The women at this daycare are the most caring individuals I have ever met. They care not only for…read morethe children but for their families as well. They make accommodations for every child's needs. My daughter has been going here for almost a year and I can't imagine her going anywhere else. They also are truly amazing teachers. My daughters language skills have improved tenfold since she began attending and her personality and social skills continue to grow and improve each day with the help of all of the amazing people working here. Enrolling here was one of the best decisions I've made for my daughter!

I don't have enough nice things to say. DECC has become family in lots of ways. I've had 2 kids go…read morethrough DECC and my youngest will be there for another year. They have provided a loving, trustworthy, thoughtful, and educational environment. Staff make it a point to learn about each child and create lasting relationships. It truly feels like "the neighborhood daycare/early childhood center" that so many caregivers wish for and for that, I have so much gratitude. As a parent, the last I want is to worry about my child when I drop them off. Never have I been worried about leaving my child there. Regarding the building, it's clean, safe with a security door, and a fenced play yard away from the busy street. they follow the public school curriculum. The teachers are wonderful. The director is amazing. If your child goes to DECC, you're one of the lucky ones.

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!

My son has been at Brown-Fox Point for nearly a year now. The teachers and program are…read moreexceptional. The school does have a number of rules and is very structured, which can be offputting at times, but trust that there is a reason for everything that is done at this school. I have seen my son learn to count, add and subtract, recognize and write letters. I've noticed his artwork become more colorful and his creativity soar. The school is more expensive than some others and with this year's winter weather, it was closed more than we would have liked. Alas, you can't put a price on a good quality education and we are proud of the thoughtful boy that we have thriving at BFP.

We loved this school for our daughter! She had such loving, smart, caring teachers. The parents…read morewere all so nice and she made wonderful friends during her time there. They provide lunch and snack as well, which is a plus!

We have had an absolutely wonderful experience at Meeting Street ELC and cannot recommend the…read moreschool and its teachers highly enough. Our family moved from Atlanta to Providence last summer, and both of our kids (2 and 4 year old boys when we started) started at Meeting Street ~9/2025 . It was a year with a lot of transition, and our oldest son in particular had a challenging year behaviorally. What impressed us most about Meeting Street was how consistently the teachers and staff responded with patience, creativity, and a genuine commitment to figuring out how to help him succeed. When our son was struggling, his teachers and the school coordinator worked with us to develop strategies, adapt the classroom environment, find ways to keep him engaged, and connect us with additional resources when we needed them. They consistently looked past the difficult behavior to see the smart, curious, energetic kid underneath it. By the end of the year, he is genuinely ready for kindergarten, and we feel much better equipped as parents because of what we learned from his teachers. Our experience with our 2-year-old's teachers has been equally wonderful. His teachers were extraordinarily calm and patient despite managing a classroom full of very young children at completely different stages of development. They put tremendous thought into their teaching, creating fun theme weeks and art projects while letting the kids' interests and curiosity guide their learning. They also worked closely with us through the entire potty-training process. Somehow, while caring for a room full of 1 1/2- to 3-year-olds at all different stages of diapering and potty training, they helped our son go from diapers to being fully day-trained by age three. He is heading into preschool well prepared, happy, and confident. One of the things we value most about Meeting Street is how genuinely inclusive the school is. I believe one of the most important things children can learn is that differences are normal and beneficial, that everyone belongs, and that our environments should be designed to work for all kinds of people. The teachers here are unusually well equipped to care for and teach children with different needs, personalities, developmental stages, and ways of learning, which I really think benefits all of the kids. Another thing that really stands out is how many people seem to know and care about your children, even when they aren't their primary teachers. The receptionist greets the kids every morning with "Good morning, chicken nuggets!" and somehow always has a sticker or little toy ready for them. Teachers from neighboring classrooms know the kids, help with difficult drop-offs, and jump in wherever they're needed. There is a real sense that the entire school is invested in the children. The staff themselves are warm, funny, patient, knowledgeable, and clearly care deeply about what they do. We have had so many conversations with teachers and administrators that helped us understand our kids better and become better parents. We are leaving Meeting Street because our kids are moving on to a local public kindergarten and a preschool around the corner from it (an hour of bridge traffic each day was the only downside to this school for us!), but we are genuinely sad to leave. We feel incredibly lucky that our kids spent this important year surrounded by people who cared so much about them and who helped them become ready for their next steps. If you're considering Meeting Street, I would highly recommend it. Our kids have been loved, challenged, supported, and included here. We will be grateful to the teachers and staff for a very long time.

I was concerned when I first considered different childcare options that my very high energy, very…read morephysical preschooler would somehow not have his needs met at a school that is designed to meet the needs of those with special needs. Growing up in Rhode Island, I always thought of Meeting Street as a school for those with disabilities, but I didn't realize it was SO SO SO much more than that - it's a wonderful place for all children. From my very first meeting with the director, Miss Ange, I was very impressed - she addressed my concerns perfectly by saying they were used to addressing children as individuals and finding ways to meet their educational and emotional and physical needs. So if my child has a "high energy quota" (as she put it so wonderfully), they'll find ways to meet that proactively as an educational obstacle rather than try to force him to fit a certain mold (sit and listen) or punish his energy just as a behavioral problem. And they've met that every step of the way. They've got a wonderful playground that they use frequently, they have lots of physical activity including gym class (which is accessible to even his classmates with physical limitations), and they have an indoor sensory gym that allows for him to get his wiggles out even on rainy days. He's quickly learned that his energy isn't a bad thing, but how to channel it into the right directions so that he can be a good friend and classmate, and a good listener and nice student. His preschool teacher, Miss Abbi, has amazing energy and has managed to make great progress in his listening and socialization skills in the month he's been in class. He is now much more independent in putting his clothes and shoes on himself, he sits for quiet time when instructed to do so, he eats more foods than he did before starting school, and he's much better at interacting with other kids - asking to take turns, including others. I've also loved the app they use - it makes it easier to know when they've been checked in and out if someone other than me is doing it that day, and they send notes and photo updates throughout the day so both their Dad and I can see what they're up to at school. I fully believe my children (I also have a toddler who is also doing wonderfully) are better for being in such a loving environment where each child is an individual and loved for who they are, for having friends who may be different from them. It's a wonderful place, and I'd pick it every single time over and over as the childcare option for my kids. Every single day, my kids beg to go to school and hold hands and run into their classrooms with smiles and not a backwards glance at me. That's the best reward, knowing they love being there every day.

I cannot recommend Little Angels Academy enough. Choosing who to trust with the care of your…read morechildren is a difficult decision, but the staff at Little Angels always gave my husband and me peace of mind knowing our children were loved and well cared for. Our family has used their childcare services for five years, and one of the things that has stood out to us is the consistency of the staff. There has been very little turnover, and many staff members have been there for years. Everyone is warm, kind, and wonderful with the children in their own unique ways, which speaks volumes about the quality of the program. One memory that will always stay with me happened when my son was about 18 months old. He was very shy and soft-spoken but was obsessed with The Night Before Christmas and would recite lines from it at daycare. One of his teachers went out that evening, on her own time and with her own money, to buy him a little board-book copy so he could enjoy it at daycare. I was so touched knowing that the person caring for my child genuinely knew him, loved him, and supported his interests. I also love that Little Angels is small and intimate. The class sizes are manageable, and each child receives individual attention. There are no cameras, electronic sign-in/sign-out systems, or daily photos sent to parents. If that is what you're looking for, Little Angels may not be the right fit. Personally, though, I appreciate that the staff are fully present with the children rather than spending their time taking photos to send home. After five years with this wonderful program, I am incredibly grateful for the care, love, and support they have given both of my children. I highly recommend Little Angels Academy to anyone looking for a warm, nurturing, and personal childcare experience.

My son Jake recently had his first experience with a "school" program, as he attended pre-K at…read moreLittle Angel's Academy. I could not have asked for anything more! The staff was wonderful; they provided a great educational program, all while being compassionate, caring, attentive, and nurturing. The facility is small (in a positive way), clean, and safe. They also have a wonderful outdoor area for playing. Jake was happy to go to school, and always had an "awesome" day...what more could a mom want!? He is a quiet and shy child, and the teachers brought out the best in him. I was very sad to see the school year and summer program come to an end, but we were ready to start Kindergarten thanks to the wonderful staff at Little Angels. We are so grateful for the first school experience that our son received, and I would recommend this preschool to anyone.

I would like to take a minute to send a huge thank you to the staff at Dr. Daycare in North…read moreProvidence. This morning, as I was dropping off my two grandchildren for preschool the parking lot was flooded and in order to avoid the children getting their feet wet, the teachers had the parents and grandparents pull up to the sidewalk and they physically stepped into water and picked the kids up out of the vehicles and carried them in. This saved the kids from having wet feet, socks and shoes for the day and I thought it was incredible that they actually took the time to do such a kind gesture for the kids. The staff there are amazing and they truly care about the children. Kudos again to the staff at Dr daycare and thank you very much. Regard, Tracey Mefford

My daughter is thriving here. She loves her teachers, who are experienced, compassionate, and…read morecommunicative. My daughter loves Ms. Amalia in the Toddler 3 room, which puts my anxiety at ease on drop off when my daughter runs right into the classroom to play. They are understanding of her EDI plan and are flexible with us about appointments. They communicate with parents effectively and have embraced my diverse family. I couldn't recommend this daycare enough.

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!

The staff at the Carriage House day care are very caring. The building is extremely clean and…read morepleasant. I would recommend this daycare with confidence, to anyone looking for a childcare provider.

My 5 year old daughter has been attending Carriage House Day Care Center in Cranston. My partner…read moreand I had some significant concerns and we sat down two days ago with the director and assistant director, who are mother and daughter. We were concerned about Natalia obsessively singing patriotic songs and saying the Pledge of Allegiance. She came home a few days ago and said very sternly that the assistant director told the kids to tell their parents that they need to stand for the national anthem during the Super Bowl. Of course we told her that that is not true, and tried to discuss that this is a complicated issue and that people have different opinions. We tried to have a calm and rational discussion with the administrators. We explained that when we were in high school we made the choice to not stand for the national anthem. I said that we support people's right to not stand during the national anthem to protest police brutality against people of color and stated we support Black Lives Matter. The assistant director stated that they are training the children to say the Pledge of Allegiance and stand for the national anthem because they will be expected to do this in elementary school. I said that my daughter never has to stand for the national anthem. The director told us we were "making her blood boil and her blood pressure go up," and told us we were not welcome at her school if we did not share her values. She walked out while I was still talking. Also, when we arrive for the meeting there was one staff in charge of 16 preschool students. That is not the appropriate ratio. I observed several kids playing roughly and intervened so that no one would get hurt. The staff was in the other room and did not see what was going on. I also expressed concern about high staff turnover and the assistant director kept insisting it was due to two or three problematic children (whom she identified by name) in my daughter's class. I stated that I had personally observed the administration being harsh and punitive with staff and that is likely the reason for turnover. I stated that this was an issue when Natalia was in a class without those "problem students." We also expressed concern about staff speaking harshly to several students and being completely rigid and inflexible with parents, staff, and students.