Garden City School is a high-performing school led by Principal MaryAnne Casale. The school stresses a strong link between parents and the classroom. A key to its strategy is the Family Engagement Network, which coordinates parents and volunteer opportunities and plans after-school activities.
St. Mary School was founded in 1952. This is a Catholic school that is open to all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds. It teaches children from pre-K through the eighth grade, and offers its students a quality education based on fundamental Christian values.
Traditional Martial Arts is an instruction and training studio. It offers a wide range of classes and programs for adults and children. Some classes include weapons training, kali, kempo adult classes, as well as Shotokan adult and kids classes. Check the main website for a full schedule or for information on a free trial class.
The Cranston School of Music is a family owned school operating in Cranston since 2007. It offers private music instruction in guitar, brass, woodwinds, drums bass and voice. Cranston School of Music works with all age groups and all skill levels.
Oak Lawn School, "where eagles soar," is nestled in Oak Lawn village. Its students score higher than state averages in reading and mathematics. Principal Linda Stanelun heads this school of about 280 students.
This year, the school opened with a newly competed fence and gate, new computers for grades K - 4 and Elmo projectors for classrooms that didn't previously have one, thanks to a donation by the Allard Fund.
Cornerstone School's focus is on children with developmental disabilities. The school offers day care and full-day kindergarten as well as support for children 18 months through 21 years of age. Cornerstone School has been helping children since 1965.
Tutor Doctor provides one-on-one, personalized in-home tutoring services. Pre-screened, qualified tutors are available to instruct in multiple subject areas, from pre-school academia to college level coursework. They additionally offer adult education sessions. Services start at the basic level with homework help and advance to services such as test preparation and more. The company aims to provide support for struggling students and supplementary instruction for advanced students. Free in-home consultations are available.
This teaching facility of the Toni & Guy chain provides a full line of hairdressing services by students (under professional supervision), and that in large part is what makes the place fun. The academy is huge—easily three times the size of a typical salon—with a lot of hustle and bustle as the students learn their craft. Besides regular cuts for women, men and children, the academy offers full and partial highlights, perms and chemical relaxers—all at great prices, too.
Jendza Early Learning Center is a preschool catering to toddlers through pre-K. Jendza follows the Rhode Island Early Learning Standards and worka with each child and family individually to create a program that meet the needs of that child.
St Mary's Nursery is a sister school of St Mary's School. Founded in 1952, St Mary's Nursery is a preschool that works with children aged three to four. The preschool's aim is to prepare children for Kindergarten. This is a Catholic school that is open to all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds.
George J. Peters School is an elementary school led by Principal Patricia Caporelli.
The school's mission is to prepare every student with a developing sense of responsibility for all people. The school also works to foster an appreciation for the uniqueness of everyone, and emphasises students becoming literate, culture, skilled and resourceful citizens.
Wonderland Early Learning Center is a daycare/preschool facility that caters to children from ages 18 months and up. It offers after-school care and will pick up from area elementary schools. During the summer, it offers an all-day summer camp program. Its teachers are licensed and certified with degrees in early childhood education.
Budlong Preschool is a child care facility owned by Lori Scetta. It has been serving the community of Cranston since 1990. The preschool accepts children ages 3 - 6 and is taught by 5 experienced teachers. It features a large outdoor playground. The facility is located behind the Irish Rose Tattoo shop and Jean Mark Coiffures on Budlong Road.