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Recent preschool reviews in Smithfield, RI

A Child's University

5.0

Beautiful childcare center with professional and nurturing staff!

- Jennifer K

Paintbox Preschool

5.0

I love this center! Both of my children and my niece have attended. One experience that has really stuck with me was when covid hit and everyone had to shut down, the teachers recorded personal videos for my daughter. I could just tell the teachers truly did miss her! It is a small tight knit...

- Amanda I.

Davies Early Learning Center

5.0

Great new playground. Kids have so much fun!!

- Care member

Little Explorer's Child Care

5.0

3 of my children attended Little Explorers. We love Laurie! She had an organized daily schedule, great good, and a loving personality. You cannot go wrong with this center. My kids came out potty trained, knowing their letters, and with many other skills. You cannot go wrong!

- Jane P.

Circle of Friends Montessori School

5.0

My family has been with them for 10 years because of our staggered children ages. They have become like family. We did not know much about Montessori but love the style and how the child is empowered to find there own style of play. At one point we moved about 20 min away and looked at other options...

- Jody S.

Preschools in Smithfield, RI

A Child's University

A Child's University

370 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI

5.0

(1)

Nationally Accredited Early Childhood School voted "Best Place to Work In Rhode Island" offering kindergarten, preschool, and child care for infants and older children.
5.0
"Beautiful childcare center with professional and nurturing staff!"

Jennifer K


Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

22 Cedar Swamp Road, SMITHFIELD, RI

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

Jackie's Kids

Jackie's Kids

13 Pineridge Drive, Smithfield, RI

Hello! I am certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross. I have a very small home daycare of 2 to 3 children at a time, enough for socialization while also offering very specialized individual care. Because of the small numbers, we are able to be active...

Kittens and Cubs Day Care located in Smithfield, RI is a Christian Virtue-based daycare, preschool and early learning center that offers care for children ages eighteen months to five years old. The center operates from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mondays through Fridays.

Storks Nest Child Academy

440 George Washington Hwy, Smithfield, RI

Storks Nest Child Academy in Smithfield, Rhode Island, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from six weeks to kindergarten that provides them with a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school's...

The Little Village Schoolhouse

170 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI

The Little Village Schoolhouse is a state-licensed early childhood center that offers educational day care programs geared for preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten kids. The company is based in Smithfield, Rhode Island and operates from seven in the morning until six in the evening. The...

Paintbox Preschool

Paintbox Preschool

321 High St, CUMBERLAND, RI

5.0

(2)

CURRENTLY ENROLLING FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 (we do not have current openings)- Paintbox Preschool is a small, welcoming school for children ages 3 - 5 years. We like to believe our preschool is your child's second family. Our program is active and busy. Students learn best through investigation and play...
5.0
"All the teachers are great! I have had both of my daughters here for 2 years and I was a first time mom when I enrolled them. From day one they made me feel totally comfortable leaving my children in their care. My girls have done well here and it feels like I have...

Eleni S.


Davies Early Learning Center

Davies Early Learning Center

50 Jenks Hill Road, LINCOLN, RI

Starting at $1100/mo

5.0

(3)

Located on the William M. Davies Jr Career and Technical High School campus, this program is unique in its collaboration with Davies Education/Childcare students. Staff offer a safe, quality enriched environment with learning activities aimed at preparing children for their next steps into...
5.0
"Staff is wonderful and really care about the children. "

Care member


Little Explorer's Child Care

Little Explorer's Child Care

595 Logee St, Woonsocket, RI

5.0

(2)

Child care home for children 18 months to 4 years of age. (Located in the Mount St.Charles area of Woonsocket.)Your child will learn through play and exploration while socializing with a small group of children.Offering home cooked meals, preschool activities, large yard with a safe and nurturing...
5.0
"My son has been here for 4 years and I have no complaints. She pays attention to each child's individual needs. I would recommend Little Explorers to any mom looking for child care!"

Tayla S.


Circle of Friends Montessori School

Circle of Friends Montessori School

107 Adamsdale Road North Attleboro, NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA

Starting at $1499/mo

5.0

(2)

5.0
"My family has been with them for 10 years because of our staggered children ages. They have become like family. We did not know much about Montessori but love the style and how the child is empowered to find there own style of play. At one point we moved about 20...

Jody S.


Maple Tree Childcare

Maple Tree Childcare

51 Zanfagna Street, Johnston, RI

5.0

(1)

Maple Tree Childcare is a small home daycare program on the Johnston/Cranston line in RI. We are deeply inspired by Lifeways, Waldorf Education and time spent in nature. Our days are filled with song, stories, meaningful life skills, handwork projects, wholesome organic meals and most importantly...
5.0
"Samantha is an exceptional care provider. Caring, creative, patient, intelligent and kind- she cared for my daughter and created a space of love that helped my four year old bloom. We love Sam and were sad to graduate but glad she will be caring for other children...

Gendron F


Excellent Bilingual Kids Daycare

Excellent Bilingual Kids Daycare

101 Ashbrook Drive, Cranston, RI

5.0

(1)

HOURS Monday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Tuesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Wednesday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Friday: 7:00AM - 6:00PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:4 Program Capacity: 8 COST & AVAILABILITY Classroom Type Rate Rate Type Availability * All Ages $190 per week...

TOTS' TOWN, INC., Childcare Center

TOTS' TOWN, INC., Childcare Center

29 GEORGE WATERMAN RD Left Rear Entrance, JOHNSTON, RI

Starting at $1080/mo

5.0

(2)

We are committed to educational excellence, as evidenced by our accreditation from BrightStars. We warmly welcome children of all faiths, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We promote whole-children education, and we strive to realize the potential within each student, taking into account their...
5.0
"Our son has been attending Tot's Town for over two years. I am so grateful for this amazing center and the great work that the teachers do. They genuinely care about the kids and provide safe, positive, and fun learning experiences for them. Our son has learned so...

Tipaphai


Excellence Day Care

Excellence Day Care

101 Ashbrook Drive, Cranston, RI

5.0

(2)

ABOUT THE BUSINESS We believe children are gifted at learning languages. Our goal is to build up two languages for the kids through various daily activities such as music and dance, circle time, art and craft, free play, snack and meal time. All food provided is organic. There are two small...
5.0
"My son was in this daycare for almost a year. He started when he was almost three. I think this is the best daycare for our needs as we speak our home language to him at home which is very different from the official language Mandarin. He picked up the language in...

Hongqiu Z.


Kat's Dance Centre & Performing Arts

Kat's Dance Centre & Performing Arts

101 Higginson Ave, Lincoln, RI

5.0

(1)

Kats Dance Centre & Performing Arts - Where you learn to dance and join a family! At KDCPA we take our roles as mentors and teachers in your child's life very seriously. It is our objective to inspire a passion for the art of dance in every child who passes through our doors. In the process, we...
5.0
"great environment for kids love it there"

Anonymous


Cadence Academy Preschool

Cadence Academy Preschool

25 Blackstone Valley Place, LINCOLN, RI

We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp...

ASTRO Academy

ASTRO Academy

120 Webster Street, PAWTUCKET 02861, RI

ASTRO Academy, an afterschool program with a holistic approach to wellness and education. ASTRO gives kids ages 5 to 13 fully equitable access to best-practices academic mentoring and fun, athletic, creativity-focused, and STEM activities beyond their formal school day and traditional school...

Pathway Karate Academy

Pathway Karate Academy

1216 Smith Street, Providence, RI

1.0

(1)

Pathway Karate Academy is a licensed child care provider, offering after school, vacation and summer camp programs to youth ages 6 - 13. Students in our after programs are picked up from school and receive snacks, homework help and tutoring. Students can also participate in STEM, Reading & Math...

Brown Play School

Brown Play School

4 Newman Ave., Rumford, RI

Brown Play School is an independent preschool serving three, four and five year-olds in the greater Providence area. Our curriculum is based on the Reggio Emilia philosophy of child-centered play and learning. We are a partnership school where parents and families are encouraged to participate but...

Rock Valley

Rock Valley

23 Evans Rd, Greenville, RI

Looking for one child to join the child I currently care for in my home, when my daughter goes to school in the fall. Tuesdays and Wednesdays during school hours. We'd be spending lots of time outside in our big yard and garden, baking, making music and doing lots of hands on creative projects. I...

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