I will start this review by saying - if you're not even sure if you want a kid, but might someday -…read morestop reading, get yourself on the waitlist NOW, and then come back and finish reading.   Every time we talk about moving, I can't bring myself to pull the trigger because I don't want to take my son out of this amazing early learning center, and I have no idea how we would ever find a daycare that compares?!!!  So much stems from the awesome owners, who employ and develop a great staff, and promote a culture of client satisfaction. We are so taken care of here, our feedback is frequently requested.  Any questions I've had, are answered within hours - day or night.  And I have to give Jamie, the Director, major props because not only is she cool, calm, and collected with great communication skills, but she's also fashionable, stunning, and super funny. In addition to the amazing employees and the beautiful and bright space, this is a quick list of what I love so much about A Child's University: *It is accredited - It is extremely difficult to achieve and maintain academic accreditation.  It shows in all levels of the education. Yes, even my 11 month old had a daily curriculum they follow including themes, art projects, science, math, and health/motor skills. *Daily art projects.  Yep, even in the baby room, they do art! *They exceed the state's teacher ratio standards by staffing more educators in each room than the state requires.  Full time educators have their degree. *It's clean.   *They play music entering and leaving the building, and in the baby room. *They use an app that sends push notifications so I know the minute my son goes down for a nap, has a wet diaper, and how much of his lunch he ate (or threw on the floor as the case may be). *They send several pictures daily and have a live stream camera. *They have a nurse on staff daily. *The staff is so loved, and in return they shower our babies with love.  It makes me smile to see all of the love notes and gifts that the teachers received.

If you're one of the many who have to head back to work with a new baby in tow, then you know…read morethere's nothing more nerve-wracking than placing your brand new darling in someone else's hands. You worry about whether your baby will like the caretaker...whether s/he will like them more than you...whether they will care for your baby as well as you could...and whether they will be kind enough to not tell you that they witnessed your baby's first word/crawl/gurgle/etc. If you're also in tune to the importance of early childhood education, you likely also want to know whether they follow the standards for care and that they are fostering your child's social, emotional, and educational learning and expanding your baby's gross motor skills. Whew. It's exhausting, thinking about all those things...and, as a new parent, I thought of all those and more when trying to decide where to enroll our daughter. A Child's University was seriously one of, if not the, best place we could imagine. Each and every day, she loves going to 'school'. I also love that she can grow there and maintain continuity, as the school goes up until Kindergarten. I have full confidence that she will develop mentally, socially, and emotionally under their watch. They do wonderful craft projects, even with the teensy babies, and every time I pick her up she is happily playing with the various toys or other children - always with one or more of the teachers sitting watchfully. All of this allows you, the parent, to feel good about the fact that your child is engaged all day long. And, while they do have a ton of rules and protocols to follow, I know all are done with safety in mind. The teachers are outstanding. I am not joking when I say that a primary concern of mine is whether they will be sensitive to the conflicting emotion caused by leaving your baby with another caretaker. For that kindness, and for the kindness they show to my daughter each and every day, they get an A+ in my book.

Our child has been attending Greenwood for the past two years, and we absolutely love this school…read more The teachers are warm, nurturing and passionately dedicated to their work and the children. The school is run according to authentic Montessori principles, and takes its pedagogy very seriously. There is a wonderful sense of peace and tranquility, as the children are lovingly encouraged to become independent learners. The school grounds are beautiful, including a real wildlife pond with a swan family (and from which the occasional frog will visit). Pure magic! What a wonderful place for a child to start to experience the world and acquire the foundations for a lifetime of learning. This is an outstanding school.

From the owner: Greenwood Montessori School is a private preschool and kindergarten in Warwick, Rhode Island. Here,…read moreyour child will be immersed in a peaceful, innovative and educational environment that will challenge, intrigue and delight. At Greenwood Montessori School, all children are viewed as individuals and are exposed to meaningful learning experiences where they are allowed, with guidance from the teacher, to educate themselves at their own developmental level. Children in control of their own learning build confidence in themselves and are then willing and able to embrace life's opportunities and challenges and become successful in future endeavors.

This facility and its staff is top notch! Our son entered into their Kindergarten program slightly…read morebehind the others and because of their curriculum and communication on what his weakness's were, he has been able to catch up to the rest of the children that had completed the Pre-K program. We are so proud of the progress he has made and the ability the school had to prepare him for 1st grade. Our three year old daughter, who will be attending full time this fall, tried the summer camp program for a week. She came home every day happy and excited to go there full time, and loved her teachers and new friends. The staff makes your feel so welcome when you are dropping off and/or picking up. My wife and I have found ourselves on multiple occasions taking almost an hour to talk about the children, what they are learning, what they are struggling with, or just the weather. I try to tell everyone about this place when they are searching in the area!

Miss Lee Ann and everyone who works with her are amazing! My son and daughter have had the most…read morefulfilling, educational, and fun time spending their time there. Lee Ann has done an incredible job at making learning fun and I truly appreciate all of her hard work, dedication, passion, and love she has for all of the kids - that goes for all of the teachers as well. As my son goes onto first grade he'll continue spending after-school time at Miss Lee Ann's (which is great because a few of his close kindergarten friends will be there as well!) and my daughter will continue into their preschool program. Best of the best and I consider my family extremely lucky to have found Miss Lee Ann's!

This is by far the worst child care center I've ever had my son attend. Very unprofessional…read moreconduct on the owner's behalf. If you are going to run an establishment than you are going to have to utilize open communication with the individuals utilizing your services. My son was 3 years old at the time he attended and for whatever reason, they zeroed in on him as being "a problem." They suggested that I have early intervention assess him, which I did. Early intervention stated that he passed every aspect of their testing with flying colors. I am not sure if it was a personal thing or if it was a racial thing as my son is bi-racial. They kicked him out by sending home a hand-written letter on a piece of note-book paper stating that he was "too disruptive during nap time" and only being to accommodate my schedule in a way that was incompatible with my working hours. In a way, they did my son the best justice by doing this, as he went on to attend another daycare facility in just as nice of an area and had absolutely no problems there at all. I would never recommend this facility to anyone. Extremely unprofessional and chaotic environment.

There aren't enough characters to detail how instrumental Cadence Academy and their staff have been…read morein my children's lives. We have been with Cadence Academy back when it was known as The Children's Workshop and have been with the Cranston location since 2016. As a single parent, child care - reliable childcare- is a huge component to making things work. Cadence Academy - Cranston is part of my village helping me raise my kids. The staff are extended family who love and support my two kids as such. The classrooms are super clean, bright, fun, really well decorated, safe, and well balanced when it comes to student-teacher ratio. They provide yummy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to the kids (even vegetarian options) included in the cost of tuition. Summer camp is very fun and pre-covid lots of entertainment was provided for the kids such as Kona ice on Fridays, Kid Bus, and friends from the zoo coming to teach the kids about animals. Daycare during covid was initially scary but there is no other place I trust to not only watch my kids while I work, but assist with distance learning than the staff at Cadence. As a response to Cranston's learning model this year, Cadence opened a beautiful classroom allowing for virtual learning. Each classroom has a "pod" system so if one person is exposed to Covid, that pod is closed down as opposed to the whole building. My second grader follows the hybrid schedule which means he goes to in-person school two days a week and three days at cadence. His grades haven't been significantly affected by this schedule and his IEP is supported by the staff. Overall, I would highly welcome those who are searching for quality, professional, friendly, reliable, and overall safe childcare to look into the Cranston location. My kids are 8 and 5 and I plan on having them there until they age out. Best of luck on your search!

I would highly recommend The Children's Workshop to anyone in the area. My children have attended…read morethe school for many years. Not only are the Director and staff great, the parents and children are also a pleasure. It's always a plus when parent-teacher communication is open and they appreciate and welcome any feedback from the parents. Any time there have been issues during the day with my child, or I have had any concerns, I received updates from the school and was able to call or email the school and would receive a prompt response. In addition, their curriculum from pre-school age up to school-age is phenomenal! For school age, they separate the kids that have homework and it gives the kids time to do their homework so that you don't have to go crazy when you go home! During the year they hold parent nights where the children can hang out and the parents can do their own thing for a few hours, and also invite parents in for celebrations as well! During the summers the program packs it with so many activities from visiting local pools and beaches to going to museums and parks! The Children's Workshop really keeps my mind and heart at ease while I am at work and they're almost always open!

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.

Once children reach school age, they spend as much time in school as they do at home--if not more…read more We couldn't ask for a better environment or better people for our child to spend these formative years with. Our child has attended OSMS for two years and is truly thriving. It's amazing to see how deeply she understands math, reading, and science. The staff is dedicated--many have been with the school for over 10 years--and they take a genuine interest in both the children and their families.

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!