I loved them when my son went here from 2016-2018! Such a nice homey but school environment and the…read moreteachers were so great.

Disclaimer: I am a Y employee of the main Y organization. For this review purpose I am any other…read morenew mom, paying parent of the day care. And yes, I give it 5 stars. Here's why: 1: location - I'm a 5 min drive away from home/15 min walk and 10 min drive from work. It matters. A lot! Carrying 3+ bags everyday: purse, lunch, pump, diaper bag, big baby in carrier, you know sometimes I stop home first to drop it off before picking him up, and I still hate getting up early, and babies make you late to everything, so it's good to be close. (Little after the Thayer/Hope Split- parking is on the street, so not great, but always find a spot) 2: great staff: even as technical co-employees, I had never been to the site prior to needing childcare, I had just met the director. But being there as a mom, it doesn't matter if we work for the same org or not, I want a great, safe, caring place for my kid- which this place is at every turn. I've been a Y girl for 14+ years all around New England, so I knew there were good odds, that's what we do, but not everywhere is great honestly. However, the director and the infant staff are fantastic (I haven't met the toddler or preschool staff yet) 3. Cloth diapers: yes, I'm that girl with the cloth diapers and the glass bottles. All were welcome and not a problem. I know especially the cloth isn't welcome everywhere. Don't know why, I'm the one dealing with the poop at home.

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

My child gets the best of both worlds in childcare and Martial arts training. He learns discipline…read morefrom highly trained instructors while being in daycare!

From the owner: Children's character development Adult fitness…read more After school children day care Discipline training Traditional martial arts program

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!

My son has been at Brown-Fox Point for nearly a year now. The teachers and program are…read moreexceptional. The school does have a number of rules and is very structured, which can be offputting at times, but trust that there is a reason for everything that is done at this school. I have seen my son learn to count, add and subtract, recognize and write letters. I've noticed his artwork become more colorful and his creativity soar. The school is more expensive than some others and with this year's winter weather, it was closed more than we would have liked. Alas, you can't put a price on a good quality education and we are proud of the thoughtful boy that we have thriving at BFP.

We loved this school for our daughter! She had such loving, smart, caring teachers. The parents…read morewere all so nice and she made wonderful friends during her time there. They provide lunch and snack as well, which is a plus!

I absolutely love this daycare!!! My son has been at this facility for 4 years and I honestly wish…read moreI would have known about them while my other kids were growing up. From the cleanliness to the way the place is run and managed, they are absolutely awesome. My biggest fear when accepting a new position was losing my daycare and I was able to find a way to keep it. The staff is wonderful, and they always try to help us as much as they can. My son has been in every single one of the rooms and has been able to experience learning a new language while being there as well. It's a place I honestly have to say has welcomed me and my child with open arms as if we were part of their family as well. I would recommend their services to anyone who is looking for good quality daycare services!!!!

[[Español abajo]] My daughter was at Amparo's for a year. We had a fantastic experience there…read more Amparo is the perfect combination of caring and firm. It was like a second home for our daughter and she learned so much there. We appreciated that it was bilingual as we are raising her English-Spanish bilingual. I have nothing but good things to say about this nurturing environment! Mi hija estuvo en el daycare de Amparo por un año. Tuvimos una experiencia fantástica allí. Amparo es la combinación perfecta de cariño y firmeza. Era como un segundo hogar para nuestra hija y allí aprendió mucho. Apreciamos que era bilingüe ya que estamos criando a nuestra hija bilingüe inglés-español. ¡No tengo nada más que cosas buenas que decir sobre este ambiente enriquecedor!

From the owner: Hello, my name is Amparo Moreno. I provide bilingual home daycare services English/Spanish in my…read morehome. I accept Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). I treat all children as if they were my own. Exposure to culture is essential is today's society. Contact me today. Hola, mi nombre es Amparo Moreno. Hablamos inglés / español en mi casa. Acepto el programa de asistencia Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Trato a todos los niños como si fueran míos. La exposición a la cultura es esencial en la sociedad actual. Póngase en contacto conmigo hoy.

I love the YMCA of Greater Providence. As a former employee, I can tell you that they treat their…read moreemployees great. The benefits are also great. I provide childcare for multiple families that have a membership at one of the branches, and it makes me extremely happy to hear how much they love the Y! Each branch is different, but also the same. They are different with what the location provides, but they are the same because of the atmosphere! The employees are friendly and so are the other members. If you want a happy, positive environment, the Y is where you should be!

So I wanted to wait a while after I joined this gym to write a review. I've been going here for…read moreabout 4 months now + I've tried everything but the pool. The staff are really nice here + the facilty is recently renovated + looks pretty good. It is a bit small + quaint... + well lets be honest.... a little overpriced now a days with all these $10/month gyms. I joined because of the classes. The classes are OK--- belly dancing is fun... but i didn't break a sweat! there is a great bootcamp class on Monday nights. Wish it was more than once a week! I also wish that they had classes starting around 5:30pm more often for people who work in the area that want to get the gym out of the way right after work or lunch time classes. The classrooms are really small so they can get packed-- HOLY YOGA SPOON FEST. so cramped but that is because the instructor is really great. The spinning room is also VERY VERY SMALL and cramped. They are trying their best with the space they have. They work out area is small + a lot of the equipment is on its way out. they do have some newer ellipticals + treadmills with tvs on them if that's yo thang! If you need a lil local gym time, this is your kinda place!

My initial sentiments had the fortunate padding of coming at the end of a string of writing…read morepositive reviews. Knocking another star off because of a sad fact I was reminded of at one of my recent nightly workouts. Some of the personal trainers are an absolute displeasure to share the room with. As I always do (and as is considered polite in a crowded gym) when it is unclear if a person is using a piece of equipment I would like to get on, I asked one of them politely if they were using the machine next to them. The response I got was "Are you kidding me? If I was I would've yelled at you." I was literally taken back, there was no need for such a snarky response to a complete stranger asking a question aimed to be considerate. They also dash from area to area, taking up egregious amounts of this poor excuse of a weight room's already limited real estate with their one or two clients. All of this is done in a fashion that has caused me to almost get hit by weights and body parts while sitting still (in most cases while already having moved my equipment to be more accommodating to them). There are other paying patrons here besides your clients, please treat the area as such. **I would like to clarify that the above does not apply to the general staff, which is always friendly and helpful. Always a hello on the way in, a goodbye on the way out, and happy to answer any questions you may have. Another note on the locker rooms - there is almost always a crowd of kids just hanging out in there, taking up large amounts of the extremely limited space in this dingy, disgusting locker room. In addition to sitting around on their phones and video games for what seems like at least 45 mins at a time, they run right into the changing area soaking wet, making the floor a disgusting and slippery mess.