specific holidays such as Diwali in India, St. Lucia's Day in Sweden, St. Nicholas Day in Denmark, the Lunar New Year in China, Purim, Holi, and the Bengali New Year delivered by class parents to name a few. My child has held a snake and eventually, the snake's babies, while also caring for guinea pigs and raising chicks and butterflies. She studies Spanish vocabulary, creative movement, sewing, weaving, and painting. While this school offers a phenomenal academic education, the lessons they offer in grace and courtesy, executive functioning skills like planning, organization, goal setting, sustained focus and attention, and self-management (tenets that are built into the Montessori approach) are invaluable. I know in my heart of hearts, as an educator, that this type of education could have impacted my own students' lives greatly, and it has been one of the greatest opportunities that I have been able to give to my child; I know that this school is setting her up for academic, social, and emotional success long-term. Perhaps my favorite aspect of this school, however, is the tight-knit community that we have here. My child has made friends with children who are kind, curious, imaginative, joyful, and from countries all around the world. The parents are equally kind, curious, and joyful, and we have enjoyed many school events at local parks conversing and nurturing our children together. Enrolling your child in this school is an investment in their future that is truly priceless.

Many kids who start in kindergarten leave by 2nd grade, and by 3rd grade only a handful of kids…read moreremain. The school seems behind the times on Montessori education, especially as it relates to psycho-social development. AND the school hasn't bothered to replace its lead water feed. No kid should have to worry about lead levels in the water fountain.

Our son goes to Cozy and, holy smokes I'm so happy that he does! Everyone is caring, compassionate…read moreand patient. They make sure to not only listen to concerns, but to address them and to keep you involved and up-to-speed. Our son can sign, and says some words in Spanish -- all thanks to the incredible crew at Cozy Corner. It takes a village to raise a child and there is no doubt that Joanne and her team are an integral part of our village!

They might be good educators, but if you are looking to enroll your child don't waste your time. I…read morecalled 3x to leave a message they never called back and when I finally got to talk to Joanne (the director) she was extremely rude, said there was not spots and almost treated me like I was crazy. I mean how do they enroll new children if people aren't allowed to call and inquire about availability? So don't even call this place

Our son started in the infant room in May 2015. So far, we love Briarwood. We feel that our son…read moregets a lot of attention from his teachers - you can tell by their familiarity with his personality quirks and favorite activities. Each of the teachers know my son by name, even the ones in the other classrooms who don't interact with him as often. Each classroom has an indescribable homey feel. I have also been very pleased by the variety of activities. The teachers take the kids outside, create age-appropriate art projects, and sing songs. Finally, I really appreciate the level of individualized communication from the teachers. We get an information sheet about his day at pick-up. In addition to what you might expect (times of diaper changes, length of nap, etc.), there is always a rundown of his daily activities. My spouse and I love reading through these in the evening - the teachers clearly pay attention to our son. I love hearing about how great of a day he had and that he was all smiles. We also receive emails over the weekend letting us know of the many events going on. I very much appreciate how he is treated as an individual and how much his teachers clearly care.

My husband and I are so happy we found Briarwood! I was very nervous to return to work and leave…read moreour 3 month old, but the teachers here have been wonderful. They let us visit a couple of times before our son started to ease our anxiety. Our son gives a big smile every time we drop him off! We can check on his day with their online platform and the director is always available to answer our questions anytime we call. When we pick him up we get a daily report sheet of diaper changes, feedings, songs they sang, books they read, and any other activities from the day. We highly recommend Briarwood!

The most warm inviting and sincere preschool camp we've experienced. My children (age 3&5) looked…read moreforward to every morning here all summer long - My boys clearly felt respected and nurtured. Staff is calm patient and flexible which really is a must for summer camp. Lincoln is more individualized and quaint in comparison to some of the big name summer camp machines in the area. When they say there's yoga each week, it's not a yoga video but actually a yoga instructor that visits. Cooking class happens every week with a chef. Save the Bay comes, A Gizmos and Gadgets STEM instructor gives a lesson every week which my boys get super psyched about. There's a lot of time spent outdoors exploring which is how summer camp should be. Lincoln hits all the bases. My 5yo gets overwhelmed in large groups but at Lincoln teachers like Ms Mac take the time to really get to know them - They notice when kiddos are feeling lost and they bring them back into the group effortlessly. You can tell Ms Mac actually really wants to be there and my children feel that. I can't recommend Lincoln enough. If my boys were girls, they'd be attending Lincoln throughout the school year. Thank you for another wonderful summer!

This is a very nice private school. We absolutely love the little school! The providers there are…read moreamazing and are some of the best we've experienced they truly care for your little ones. The little ones get experience with music time and arts and crafts. As parents we get regular blog updates with pictures of our children so we can see them playing, learning and growing. 100% recommend this place for anyone with a baby who needs childcare. It's worth every penny!

There are very few people I trust with my children. As a mom, that trust is everything. From the…read moremoment our family joined this preschool, these incredible women have treated my children as if they were their own. They don't just know the children's names--they know their personalities, celebrate their victories, comfort them through hard moments, and genuinely love them. My daughter has flourished here. She has grown in confidence, kindness, curiosity, and independence because of the patient, thoughtful guidance she receives every single day. She comes home excited to tell us about what she learned, the friends she played with, the adventures they had (Tumblebus! Fiddle N Fun! Watching chicks hatch! Painting outside!), and the teachers she adores. Watching her run into the classroom each morning with joy, and hearing her say, "I want to stay at school forever!" says more than I ever could. What makes this place so special isn't just the tried-and-true curriculum or the incredible enrichment activities... it's the people. The teachers have become like family to us. They have celebrated milestones with us, supported us through challenges, and loved our children with such consistency and warmth that I cannot imagine entrusting them to anyone else. If you're looking for a preschool where your child will be known, cherished, encouraged, and truly seen, this is that place. I am endlessly grateful that my daughter has had the opportunity to grow under the care of these remarkable women, and I cannot wait to send my son here as well. Choosing this school has been one of the best decisions our family has ever made.

As a new mama, I cannot recommend the East Greenwich Cadence Academy more highly! They have the…read moremost profound sense of responsibility you could hope to find within a daycare facility. Not only are they unfailingly kind and patient, their team is deeply compassionate. As a worrier, I was incredibly anxious to leave my baby for the first time, but they were honest and forthright about their extensive safety measures and fastidious cleaning. And on the first (very emotionally charged day: for me, my daughter was thrilled to meet new people), they were more than understanding and encouraged me to stay as long as I needed. I am so grateful to this team and feel so fortunate that my baby is getting the love she deserves there!

Our infant and preschooler joined Cadence in EG about 6 months ago, and it's been wonderful! All…read morethe staff, including the floats who help out, are passionate, professional, and incredibly caring. We highly recommend Ms. Kim and Ms. Anhthu in the Infant Room and Ms. Taylor in the Pre-K room. They are fantastic! The kids are involved in so many activities that involve art, culture, music, and outdoor time. Leadership in EG is also excellent. It's a well-run place! They have an online portal for communication and daily updates. They supply diapers and wipes and offer meals/snacks. It's certainly a great perk! Thank you all!

Best school for my child development. He is in a save living environment. The teachers are always…read moreavailable to discuss any concern with the parent.

I can't say enough good things about this preschool/ daycare. My son began when he was 3 (they…read morestart at 2.9). He is now 4 and in the full preschool program in prep for kindergarten. These people have taken preschool and perfected it to a science. The teachers are wonderful with the kids, the facility is clean and safe, the activities are amazing and my son actually enjoys going. I like how the teachers take the time to listen and treat each child as an individual. Yes there are rules and structure but they know there is "wiggle room" within that. When my son had problems paying attention they had multiple tools to try to help him. He still has his days (they're 4. Need I say more) but he is thriving and more than ready for kindergarten in Sept.

We would highly recommend Cadence. My son truly enjoyed his time there and we were so impressed…read morewith every member of the team that welcomed him with open arms. At the beginning of the summer my son suffered a fall down a flight of 15 stairs at a different daycare. We immediately pulled him out and were stuck figuring out how we would get through the summer as two working parents. I called daycare after daycare and left messages with everyone but most places were on a waitlist and couldn't accommodate him. Cadence called us back quickly and recognized the difficult spot we were in and were able to provide a part-time spot . They provided such a warm, caring and safe environment. It was clear from the moment we toured, that the teachers had a tremendous amount of love for the kids in their care. Had we not committed to another school for the year - we would have been 100% comfortable keeping him at Cadence. At drop-off and pickup it felt like we had been a member of their community for longer than just a few weeks. He always came home excited and looked forward to arriving. He started his new school yesterday and his teachers said he had an amazing day. He listened, was polite and shared with others. He even shared stories about his friends and teachers from Cadence with the new staff. Their team was an essential part of helping him and setting him up for success. We cannot thank them enough for helping our family through a difficult time and providing a safe and warm environment. We highly recommend them.

We've been sending our kids here for a few months now, and so far we are pleased with the staff and…read morethe resources provided Defoe our kids to learn, as well as communication throughout the day on their activities. Although there have been a few minor hiccups, overall Cadence delivers.