The conversation on meditation and mindfulness has really come to light during the pandemic. I began to research and learn more about meditation and mindfulness when I had free time due to the 2020 pandemic. I realized meditation needed to be present in a young child’s life. Throughout my nearly 50-year career working with children and families, children have the same developmental milestones and challenges from generation to generation. In my experience, everything we teach young children will be imprinted in their life’s journey. Teach children to meditate or take time to breathe and they … [Read more...]
2021 Employee of the Year award recipients
Even though we (still!) weren’t able to get together to celebrate at our annual post-holiday party, we want to take a moment to recognize our amazing employees. Every year we honor employees who go above and beyond with CEO of the year awards. This year, the founder and CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, COO Amy Vogel, and HR Director Laurie Gorman presented the awards. Congratulations to our 2021 award recipients! Joseph Capaldi (Kids Klub Stephen Olney): CEO Team Member of the Year Matthew Aspeel (DDC Pawtucket): CEO Executive Team Member of the Year Each winner receives a check for … [Read more...]
Congratulations DDC Foster on earning National Accreditation!
Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation Foster, RI - Dr. Day Care Learning Center has earned national re-accreditation from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA). Early childhood centers are evaluated based on standards that ensure the highest level of education and quality. Dr. Day Care strives to have all of their centers earn national accreditation. Dr. Day Care Foster, located at 174 Hartford Pike, has been in operation since 2005. This center serves infants, toddlers, preschool and school age students. Dr. Day Care Foster is awarded … [Read more...]
2021 Child Care Tax information
Child care tax information is currently being emailed to families, you should receive an email by next week. Did your contact information change? Didn't get the email? Send the following to info@drdaycare.com: Child first & last name Site/location child attended Updated contact information (email, address, etc.) Thank you! Business photo created by jcomp - www.freepik.com … [Read more...]
Congratulations to our Employee of the Season – Fall 2021
Congratulations to our Employee of the Season: Emily Rezendes Shout out to Emily Rezendes– our Employee of the Season! Emily is a Lead Infant Teacher at Dr. Day Care Pawtucket and has been part of the team since 2017. Some feedback from coworkers includes: “Emily goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is such an excellent example of what a Lead Teacher should be for Dr Day Care. Emily shows great care and love for the infants that are in her room.” Other nominees included: Alexis L. Monteiro – DDC North Providence Alexa Kipetz – DDC South … [Read more...]
Arts & Crafts – understanding the difference
Arts & Crafts are often grouped together as a fun, learning experience for children. However, they do NOT mean the same thing. To understand the difference, it is helpful to think of art as open-ended with no clear outcome and the focus is on the process. In contrast, crafts have a goal in mind and are typically teacher- driven. Both arts and crafts offer different learning opportunities. Arts Art provides a creative outlet for children. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to do it. Children can use materials that they choose and want to use. "The goal is the … [Read more...]
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