A Safer Start Child University

After a TERRIBLE experience with another local day care, we transferred our toddler to A Safer Start. What a difference! I can't say enough about the enthusiasm and genuine care that the teachers and staff have for our child. They take extra time and care to tell us about every detail of his day and never seem too busy to talk. His individual needs and personality are highly respected without a second thought, which is something we really struggled with at his previous placement. The teachers give constant praise, encouragement, and one-on-one attention to the kids (and to the parents!). Within two days of his enrollment, even the teachers who are not in his classroom could tell us what his favorite games, songs, and stories were, and could identify his strengths and interests. Our son went from separation anxiety, regression, and begging not to go to his old day care, to laughing, smiling, and talking about his new teachers and all the fun things he does every day at Safer Start. We're thrilled with the changes and can't say enough about these wonderful people and the warm, cozy environment of the Cranston school. Pros: Loving and knowledgeable staff; webcam; great communication Cons: Slightly more expensive than some places, but you get what you pay for! more

This is a an absolutely wonderful, caring place for my two children. The teachers are warm and loving and the education they receive is better than the school systems in the area! I am so happy and impressed! Keep up the great work everyone! Pros: Outstanding staff, top notch learning environment, very professional Cons: None at all more

The technology they advertise so much is hard to use. The staff does not try very hard to work with people. They seem more interested in making sure that you drop off the check in time than in addressing your concerns. They talk a lot about their program and not very much about the needs of their individual kids. I was not impressed. more

After interviewing 4 home daycares, and 3 other ""dayschools"", I can safely say A Safer Start is the best choice I could have made. This facility has it's act together! Someone ALWAYS answers the phone! The help desk staff is prompt to respond to requests for technical help (they have a web-cam access to see my child at any time during the day). The Director has always made herself available for questions, and has been very accommodating in walking us through the daycare process. She was able to get our son in the door quickly (next day), and she is very accessible to the staff. They have allowed us to be flexible in our arrangement to ease our son into the full time daycare, which has soothed our anxiety as well as our son's separation anxiety. The staff seems to work very well with each other, and with the children. The teachers that work with my son are OUTSTANDING!! They are warm, caring, inviting, and very patient!! We are thrilled with the variety of daily activities as well as the relaxing atmosphere, and the very high level of care my son receives there! This is not just a place that somone watches your child. The teachers interact closely with each child, and respect each child's individual needs. I can't say enough good things about the positive experiences my family has had with A Safer Start, and I would highly recommend this facility. Pros: The staff is wonderful, the facility is very clean, and the curriculum is great! Cons: None that I can see! more

Amanda, Lori, and the teachers are the most caring and loving people we have ever come across. We are so thankful for all that they do each day and for the genuine love and care they show for our children. They put what is best for the children before everything else and my children are so happy here. Pros: Directors and teachers are best in field! Cons: None that I can see! more

The best decision we ever made for our family! The Director and staff are caring and wonderful! We love the school. Pros: Excellent staff! Cons: None! more

We are SO HAPPY with the quality of care, the education our child receives, the the warm and professional staff members. They have LOTS of teachers and my children receive a lot of one-on-one. This place is number one by far. Pros: Best teachers, staff, and curriculum in all of Rhode Island. Cons: None that I saw more