Inspiring young minds, from six weeks to six years.
A rich educational experience and strong bonds with qualified teachers, in a warm, loving environment.
A program for every stage of early childhood
Hands-on, engaging activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and early childhood development, with an award-winning curriculum aligned with national and state standards.
Infant
Relationship-based play and discovery with the Experience Baby curriculum, from birth through 18 months.
Infant curriculum →
Toddler
A new theme every month and a new storybook every week, building 35 foundational skills.
Toddler curriculum →
Preschool
Hands-on learning through play across seven developmental domains.
Preschool curriculum →
Kindergarten
A full day of learning along with independent and gross motor play.
Kindergarten Knoll →More teachers in every room
Our ratios exceed state and national requirements. Community Teachers are available each day, so every child receives the one-on-one interaction that is essential for their growth and development.
Purposeful play, every day
This curriculum is designed to enhance your child’s learning experience with hands-on, engaging activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and early childhood development.
Stay close to your child’s day
Daily Parent Communication
Through brightwheel: daily updates, photos, a direct line to your child’s teacher, and digital check-in.
More information →Live Web Cameras
Our secure live web camera system offers parents peace of mind by providing real-time access to their child’s classroom.
Learn more →Kindergarten
A full day of learning along with independent and gross motor play.
Enroll for Kindergarten →Recognized for how we teach and how we care
“Five Star Rating”
Presented by BrightStars
Award-winning curriculum
that aligns with national and state standards
“Best Place To Work”
in Rhode Island Winner
Internet accessible camera system
that allows parents to see their children at any time during the day
INC Magazine HirePower Award
Top 4 In The Nation For Education Companies
A team of teachers
with education degrees, experience, and coursework in the field of early learning
Top Early Childhood Award
in Rhode Island
Teacher-to-child ratios that exceed state and national requirements
More teachers per child than any program in Rhode Island
“ACU was by far one of the best schools our son has ever attended. From the moment we toured the school I knew that this was a great fit.”
Nikke
Two campuses in Rhode Island
Smithfield Campus
370 George Washington Highway
Smithfield, RI 02917
Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
Contact and Request A Tour →
Cranston Campus
695 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Monday thru Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm
Contact and Request A Tour →Interested in registering your child or learning more?
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