We had an amazing experience with Cadence of Westerly and would recommend it to anyone considering…read morecare for their child. We sent out daughter during the summer months and she was part of the infant 2 classroom (16 months of age). We were impressed with the level of care the teachers and staff gave our daughter (and all the children). The curriculum was very dynamic and our daughter not only had the best time but learned so much through her time at Cadence. They are clearly best of breed and we couldn't recommend them enough!

My kids have both been attending Cadence Academy since they were babies, and we can't say enough…read moregood things about them! They treat our kids like their own and have become like family to us. I know when I drop them off every morning that they're in great hands, and my son is more than prepared to head to Kindergarten this fall with everything that he's learned from his wonderful teachers.

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 :)

Most needed: monitoring of behavior and language in basketball court with guys 21+ up intimidating…read moreother players. A larger BB court. Or another indoor court. Pool is nice, tho. And the classes are great.

The group exercise schedule is limited if you work a full time day job and are looking for Pilates…read moreor non-heated yoga. The instructors crank up the heat during yoga classes that are not designated at heated classes. There is no way to tell which classes will be heated ahead of time and there is no way to email the center to ask questions about the classes because the online "contact us" form on the website is designed so you can't read what you are writing. The people at the desk don't know anything about the classes. The new online calendar is difficult to even find classes and there is no longer a printable class schedule. Not so zen lately. Hope it gets better!

I called Michelle on a Friday afternoon, she picked up the phone, and really listened to what our…read morefamily needed in a nanny. By Tuesday morning she had 2 candidates ready to come out for an interview. She was always responsive and actually took the time to call me to make sure that things we going as planned. I really felt she was on top of things the whole time and was there to personally make sure we were going to get what we needed. I plan to use her in the future if we need a nanny or baby sitter

We absolutely love Precious Memories Preschool of Sandy Hollow! The facility is always clean,…read morebeautiful and so welcoming. The school is decorated so adorably every holiday, and you can truly tell how much effort and love the owner puts into making this daycare stand out from the rest. It's such a special place, and we feel so luck to be a part of it! Highly recommend!

This preschool center is one of the best I've had my child in . When I first walked in there to…read moretake a tour the staff was so welcoming the place was so warm-felt I could honestly say I felt like I was at home. Every time I go to the center the owner is there that makes me feel so good about leaving my child there when the owner is there that shows me that she is serious about her work and she loves what she does and she's proud. They are also so willing to work with parents on their days . I had a family emergency and needed the center to take my child during certain days because as a nurse my days are already scheduled out six weeks in advance and I had no one else to watch my son because I am a single mother they had no problem helping me and my son has just started those are the kind of people you want watching your child the ones who actually care about children they could have said no and sent me on my way but they didn't. The center is clean they are proficient they are kind they help with potty training they have a hair dresser come in once a month to help cut kids hair because hair cuts aren't always the easiest things for two year olds. My son is socializing with other children . They have a full kitchen and a cook who makes the children's food fresh i mean really what more can a parent ask for . I love this center and would recommend it to any family I live about 20 minutes away and I wouldn't change going to this care center for any center that was closer to me. After reading the review below me I was appalled because those are not the ladies that are at the center the ladies I deal with are professional they are kind I hope that this review helps other parents when looking for a center for this child .

3 of our children have attended Bright Ideas and I swear to you the staff here consists of some of…read morethe most talented, KIND, LOVING, Patient and CARING group of people that we have ever been around. They have impacted our lives and our childrens lives in ways that we can't even explain. Our children have moved on as we have moved to East Greenwich but to this day they still talk about Bright Ideas and all of the fond memories that they have there. I'm sure they will remember their teachers and experiences for life. I know we will. WE LOVE YOU GUYS, Love, Ahmed, Nancy, Gabriel, Lola, Sofia, Bella and Eve!

I couldn't speak any higher about Bright Ideas. The staff, the facility, the level of learning, and…read morethe genuine care for my child is beyond five stars. I will truly miss bringing my little guy there when he grows up.

My son's had a really fun time here, so I was surprised by some of the reviews. It was a Wednesday…read morenight so they weren't very busy. The staff were nice at the front desk but my sons did say that they heard the staff complaining about working and they were tired of being there. I think the price was really great. And I love that they can get food there.And they loved that because they ordered just about everything lol. I think it's a super fun experience, and I think it's super cool that they offer that so you can go gamble

Zero efficiency system in terms of checking in and checking out…read more This Heather cashier and another who was opened at the same time decided to call the checkout ppl "who had just walked up," meanwhile I had been waiting on line for check in. Cashiers don't know what they are doing. Bunch of idiots running this place. One star bc my kids actually like it there.

The Westerly YMCA is great! I drive over from Mystic because I love the spin classes with Kathleen…read more The facility is beautiful , the staff at the front desk greet you with a smile and get to know you -super nice! It's clean, updated, plenty of parking , and great selection of classes. Weight room area is nicely equipped and plenty of machines too. Super spot to work out.

Two pools - lap pool is nice and cool, the other one is warmers. Saunas in the women's and men's…read morelocker rooms. Clean and tidy.

Play well is a great space for my 2.5 year old and 8 month old. There are so many interactive…read moreoptions for different ages, including arts and crafts, an indoor playful and sensory bins. My kids had a great time and we will be back.

I am so thankful Playwell exists! I can't say enough good things about it or recommend it more…read more From the selection of toys, sensory bins, arts and crafts to the wonderful families we've met- there's just so many good things to say about the value it's added to our everyday life and the town of Westerly. I wish every town could have a Playwell for the extraordinary experience it brings to children and the sense of community it gives to a town. Martina's depth of knowledge and expertise are gifts to be surrounded by and make playwell a unique, beautiful experience for both children and adults alike.

Both of my children attend The Children's Workshop in Smithfield. My oldest has attended since she…read morewas a year old and my youngest has attended since he was three months old. I genuinely like all of the teachers at the school, including the Director Miss Kristin and assistant director Mr. Brent. I'm going to focus this review on the infant teachers because, as mom, I find myself most worrying about my baby. Since my daughter had already been in many of the classrooms when my son started, I was VERY confident that I was leaving my new baby in great hands when I had to return to work. The head teacher Miss Laura was the same head teacher than my daughter had so I was familiar and very comfortable with her. My son had colic during his first few months and a milk protein sensitivity. When I explained all of this to Miss Laura she listened carefully and that gave me reassurance that my son would be properly cared for. After about a week, one of the other infant teachers Miss Brianna, showed me a new way to hold my son that helped calm him down when he was colicky and in pain. My husband and I will forever refer to this as the "Brianna hold". All three teachers (Miss Laura, Miss Kailey, and Miss Brianna) show a personal connection with my son and my older daughter even though she isn't in their class. We have been working on teaching my son to crawl lately. By "we" I mean me, my husband, my daughter (she's a great big sister helper!), and all three teachers. Earlier this week, I saw a video that they took for me of my son Army crawling!! One of the special parts about this video, which they may not have even realized, was how involved and excited all three teachers were! One was holding the camera, one was on the ground and encouraging my son to reach and crawl for a toy, the other teacher was on the sidelines with another baby and cheering on my son. All three were giving him the encouragement he needed to work on this new skill! The Children's Workshop isn't just a day care. Even at this early age, TCW is an educational institution working with our children to help them grow to age appropriate milestones! We even get reports home each month explaining which milestones my son reached and what he goals are for the next month: holding his own bottle, feeding himself food, learning how to use utensils or a sippy cup, crawling, walking, waving, etc. These teachers aren't just "teachers". They are friends and caring adults who I trust completely to help my son grow mentally, physically, and emotionally!

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.