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Great GrandMA Dr. Day Care

February 18, 2026

There’s something magical about the way finding simple, creative ways to stay close to your grandkids. In an age of video calls and social media, Great GrandMA Dr. Day Care found an old-school way to connect: she sent trivia questions on postcards – and paid for the right answers. Where in the world is GrandMA? […]

2025 Employee of the Year award recipient

February 6, 2026

Every year we honor employees who go above and beyond. Congratulations to the 2025 award recipient! Victoria Northup Dr. Day Care East Greenwich The winner receives a check for $500 and 5 days PTO.  Congratulations and thank you for your hard work! Victoria is the Assistant Administrator at Dr. Day Care East Greenwich. She has […]

Dr. Day Care Founder, Rep. Shallcross Smith chairwoman of House Small Business Committee

January 26, 2026

Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi has appointed Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith to serve as chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business. “I am deeply honored that Speaker Shekarchi chose me to lead this important committee,” said Representative Shallcross Smith (D-Dist. 46, Lincoln, Pawtucket). “Small business is the economic foundation of this […]

Social worker organization names Dr. Day Care Founder Mary Ann Shallcross Smith Legislator of the Year

November 21, 2025

The Rhode Island chapter of the National Association of Social Workers named Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith as its Legislator of the Year yesterday at its annual awards ceremony in Warwick. Representative Shallcross Smith, a longtime advocate for social workers, has championed numerous pro-social work bills, including a new law (2015-H 5158Aaa) enacted this year […]

The Dr. Day Care Turkey Dance!

November 7, 2025

Take a video of you, your family, or your students doing the Turkey Dance and you could win $250! There are TWO contests this year – one for our staff and one for our families! 2025 Contest Details Family Contest: Staff Contest: Timeline: Need help? Contact Rebecca for assistance. We love seeing creative videos and […]

Teach the importance of a preschool graduation

May 29, 2025

Graduation is such a special milestone in a child’s life.  This ceremony is a great opportunity to celebrate learning and to recognize an important milestone, one that may be the first of many milestones. The innate feeling of pride and accomplishment as you walk across the stage to receive your preschool diploma is so amazing.  […]