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We're moving! (our Home Office)

We’re moving! (our Home Office)

June 20, 2018

It’s with great anticipation and pleasure to let you know that on Thursday June 28 we are relocating to a new office location.  We will be moving our Home Office to 1201 Douglas Pike, Suite 4, Smithfield, RI 02917. Our last day of operations at our current location will be 6/28/18. Our fax number will […]

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Learning about Cranberries!

Learning about Cranberries!

November 21, 2016

DDC Smithfield’s Preschool One learned all about cranberries! We measured them, watched how farmers harvest them in bogs, guessed if they could sink or float and even tasted them! When we were done we graphed our information together.

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Learning through Lemonade Stands

Learning through Lemonade Stands

July 29, 2016

Lemonade stands- a summer tradition!  But in today’s fast-paced world, what are the benefits of children running a lemonade stand?  What could they possibly be learning? There is so much to learn! Children who hold a lemonade stand either to raise funds for a charity or a little bit of spending money are learning lifelong […]

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 6, 2016

We hope all of our teachers had a great week! Our centers have had a great time celebrating our teachers- with theme weeks, lunches, gifts, and more.  Here are some of the amazing comments that our Pawtucket Concord St. received from the parents in their center:   Shout out to all of the amazing teachers […]

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Worms, worms, worms!

Worms, worms, worms!

April 22, 2016

Many parents garden with their children, it is a great learning opportunity!  Children can learn about the weather, nature, measuring, tracking, and so much more.  But have you ever tried having a WORM farm with your children? I think most parents know that kids typically love insects, dirt, and mud.  Lots of children (especially at the […]

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Edgar Experiments with Science – Making Elephant Toothpaste!

February 10, 2016

Today’s curriculum lesson was a big hit!  The Dr. Day Care Toddler and Preschool classrooms made elephant toothpaste! Try it yourself at home: Materials 16 oz empty plastic bottle (try different shaped bottles and evaluate the results when there’s a narrow neck, wide opening, etc.) 1 cup 40-volume hydrogen peroxide (12% solution) Funnel Squirt of Dawn […]

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