I loved them when my son went here from 2016-2018! Such a nice homey but school environment and the…read moreteachers were so great.

Disclaimer: I am a Y employee of the main Y organization. For this review purpose I am any other…read morenew mom, paying parent of the day care. And yes, I give it 5 stars. Here's why: 1: location - I'm a 5 min drive away from home/15 min walk and 10 min drive from work. It matters. A lot! Carrying 3+ bags everyday: purse, lunch, pump, diaper bag, big baby in carrier, you know sometimes I stop home first to drop it off before picking him up, and I still hate getting up early, and babies make you late to everything, so it's good to be close. (Little after the Thayer/Hope Split- parking is on the street, so not great, but always find a spot) 2: great staff: even as technical co-employees, I had never been to the site prior to needing childcare, I had just met the director. But being there as a mom, it doesn't matter if we work for the same org or not, I want a great, safe, caring place for my kid- which this place is at every turn. I've been a Y girl for 14+ years all around New England, so I knew there were good odds, that's what we do, but not everywhere is great honestly. However, the director and the infant staff are fantastic (I haven't met the toddler or preschool staff yet) 3. Cloth diapers: yes, I'm that girl with the cloth diapers and the glass bottles. All were welcome and not a problem. I know especially the cloth isn't welcome everywhere. Don't know why, I'm the one dealing with the poop at home.

I love the YMCA of Greater Providence. As a former employee, I can tell you that they treat their…read moreemployees great. The benefits are also great. I provide childcare for multiple families that have a membership at one of the branches, and it makes me extremely happy to hear how much they love the Y! Each branch is different, but also the same. They are different with what the location provides, but they are the same because of the atmosphere! The employees are friendly and so are the other members. If you want a happy, positive environment, the Y is where you should be!

My son attended Way to Grow for one year, beginning in August of 2021. What we like most about…read morethis daycare is that the staff and atmosphere are friendly and there is strong communication. Whereas in many places parents are not allowed to enter the building, we were invited to come in, talk, and even sit and play with the kids for a bit at pickup. There was nothing to hide, which is important for building trust. Our 2-year-old (at the time) had a difficult transition. He would cry and scream at drop-offs for 2 months straight. We were called in for a behavioral meeting in the beginning as well, which helped all parties understand the situation better. Sometimes they would call me to let me know what was happening, or I would call and check. After the transition period, he adjusted quite well and became a star student. He enjoyed spending time with the small group of friends and his teachers. As parents, we liked getting picture updates by text or Facebook every once in a while. The teacher would let us know how the day went when we picked him up. There were arts and crafts projects and the teachers tried to find activities that interested individual kids as well (in my son's case, electronics and lights). They even worked with us regarding medical issues that came up. In many cases, they knew more about his ailments than the clueless doctors. The less-than-ideal factors were that within 1 year, his main teacher changed 3 times. This was hard for him. However, each one was wonderful. Food was not included in tuition at that time, which means the extra stress of packing snacks and lunch in the morning. At some points, there was overcommunication, like several emails within a week. Ultimately, this is better than being under-informed. We highly recommend this daycare. Every family is different but it was a great fit for us.

My daughter always left calm. She did not have this response to other centers. We did not attend…read morelong but we do live close by, so when we went for walks she would beg to go inside. It was cute!

Our son goes to Cozy and, holy smokes I'm so happy that he does! Everyone is caring, compassionate…read moreand patient. They make sure to not only listen to concerns, but to address them and to keep you involved and up-to-speed. Our son can sign, and says some words in Spanish -- all thanks to the incredible crew at Cozy Corner. It takes a village to raise a child and there is no doubt that Joanne and her team are an integral part of our village!

They might be good educators, but if you are looking to enroll your child don't waste your time. I…read morecalled 3x to leave a message they never called back and when I finally got to talk to Joanne (the director) she was extremely rude, said there was not spots and almost treated me like I was crazy. I mean how do they enroll new children if people aren't allowed to call and inquire about availability? So don't even call this place

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!

I can not say enough great things about CHBS. First, a great group of teachers. Second, wonderful…read moreenrichment experience in language, arts, music, and more. Prior to CHBS, my child was in other typical American preschool/k, and no one knew if the kids had BM, or a nap, no daily report, nothing. CHBS gives you a daily report of your children's day- about the nap, bathroom use, noticeable events, growth, etc. I have many books of our daily correspondence between us and CHBS which will be a treasure for me for years to come. I would highly recommend CHBS. Of note- I am from Japan and I can say with confidence they are so kichin to shiteru.

With my Japanese background, I always wanted my kids to grow up learning Japanese. With that said,…read moreit was very difficult for me to speak to my kids solely in Japanese when their dad doesn't speak the language. Enter Cedar Hill Bilingual School (CHBS). Once my kids started at CHBS, their Japanese language skill sky rocketed. My 4 year old went from somewhat understanding what I was saying to him in Japanese, to being able to speak to me in Japanese 100%. He also learned to read and write during his time there. I also have to say the quality of the teachers and program are top notch. You cannot find a better daycare than this one.

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.

I really like this daycare! And that's saying a lot because we've had a lot of issues with daycare…read moreover the years. The director is pretty knowledgeable and has children of her own so she understands the pressure that parents are put under. The lead teacher Kristina in the three-year-old program is also very knowledgeable and goes out of her way to reach out to you if your child has had a hard time transitioning or mom or dad has had a hard time transitioning. It appears that a lot of their curriculum for the younger ages is really based off of routine. This is essential especially if you live in a household where routine may lack.

Since 2023 my daughter has been attended The Children's Workshop in Providence and I've had the…read moregreatest experience and help from wonderful teachers both Miss. Stacey and Ms.Karissa that have made sure my daughter has grown from class to class. Now my 2 month old has joined the daycare in 2026 and I'm happy that both of my kids are able to learn, grow with The Childrens Workshop.

I love this place and what they stand for! My son's teachers have gone above and beyond what is…read moreexpected of them to make him feel comfortable regardless of the fact he only attends a couple of times per week. I highly recommend "The Children's Workshop" to anyone looking for a safe and nurturing daycare provider :) A++