New Era Enrichment Academy

"New Era is like our child's second home. It is hard to describe the value of finding a daycare that provides literally everything you could ask for, and then some. The owner, director, and all of the staff are friendly and professional, and give attention to each child's individual needs while fostering healthy social relationships among the students and teachers. When we chose this daycare, the selling points were the dual language curriculum and the emphasis on outdoor learning, and those elements have proven to be so beneficial. We feel confident dropping her off everyday that she will be safe, cared for, and loved. New Era has also been amazing during the pandemic over the last year, quickly adapting to every situation and putting the safety of all families first. We cannot express how much we appreciate this school and we are so lucky to have found this gem!"

"I first enrolled my daughter at NEEA last year when she was 3 months old. I was really nervous as she's my first and I didn't know what to expect. I liked this place because they encourage the children to be bilingual from the start as well as teaching sign language for babies; I wanted to give our girl an advantage in today's competitive world. The staff has been AMAZING! They are always friendly, caring and considerate. My little one is all smiles when I drop her off and I see older children run excitedly up to staff members as well. The kids love this place! I can be a bit of a hot mess mom sometimes and the staff have always been too good to me. They send home a daily sheet that tells you everything about your child's day so you don't miss a beat! Not to mention during covid they have gone above and beyond with cleaning and other safety measures and keeping us parents up to date with anything and everything that happens. The hours are great too! 630am to 530pm. Both my husband and I commute to Boston everyday and we found that NEEA had the best hours to fit our schedules. Everyone at NEEA including Miss Solange, Miss Amy, Miss Liz are top notch people that I'm to proud to have as our little girls second family! I highly recommend them!"

"I feel so fortunate everyday when dropping my two girls off to daycare. After my first daughter was born my husband and I looked at MANY daycare's and this was without a doubt the winner in our opinion. The owner is extremely hands on, the manager is thoughtful, knowledgeable and kind. All of the teachers we have had have been truly wonderful. My daughters are happy to go in everyday and have learned so much. The facilities are great, the projects they work on are amazing and so creative. The beautiful outdoor space was a big selling point for us...not to mention the cleanliness and organization of the whole school. My girls have been attending for almost 3 years and we couldn't be happier. I can not recommend this daycare highly enough, we love it!!"

"First and foremost, let me just say that child care research is one of the many items on the long list and expecting parents fail to give attention to it and find themselves on a waiting list or out of luck. And to boot, it's a cumbersome search as most facilities do not have much of a digital presence which is how most parents knowledge share and research these days. I was lucky enough to hear about New Era Enrichment Academy by word of mouth from another mom. It is tucked away on the Johnston/Smithfield line behind some residential homes, small parking area but clearly the Gen X parents have Tetris experience with their cars during drop off and pick up. My daughter has been there since she was 3 months old and I can't say enough how impressed I was from day one. As a first time mom spending every moment with my baby from birth, it was emotional to have to part ways and return back to work. I cried all the way to NEEA and then all the way to work, but NEEA staff encouraged me to call as many times as I needed to help me with this transition (for me of course). The staff are all pleasant and it's very "all hands on deck" ensuring that children and the classrooms get the appropriate coverage. The highlight is that your child learns English and Spanish - this dual language program is so important in the development of our children today. They have a fantastic curriculum involving play, vital development in a variety of areas as well as encouragement of creativity. My daughter loves going to daycare and the feeling is mutual as she is well received there as well!"

"I can’t believe that this dream learning center exists in Rhode Island. I searched far and wide for a dual language program to ensure my child kept pace with her peers in the Boston and NY metro areas. What I found was this wonderful center that surpassed any other I explored in terms of curriculum and early learning. Not only does my child speak two languages, but she’s following a rigorous curriculum (that she thinks is fun) and is being prepared for kindergarten. Just this week she learned the geography of South America and she pointed out details on the Dominican Republic flag. Last week she recognized Bolivia in a book and used scissors. She’s 2. We love to see her run to hug her teachers (who are top notch educators not “child care workers.” (We’ve seen the center’s very thorough teacher vetting process and we are thrilled). The staff communicate daily - and everyone in the building knows who my child is (and we) are. My daughter thinks she’s a celebrity when she arrives. :-). I love the focus on learning and the ever learning present tone of safety and professionalism. When I visited I was sold when I saw the administrators outside running a safety drill. They are proactive, always aware - and I feel like my child is with family. I’m so lucky that someone recommended this hidden gem. I don’t worry about preschool or two- three day programs as we get everything at New Era (even gymnastics). I can’t say enough that’s positive about this place. If you want top notch learning that’s better than your district or nearby center, certainly go here."