Once Upon A Time Academy was my son's first daycare/preschool experience after staying home with…read moremom exclusively for his first three years. It was a great experience for us - the staff was kind, professional and my son just loved them all. I really did appreciate the camera system they have in place, so that I could check on him from home during the first few days - no need to wonder if he was having a good day. The school also always had a number of fun, seasonal activities lined up for the kids and I loved getting the most adorable little keepsakes to bring home. I have 2 kids and have checked out a number of schools through the years. This one definitely gets an A in my book!

Please, stay away from this facility…read more My child has been here in Pre/Pre K class. Not long, though, because this facility does not care about your child. Not once do they wash their hands, even before meals. So, from the minute they walk in to when they get picked up, their hands do not get washed. Children use the bathroom on their own with no one watching, no one helping. There are 2 toilets in one bathroom, and boys and girls can use it together at the same time. They go out to play in the playground 4 times a day which is of course not right, since their ages range from 3-5. Circle time lasts bout 15 minutes once or twice a day and the rest, their playing by themselves with blocks or toys. You child can fall and be all dirty, but the "teachers" do not change their clothes. You would think, since they have a camera, they would be aware of the parents constantly checking up on their kids, but no, these teachers do not care. Sanitary is a big issue with most parents , but this place does not think so. I will be filing a report with the licensing department because it is absolutely gross to think that my child is being left at a place where they allow children to eat with hands that have not been washed after going to the bathroom or being out in the playground. We sent our previous child here so we can be convenient, but I have learned my lesson.

Thank the heavens for the daycare. I have a foster child and they were the only one in the state to…read morequickly accept our foster child. I cannot imagine what we would do without the staff at the Learning Academy.

Let me start by saying I don't know any daycare that provides formula diapers and wipes. My 3…read moreyoungest children have been coming here for their entire lives my oldest now 6 has been there since he was 2 my youngest since 6weeks. All of the teachers are awesome from the originals to the new ones. I've never had any problems my children love it. They literally love them like their own. I used to live close when they started out now I drive all the way from providence and will continue until my youngest ages out, Because I don't trust anyone else with my children. they are a very trust worthy crew wouldn't recommend anyone else.

Both of my daughters have attended Dr. Daycare, and mainly Dr. Daycare North Providence, since they…read morewere infants. They have had the BEST teachers and administrators- shout out to Ms. Eileen, Ms. Lydarsya, Mr. Barr, Ms. Tori, Ms. Maria, Ms. Zee, Mr. Divine, Ms. Nadine, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Kristen, and many more! They have been loved and cared every single day, even during the Covid pandemic and every other crazy event thats happened since. As my eldest goes to Kinder, I am confident she is more than prepared and so grateful my youngest still has a few years left. Thank you all DDCNP!

my son was bit today and 1 there was no incident report, and 2 they told me " well it already…read morehappened so we cant do anything now"and n"a single teacher heard your child cry" the administrator at North Providence Dr. Day Care. I already called the Smithfield office and will be going to speak with them. Also, while coming to give a review and seeing these terrible and Disgusting Reports of neglegence provided by some of yhe staff. They are not as attentive as they claim they are. the student teacher ratio needs to be fixed. there are Not enough eyes on the children. DR. DAYCARE YOU NEED TO DO BETTER. ACT LIKE YOU CARE!!! and stop giving crappy "teacher assistants" jobs that they clearly cannot handle.

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!

When it comes to our children, we all want the best. This place is the best! I have two children…read moreenrolled here and my only regret is I didn't enroll them sooner. Staff are lovely, supportive and knowledgeable and go above and beyond to create engaging and fun lesson plans. Tie dye teeshirts, s'mores, beach bags, water play, art weeks - this school does it all in a loving, safe and beautiful environment. Parents are kept updated throughout the day with photos and summaries there is even a school nurse! Amazing, amazing, amazing.

I am writing to thank the folks at ACU for the most amazing early learning experience any child and…read morefamily could imagine. The owners, director, nurse and teachers are all kind and professional. The entire staff are attentive and friendly toward the children and each other (the best example for children.) Any and all concerns are addressed immediately. The building is spectacular and has a warm, inviting feeling. As we arrived each day, I would hear from the back seat: "there's my school!" Our little guy learned to work/play with friends, how to line up for outdoor time, bathroom/ hand-washing and how to listen quietly during story time, etc. Teachers constantly encourage kindness and the use of good manners. They also provided countless learning activities daily. We will forever treasure this wonderful experience. Thank you to our ACU friends!

Over the least 7 years, we've watched as our son grow creatively, socially and academically in the…read morenurturing OSMS community. The faculty and staff are caring, intelligent individuals that support, challenge and grow our children in every way. I'm looking forward to what the next three-year cycle will bring in Upper Elementary. In short, we love it!

We absolutely love Ocean State Montessori! Both of our kids have thrived here, the teachers are…read moreamazing, the environment is calm and welcoming, and the learning feels joyful. It's such a kind and connected community of families and educators.

Moses Brown is a beautiful school with so many opportunities. I would definitely recommend it to…read moreany parents that can afford it!

We have 4 daughters and have attended 7 independent schools all over the country. Moses Brown is an…read moreexcellent school for all our girls. It is large enough that each daughter is able to find her place academically, socially, spiritually, athletically and is able to develop a healthy sense of self. MB is unique in that the Quaker values provide a calming, quiet powerful start to their day and help to build a partnership with their teachers. Our world is changing fast and we feel that Moses Brown is focused on the world that our girls will thrive in bc of their experiences and problem solving skills. No school is perfect but from our experience we feel that MB partners with us as parents to help mentor our kids to be the best they can be, to help make the world around them a better place and to feel Confident in their abilities. It is a challenging school but large enough to accommodate different learning styles. When there are tough issues that arise the faculty addresses them immediately. Our family is active at the school because we believe in the MB mission and feel blessed to be a part of the welcoming community.

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!

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.

Our daughter is currently in her second year at Child's Play. We have loved the that the school is…read moreplay-based and the co-op model has allowed us to witness her experience in the classroom firsthand. Child's Play is such a special community because of the parental involvement. It's so comforting for me to know that my daughter has both incredible teachers and fellow parents in the classroom to support her when I am not there. I cannot stress enough how truly dedicated and experienced our teachers are at Child's Play. My child requires some additional support. Between offering additional resources for her in the classroom to attending IEP meetings on their own time, the teachers at Child's Play have played a vital role in our daughter's growth and development. A maximum of 5:1 child:adult ratio has allowed her teachers to take the extra time with her when she's needed it. We are very grateful for this very understanding, knowledgeable and autism-friendly community.

We feel so lucky to have found Child's Play! We've had kids in the toddler, nursery, and preschool…read moreclassrooms. The teachers are exceptional and incredibly experienced, and the play-based curriculum is just what we were looking for. Being in the classroom as parents is such a unique experience! Most importantly, our kids love it and can't wait to go to school. Can't recommend it enough!