Just when you think the CSPH couldn't get any better... it does. In January they moved to a larger…read morespace within the Grant Building and it. looks. incredible. The library area is very cozy, and all of their toys and educational supplies are neatly organized, making it easy for folks to look around and explore. The staff is very friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer any questions. They also have a great collection of antique vibrators which are beautifully displayed. I highly recommend checking out the Center for any and all sexuality/gender/women's studies related things. They have an expansive library and an education staff who can point you in the right direction. They also offer monthly workshops, trivia nights, and other fun events. Always a great place to explore and learn!

The Center is a great place to learn anything you'd like to know about sexual health, and they even…read moreoffer sex counseling! It's 18+, though, so please keep that in mind if you plan to visit. Megan Andelloux, who runs the Center, is fantastic and will answer absolutely any question you may have. She is really dedicated to keeping this resource open for anyone who wanders in and is not afraid to speak her mind about what she believes. The CSPH is a great addition to The Grant building, and is a great way to put Pawtucket on the map in terms of tourism.

I got rejected from Brown University in high school. It was one of my dream schools back then…read more Thankfully, life had other plans, and I'm forever grateful I ended up at my other dream school, UC Berkeley. But life has a funny way of circling back with plot twists. Over a decade later, I'm thrilled to be admitted to Brown University for my Master's! I joined the inaugural cohort of their Online Master's in Data Science: Policy, Governance & Society. I didn't think I'd get into such a small, competitive program, but I shot my shot. And I got in! I was very fortunate to be able to visit the Brown campus on my own dime for grad school orientation week. Brown clearly takes very good care of its community and students. I enjoyed attending multiple events, meeting fellow Brunonians, and exploring the gorgeous New England campus. Go Bears! Once a Cal Bear, always a Cal Bear. Now officially a Brown Bear too. Head-canoning Oski and Bruno being West Coast and East Coast brothers.

First of all, Brown University has an absolutely GORGEOUS campus. Long, kind of funny story short,…read moreI stumbled upon this campus. I was exploring the area, literally, walking around taking in the beautiful scenery on a surprisingly "summer-like" fall day. And as I approached AND walked on the campus, I kept saying to myself, this has got to be a college campus... this is somebody's school. Lol! And just like that - BAM! I walked by a sign that said Brown University. My mouth dropped and I smiled big... chuckling at myself. Everything was so peaceful and well-manicured (as expected from an Ivy League school). I blended in as I perused the campus, people watching the students go about their day. I love architecture and the buildings are beautiful. It was such a pleasant time!

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.

The most warm inviting and sincere preschool camp we've experienced. My children (age 3&5) looked…read moreforward to every morning here all summer long - My boys clearly felt respected and nurtured. Staff is calm patient and flexible which really is a must for summer camp. Lincoln is more individualized and quaint in comparison to some of the big name summer camp machines in the area. When they say there's yoga each week, it's not a yoga video but actually a yoga instructor that visits. Cooking class happens every week with a chef. Save the Bay comes, A Gizmos and Gadgets STEM instructor gives a lesson every week which my boys get super psyched about. There's a lot of time spent outdoors exploring which is how summer camp should be. Lincoln hits all the bases. My 5yo gets overwhelmed in large groups but at Lincoln teachers like Ms Mac take the time to really get to know them - They notice when kiddos are feeling lost and they bring them back into the group effortlessly. You can tell Ms Mac actually really wants to be there and my children feel that. I can't recommend Lincoln enough. If my boys were girls, they'd be attending Lincoln throughout the school year. Thank you for another wonderful summer!

This is a very nice private school. We absolutely love the little school! The providers there are…read moreamazing and are some of the best we've experienced they truly care for your little ones. The little ones get experience with music time and arts and crafts. As parents we get regular blog updates with pictures of our children so we can see them playing, learning and growing. 100% recommend this place for anyone with a baby who needs childcare. It's worth every penny!

GYMNASIUM REVIEW ONLY:…read more My Daughter is currently enrolled in a fall mini-club via Blast Volleyball that is out of Gordon School. Kudos to Gordon for seeing an a opportunity to support kids athletics and make a little money! The school is nestled off a major road, in a suburban neighborhood. Not a large parking lot, but enough spots that we require. Cute little playground. The facility is very clean with ample bathrooms (they have baby wipes and offer free lady products in the bathrooms!) The gymnasium is in great condition with bleachers. Great space for your kids to practice.

Our 4th grade son has been at Gordon since 1st grade. We have loved all of his teachers, the…read morefacilities at Gordon, and the community that we share with the Gordon family. He is challenged academically and also grows emotionally and socially. Love this school, its mission, and leadership!

Would never recommend this day care Unqualified staff/ non…read moreattentive to the children/ kids wearing other kids clothes Read some of the reviews and that should answer your questions

I felt compelled to post publicly what I saw while at a business across from Oliver Day School…read more When I got out of my car, I saw a teacher sitting on her phone while at least 2-3 kids were screaming. I watched for a few minutes and she never looked up from her phone. This continued for atleast 10 minutes. Another child was screaming inside and pounding on the glass door. The teacher never looked or acknowledged any of these kids. 30 minutes later, two additional teachers were outside with their little ones. There was screaming, crying and the teachers were just standing there talking to each other. I saw two teachers grab kids by their wrists to lift them off the ground and carry them inside. These kids looked roughly 1-2 years old!!! I asked a woman who frequents a business across the street what is going on with this daycare and she said she had witnessed similar situations. However, when she called the school, they were extremely rude and defensive. I would want to know this if I was looking at this school to send my child to or if this is where I was paying to send my child. The kids at this age do not have the ability to tell their parents what is happening throughout the day. I would AVOID this place.

My husband and I stumbled upon it while we were looking for a playschool for my son. We were…read morelooking for a shorter program, that would just allow for some socialization. The more we read about it though, the more it seemed like a wonderful place for our son. The calming atmosphere, and wonderful routine are things that our son took to immediately. He is a cautious little boy, and very wary of people and spaces, Angel Care has brought out the absolute best in him, and in turn, helped us learn as parents, as we can see first hand how he responds to the slightest changes made. The directness, Catherine Valenti has a remarkable understanding of children and their needs. He has developed so much confidence and his language skills are incredible. He sets his place every day, he shakes hands, he puts things away (within reason- he is a toddler after all!) and although he still will act out sometimes (toddler) he is able to vocalize his frustrations and we, as parents have learned to validate them and work through them alongside our son. You can see him being proud of himself and the work he has done, and it continues on at home. One of my favorite aspects of Angel Care is that they go outside all year round, and spend lots of time outdoors having messy, muddy, glorious outdoor free time. Inside there is calm, order and routine, and outside lessons continue in a way that seems to be lost in many other places. There is a strawberry patch where my son picks and eats berries. This simple act is so meaningful, as he learns where they come from, how they form from flowers, and that he must wait until they are ripe to pick and eat them. Small life lessons in the fresh air lead to rosy cheeks and long afternoon naps! I simply cannot imagine a better place for my children's early education.

From the owner: Montessori is a unique approach to education known around the world. Not daycare, not a traditional…read moreschool-- Angel Care Montessori is a paradigm for education in Rhode Island providing a nurturing environment for children to play, learn, and grow while preparing the young child with the foundational habits for life. Angel Care Montessori was founded by master teacher Catherine Valenti in 1995 and is an extraordinary place where small hands discover, see, feel, stack, build, sort, paint, interact, sing, dance, and learn with confidence. It's a place nurturing an unparalleled vision in early childhood education for your child from 2 to 5 years.

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!

I was in town for a short visit to attend a graduation. Two nights before I came I found this hair…read moreschool and contacted them for an appointment. I was able to schedule the first appointment on Friday morning. I arrived and checked in. I had a short wait before I was greeted by Adele who performed my services. I originally came in for a silk press but after the consultation it was recommended that I pivot to a deep conditioner and blow dry. Adele was amazing! She was attentive and knowledgeable and consulted with me about everything. She provided great services and was very attentive with my hair. I ended getting a trim and a different style than what I had originally planned but I love this even more. The prices are great too! I can't believe everything came to less than $20!!! Please bring cash for tips! You can pay for services via credit card but can't put tips on the card and the students work very hard!

I love participating in student learninf whenever possible and so, as part of the general public, I…read moreenjoy going to Empire regularly for beauty services whether with their daytime or nighttime students. I've have had back facials, regular facials, body waxing, and nail polish removing services. I highly recommend the skin and waxing services! I would give my overall skin services a 9 out of 10. I would give the wax services 10 out of 10. I would give the nail gel polish removal surface a 0 out of 10 I was in agony the 1 time I went there. It took 2 hours to remove the gel off my hands and feet. They removed it the 'old school way' of using a nail filer and grinding down the gel off until they got to my natural nail bed. My nail bed was in so much pain and soreness... it took a day for my hands and 2 days for my feet to feel back to normal. I had areas of my nail bed turn white due to the over grinding. They tried soaking my nails in acetone and foil but the foil was constantly dropping. It was a game of catch. The student had to switch to different fingers/toes or hands/feet when i needed to rest due to the irritation. I came in thinking it would probably take 30 minutes for the appt... but 2+ hours?? Imagine if I had plans afterwards?? Smh. I understand that they probably have issues with drill bits and nail drills due to students probably pocketing them. I wish they had a more secure system of keeping a nail drill on the property. For example, having it locked with a pass code protected lock and each student have a unique pass code so that, in the event it went missing, staff would know who was the last one who "checked out" the drill and that student would be financially responsible to paying for / replacing the drill (and accessories) before completing the program. Or another system could be it would be locked up with the instructor and a student would gave to request and return it to the instructor immediately at the start and end of the appt It would gave been a 5 star review had I not have had a bad experience with the nail part of the facility. Definitely book as much skin and wax services for yourself (and your loved ones) as you can!

I am so disappointed in how things are handled here. Your child has to practically perfect or else…read morea letter gets sent home about them constantly. Rather than taking the time to help them by focusing on strengths and assisting them in their weaker areas. They shift the blame back to the parents instead of realizing it starts with home they're being taught and if it's effective. I would also like to point out how distasteful some parents are. The core values of the school focus on the human being and that every person is sacred. Yet some parents allow their kids to run around being inappropriate and then blame other parents for correcting their child. What are we teaching our kids! If you don't take responsibility for your actions as a person, how do you expect our kids to! Poor taste. Absolute poor.

This school has gone downhill in the past five years. It has seen many teachers come and go (with…read moresome leaving in the middle of the year so what's that tell you) and many principals. My children were there from kindergarten through eighth grade and the difference in the school and personnel from when we first started is astonishing. With the way the school is being run now under its current principal (Guernon) it's become a school that baby's students, doesn't hire qualified teachers, and caters to the 'me too' movement. I would advise parents of boys to think really hard about sending their sons here - the female students are correct in whatever accusations they throw out and to whomever they throw them at - no matter how much the boys (and their parents) try to defend themselves. Such a shame as it was never like this before. The students (and parents) all used to be treated equally and with respect and it's not like that at all under this new administration and staff. Parents are yelled at by the principal, students are accused of he said/she said nonsense, and the superintendent (Ferris) doesn't want to step in if you take your concerns to him. So there's really no one to help advocate for you or your kids. Having eight years of experience here with two children gone through the school I can say wholeheartedly that I DO NOT recommend this school in any capacity.