I was gifted open studio time by my daughter and don't have the heart to tell her how her intention…read morefor a good experience was NOT achieved. The owner was inflexible and argumentative. She threw out my work which was handbuilt tiles (which takes time to dry evenly) despite being labeled, a follow up letter about this and therefore not ready to be bisqued. Not a feel good experience for me and nothing to show for my efforts. Stick to the wheel here.

Ellen is a wonderful teacher, as are all of them at Mudstone. The community is open and welcoming.read more

Everyone was fabulous from Julia at the front desk entrance to Jennifer and our public safety…read moreofficer and staff

The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a private art and design school in Providence. Our…read morecity is lucky to have such a top notch liberal arts school within city limits, which allows for diversity, youth, and innovation to thrive in the area. The school was founded as a coeducational institution in 1877 by Helen Adelia Rowe Metcalf, who sought to increase the accessibility of design education to women. Today, RISD offers bachelor's and master's degree programs across 19 majors and enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The Rhode Island School of Design Museum--which houses the school's art and design collections--is one of the largest college art museums in the United States. The Rhode Island School of Design is affiliated with Brown University, whose campus sits immediately adjacent to RISD's on Providence's College Hill. The two institutions share social and community resources and since 1900 have permitted cross-registration. Together, RISD and Brown offer dual degree programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. As of 2022, RISD alumni have received 10 MacArthur Genius fellowships, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Academy Awards. A 2016 analysis of the most successful American artists at auction found that the vast plurality held undergraduate degrees from RISD.

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!

What a wonderful school. It fits the bill perfectly for families who want a morning/early day…read moreprogram with 2-5 days a week in a cozy, art-intensive and play-based environment. The teachers are REAL people who love what they do and do it with grace and respect for the kids. The school is lovely and the greenhouse and play yard are perfect. I highly recommend the lunch bunch program. It's my daughter's favorite part of the week.

Our oldest has had a wonderful experience here. This is truly an awesome Reggio program for 3 & 4…read moreyear old children in the Providence area. Great value with excellent engaged staff, art studio, music, yoga, greenhouse, science, carpentry, and of course - plenty of constructive play.

Long, in-depth review for parents who like details! I was…read moreseeking a childcare situation for my (at the time) 4 month old son. He is my only child, and the thought of leaving him in the care of others felt daunting. I learned about NEEA from a colleague and contacted them with a plan to visit. I arrived with a notebook full of questions and was greeted by Amy, who was warm, welcoming, and made it feel like we were already a part of the group. It was clear the kids on-site had a close relationship with her, and other staff members, as they greeted her like another member of the family! The kids were hilarious - it's clear there is an overall sense of respect and care that not only comes from the staff members, but also from the kids as they all wanted to help 'take care of the baby' by sharing toys. After my tour, there was not a question in our minds that we wanted to send our child to this facility. I cannot say enough good things about the site. It's clean, engaging, and welcoming. Staff are always pleasant and attentive to the children's needs. The kids play well with each other and care for each other with a sense of respect. My child, now 16 months, is advancing in his vocabulary and social skills far better than most. We highly recommend NEEA to anyone who is looking for a childcare facility that blends the feelings of 'home daycare" and 'pre-school' together. Below is the list of questions and answers that I asked during my tour and still see being supported today: Naptime and Feeding Schedules: for babies, it's based on cues. They fed my baby when he was hungry and let him sleep when he was tired. They were great about rocking him to sleep and following my very strict Sleep Safe protocols. Each child has their own specific roll-away crib. Now that he's older, he sleeps on a small cot during the afternoon naptime/quiet time. He transitioned to the toddler feeding schedule, which is essentially a snack or meal every 2/2.5 hours. In both cases, the kids sleep in the same room with the staff. They are never away from an adult at any time. Ratio of children to teachers: 1 adult to 4 children, though it's rare that I walk in and find it as only 1 adult to 4 kids. Generally, it's more than 1 adult to 4 kids. Sanitizing schedule: I am amazed by how clean the place is. The site is cleaner than my own house! They clearly take the time to sanitize the shared surfaces, as well as keep toys clean and up-to-date (not broken/grungy) Outdoors Time: this was VERY important to me. Their goal is to have the kids go outside at least once a day, no matter what. With the exception of VERY bad weather, the kids get time spent outside. If it's drizzling, we can send rain coats and boots and they still go out. If it's sunny and warm, they get to do special water days where they play in sprinklers/water tables/etc. Daily Schedule: I felt a little silly asking this about a 4 month old, but Amy showed me that they can do lots of learning, even as babies! She shared about the app. provided to parents (see below for more details) and the age-appropriate outlines/curriculum the kids are encouraged to engage in. She also shared that the day runs with (Morning Circle), snack and lunchtimes, and daily focus activities that are based on weekly themes. For example, while toddlers that are older may be learning how to draw the letter "A" or interact with a color, infants and babies were being introduced to visuals of the letter and songs about animals or objects that start with the letter "A". Updates for Parents: NEEA uses the Brightwheel app. It's one of my favorite support systems as a parent. I can see drop off/pick up times, mealtimes (including what they ate, when they ate, and if they liked/disliked it), diaper changes, and naptimes. This is where they can provide learning updates and observations (Example: Observation: "Child imitates simple songs and finger-play movements"). This is also where they upload photos so you can see your child interacting during the day. These photos are not publicly shared and are only sent to you with your permission. One thing to note is the updates do not trickle in throughout the day, rather, get sent to you all at once at the end of the day. I prefer this because, to me, it means they are spending time interacting with my child rather than constantly being on their devices updating parents all day. There is also a messaging feature that can either be sent to All Staff or just Admins. This is a great way to communicate with staff regarding sickness, absences, late or early pick ups, etc. It's how NEEA is able to communicate with parents so things don't get missed. It's also a space where I can check in if I have inquiries. For example, my child had a particularly rough morning and was a little weepy at drop off. I was able to message the staff to see how he was doing and they gladly sent a photo along to update me on his status - and he was happy as could be playing with friends.

A little over two years ago I started looking for a new daycare for my son and we couldn't be…read morehappier with our choice! New Era has been a great decision! The ladies who work here are truly amazing and love the kids so much. But they also know how to be strict when needed. All of the staff is bilingual (Spanish). And Pre-Covid they would put on monthly parties for the kids/families. It is a great community! Beyond socialization, his education has been outstanding. He is 3.5 years old and can count well past 10 in both English and Spanish. He knows all of his colors in both languages as well. And, I continue to be amazed by his memory for animals and, of course, dinosaurs. We are looking forward to our next few years with them!

Looking for something different to do, this is it! What an amazing experience! I got my niece a…read moregift certificate for Christmas and we finally got around to making an appointment and it did not disappoint. I had never tuft before so this was something new and exciting to try out! Every step of the way, Sav (the owner) was absolutely wonderful, so extremely helpful and accommodating. From the detailed emails regarding the correct location of the building (inside Hope Artiste Village) to recommendations of the best images to tuft to helping you sharpen your tufting lines, we couldn't have asked for a better instructor. She gave great instructions and came around to help out where she knew we were struggling a bit but always encouraged and made us feel like we were all rockstars. I can't say enough about how great of a class we had. She had her niece Leah (sp?) help out as well and she was such a sweet kid. The space is large, airy and welcoming. Feel free to bring something to eat/drink but light snacks and water are provided. We left with the cutest rugs that we made ourselves. Great to walk away with a masterpiece we personally put our hearts into. I'd love to come back in the future.

These people love children and it definitely shows! We attended a Girl Scout event here and my…read moredaughter loved it! I hope they do more events next year.

The empowerment factory is a wonderful place to learn about health and wellness. The teachers and…read morepresenters are top notch and the environment is delightful. Check out the health and wellness monthly talks coming this winter

I visited the Riker Art Glass Studio as part of a RISD weekend continuing education class. The…read moreclass was guided by William Riker and his apprentice. They had phenomenal talents and started with information on glass an a brief demonstration. Individually students were guided through making 3 pieces which were uniquely your own. The teachers provided encouragement with instruction and helped to cover up your blunders because we were all very novice. This definitely gave me a good taste for the potential of the 6 week course which I hope to take in the future.