Our son has been going to Dr.Daycare in Smithfield for 4 months and we are very happy! He was on…read morethe waitlist for the infant room for some time, but it was worth the wait. The staff communicate well with the parents via the daily notifications in the app, as well as emails from the directors and conversations at pick up time. my son loves going and gets excited when he sees his classroom. There are engaging activities, fun toys and a yummy breakfast and lunch everyday. They keep him on a good schedule for naps and he is thriving. We are very thankful for this daycare!

ATTENTION: DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD AT THE DR DAY CARE SMITHFIELD LOCATION. This location should not…read moreeven be considered for child care. How they are still open and "caring" for children is beyond me, and it makes me SICK to my stomach for anybody who leaves their child here every single day. From first hand personal experience, your children are NOT SAFE here! They are not being nurtured AT ALL and they're definitely not being loved and cared for the way you would expect your child to be loved and cared for. Especially for the amount of money you are being charged for child care. The director and assistant are compulsive, pathological liars. Do not trust them. They will lie to your face about the safety and well being of your children. They lie to dcyf workers investigating complaints made by somebody other than the director herself (so a complaint made by an employee or family member). The male employee is put so high on a pedestal at the Smithfield location that he gets away with abusing children and it's considered "okay" by most employees because they are friends who go out drinking together, even with their administrators. The employees are "supposedly" mandatory reporters but they are told that they are better off reporting neglect and/or abuse right to the directors rather than to call DCYF on their own (yes, the director Danielle scares her employees into NOT making the call to dcyf) but when the reports are made right to her or her assistant, the allegations are ignored, not taken seriously, or not believed, and of course, swept under the rug. INFANTS (6 weeks to 1 year) are grabbed by their LIMBS!!!! If they stand in their cribs, the nurturing care takers will grab your babies by the arms, slam them onto their stomachs and yell at them "ENOUGH! GO TO SLEEP!" Once a baby starts being able to wiggle and move around, they're able to bang on the sides of the cribs; the caring and nurturing teacher will grab them by a foot and yank them fast and hard away from the crib side. If a baby is having a hard time falling asleep, or if they typically cry at nap time, they will be forcefully rolled onto their belly and have their backs "patted" aka SMACKED SO HARD its surprising theres never any bruising. If the back smacking doesnt work, theyll literally be left in their crib screaming their head off for the entire two hours (usually more because theyll be the last to get taken out of their crib. Every other child will be removed one at a time and have their diaper changed first). According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (and probably dcyf regulations considering it's a daycare) babies aren't allowed to sleep on their stomachs unless they can roll to that position by themselves but at the Smithfield location, any baby having a hard time settling down is tossed onto their stomachs in hopes that they'll fall asleep quickly so the teacher can go stuff her face with food or wander the hallways or go interrupt other classrooms or go use her cell phone in a bathroom, all while leaving her own classrooms out of ratios for the entire two hour nap time (and theres more than one two hour nap each day) Parents are made to believe (by the directors) that their kids are safe because of the multiple cameras placed in every classroom, yet administration does absolutely nothing about the wrongful things that are clearly taking place in all of these classrooms. Children at this location, if they soil their diaper in between one of the four regularly scheduled diaper changes, they will not be changed until one of those scheduled times. I could go on and on for hours detailing the many reasons a parent should NOT send their child here, or why parents who currently have children here should REMOVE their child from this disgusting place. And if we're being honest, that infant room is the very first classroom in the building. There's still a long hallway with many more classrooms and horror stories to mention. TRUST MY WORD: As a parent, if something, ANYTHING, does not feel right, I promise you from the bottom of my heart IT IS NOT RIGHT!

WARWICK LOCATION: My son was at My Learning Tree for about 5 months. I want to start by saying that…read moreduring our time there I felt my son was cared for and received an adequate education for his age group. What really made me feel uneasy there was the lack of organization and cleanliness of the building. I never knew which class I'd be dropping my son off to or which class I'd be picking him up from. More often than not, I wouldn't be greeted at drop off and have to get the attention of teachers to tell me where to bring him. Same thing at drop off. It was very unwelcoming honestly. My son's classroom in particular was tiny! Even for toddlers it was cramped and there was lots of carry over noise from other classrooms. In regard to cleanliness, the building looked like it needed some deep cleaning-floors and walls in particular looked dirty, even where the infants crawl around. I had never seen windows open so it usually smelled like a diaper pail. In the parking lot, there were always parent car(s) that reeked of marijuana. Not sure how staff didn't notice. The location was super convenient for us but knew we wouldn't keep our son there long term. The issue that ended our time there was my son had had a bit of a biting problem as many toddlers do. It would come and go over those 5 months. We had talked about it with staff a few times. I was told that staff was able to prevent contact of the bite the majority of time. Still, I was very concerned. I was always on their side to figure it out and resolve it. Never argued, defended it, and was more than cooperative. I followed all of their recommendations, and even had expedited OT services to help that were going to start in the next week or two. Those last weeks, I was the one asking daily how he behaved, no one had mentioned any issues so I assumed all was well. Then I was totally blindsided: One day after drop off I received a message in the app asking if I had seen the email that was sent to me. I checked my email and saw a message from one of the lead staff that was short and easy to tell not a lot of thought or effort went into it. On top of that, the email was sent to me at 9:46pm on a week night! It basically said my son was being disenrolled because the *attempted* biting had not stopped. They said he could stay the rest of the week but he'd be sent home if he attempted to bite. So he hadn't actually hurt anyone and was safe enough to keep him a few more days but was being kicked out? Ok. We didn't send him back of course. Aside from the bonds my son now had to lose, I was not upset that he couldn't go there anymore, I was upset by how poorly the entire situation was addressed. There were absolutely no formal conversations, no warnings that termination was in the near future, I didn't even get the courtesy of a phone call! I was angry because a place that is supposed to care for children gave my child 0 chance knowing very well the OT services were starting soon. This was incredibly inconsiderate, unprofessional, and confirmed that this place would never be best for my son. A total disservice to him. Their decision was so abrupt, it seemed like there were ulterior motives, like they needed the spot or something. I knew this couldn't be ethical and definitely made me question how much this center could be trusted if they could pull the rug out on you so fast. My 2yo is now in another center that is immaculate, so well organized, large class rooms and outdoor play space, ALL the staff are friendly, and only a $2/week price difference. But the best part is my baby is flourishing! NO biting, more valuable learning, and he is always smiling in his pics! (he rarely ever smiled in his pics here) Makes me wonder just how well my baby was being treated at My Learning Tree after all. I can't say for sure that your kids won't get "good enough" care here, but I will say you would definitely be missing out on better. There has to be better than what was done to our family, most importantly, my child.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about My Learning Tree! From the moment we first visited, we…read moreknew this was the perfect place for our child, and it has far exceeded all our expectations. The curriculum is extremely encouraging, the teachers are AMAZING and we appreciate their thoughtful approach to selecting children and also the families who become part of their community. We are honored our child was selected to attend this school.

There is not a better daycare / preschool in this state. This family run business is fair in their…read moreprices compared to their daycares, and the quality is superb. They've helped our daughter and now son, grow into amazing young humans. The staff goes above and beyond, and for that I can never repay them. You won't find another place like this.

My son has been attending Breezy Knoll since he was 18 months old and he is now almost 4. We are so…read morehappy with the attentiveness and care they have shown to my son. I highly recommend Breezy Knoll for anyone who is searching for a top notch daycare experience!

We love Cadence! Not only is the learning environment top notch - so much so that my daughter gets…read moreexposed to so many more things than we could teach her on our own - but the staff cares about each child as their own. They have become an extension of our village. Truly that gives us peace of mind knowing we can leave our kids in a caring, kind and nurturing place while we are at work. We could not recommend them more!

My daughter started in the infant room right after New Years 2021. We had done research on daycares…read morewhile I was 12 weeks pregnant and this was the one we fell in love with. At that time when she started, she was 4.5 months old. I was scared at first due to COVID, but quickly noticed that they were taking great precautions. I felt safe knowing she was in good hands. Since January, I am truly impressed with the outstanding care she is receiving from Miss Lorie and Miss Angela. The teachers keep me up to date with how she is doing developmentally all the time. I introduced the sippy cup recently, and the teachers were very happy to continue to help her practice using it while at school. They figured out a nap and feeding schedule that I can adhere to on the weekends. Everyone has been very responsive to my questions, and get back to me in a timely manner. My daughter comes home clean every day. I am very impressed that everyone knows my husband and I by name. I see how everyone interacts with my daughter and it warms my heart. I feel comfortable leaving her here knowing she is going to be well cared for. Not to mention, they still do a lot of activities with families after school despite COVID. Right near Valentines's Day, they had a Sweetheart Dance that we attended on Zoom. It was so nice to see families dancing, singing, and listening to stories. I am so happy to have chosen this school for my little one. They have become my second family. If you are considering sending your little one to daycare, please consider this school. I am thankful I did :)

I'm amazed there are no reviews. My son attend here for preschool. It's a bit out of the way for me…read morebut is well worth the drive. The director Dale is very down to earth and caring. The whole staff here is lovely. They have a great curriculum and teacher/student ratio. My son loves coming here and I feel good knowing he is in great hands. He has a peanut allergy and they take every precaution to keep him safe. They have strict rules to keep the school peanut/nut free. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for an early learning center.

My daughter is attending preschool here. It was her first year in school, since we had relatives…read morewatching her up until then. As any first time mom my anxiety was a little high dropping her off woth essentially complete strangers for the first time ever. From the second I met the director Dale I knew this was the place for our daughter. She absolutely loves her teachers & looks forward to going to school. They have a great program & she has come so far from the beginning of the year. I feel that she will be more than ready for kindergarten in the fall thanks to the amazing professionals at greenville nursery school!!

Cherry Blossom and its staff and owner have become part of our family. The staff are the most…read morecaring I have met. I trust them without reservation. They are friendly and flexible and I immediately knew this was a great place for my 3 y/o to learn and grow when he started over 18 months ago. They have an accredited full day K program too where he will start int eh fall. I only wish I had found it earlier for my older kids when they were in preschool.

From the owner: pre-school through grade 2 We offer school year open enrollment Cherry Blossom Journey School is an…read moreindependent school with small class sizes in a family atmosphere. Two teachers in every classroom allows for individual instruction and dedication to the individual needs of each student.We pride ourselves with the well being of each child. It is with that belief we have chosen to combine the best aspects of different learning approaches.

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 son had a very negative experience here. So much so that he was greatly affected even at home…read more We moved him to another school where he flourished.

Bright Start Academy has been an enriching and enjoyable experience for all four of our children…read more(ages 3, 7, 9, 11). The teachers engage the students in appropriate and fun learning. Not a day goes by that my son (who is currently in their care) doesn't report on the meaningful and rich connections he makes between things they work on and discuss at school. Most importantly, all of my children loved it and looked forward to going every day. Bright Start Academy provides a nurturing environment that helped my children to be comfortable with separation and structure, and engage in socialization. As well as fostering positive growth focusing on kindness, manners and charity. My four children are so different in their personalities and learning styles, yet the team at Bright Start was able to find each one's niche and create an amazingly successful preschool experience for them. I especially love all of the Holiday, birthday and family celebrations along with all the fun field trips. I am beyond grateful for the energy, patience, care, and especially for the respect the teachers show for the children. They communicate about my child's good days and challenging days, and as a mom I feel lucky to be supported by an experienced, knowledgeable team who know my child so well, and truly care about his growth and development.

Briarwood Child Academy is an exceptional daycare!! The teachers go through trainings yearly and…read moreall seem to love what they do! They are always smiling and very welcoming and take great care of the kids. For infants and toddlers, they use an app called Daily Connect so I can see what is going on with my child in real time and I can also communicate with the teachers on it. I feel at peace dropping my child off here!

Briarwood has been a godsend to this single mom who works a full time job. They are fully…read moreaccredited and provide nutritionally balanced breakfasts, snacks, & lunches, for a very reasonable price when you shop around. I have 2 kids, one started in the infants room and has moved up to toddler. My oldest started in preschool and now is in the after school program. All of my experiences have met or exceeded expectations. They have a solid leadership group that is committed to providing more than just a babysitting service. There is an educational curriculum at all age groups, and extracurricular activities including music class, sport camps, computer time, culinary skills, a large indoor gross motor room, a splash park outside, and use of the Wide World of Indoor Sports during the long cold winters. They have a nurse on staff who visits both campuses, and the staff is very communicative about any of those unavoidable outbreaks of common kid illnesses. In addition, when my oldest was experiencing some behavioral challenges, the teachers and administration all worked with me to develop a plan that best suited my child's needs. Can't say enough about this place. Pop in for a tour. Tell them Jenn D sent you.