Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith helps guide parents through the Toilet Training Process. At Dr. Day Care, our aim is to not only educate the children in our care, but also to promote learning for our parents, teachers, and communities. An exciting way for me to continue to pass on my expertise is through my video tutorial series. My first educational video relates to a topic that parents of young children can relate to- Toilet Training/Potty Training. I have been involved with potty training for over 40 years as a mom, grandmother, and child care professional. Toilet training … [Read more...]
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
At Dr. Day Care, we teach the children three universal expectations: Be safe Be kind Be responsible These expectations are integral to the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. The PBIS philosophy: We believe in enhancing our supportive environment for children. By developing and implementing positive behavioral supports to improve educational opportunities and lifelong success. PBIS develops school-wide systems that support staff to teach and promote positive behavior in all students. We have adopted a PBIS mascot “Edgar the … [Read more...]
“Back to School” time is here!
Back to School time is finally here! Even for our younger students, the start of a school year brings a great opportunity to reestablish routines and start fresh. Because it’s not just big kids who are going to have to adapt to back to school schedules- babies and toddlers will be affected by the start of school too. During the summer months, many families find that their schedules have become more relaxed. While this break from routine is a great way to enjoy family time, it can sometimes make it difficult to get back into "back to school" mode. This time of year is a great … [Read more...]
Hands-on teaching experience for interns
written by Rida Jawed, Marketing & Social Media Intern This summer, three interns from the PrepareRI internship program have been working at Kids Klub with school age children at the North Providence Kids Klub Hasbro Summer Learning Program. Recently, the interns moved to the Dr. Day Care & Kids Klub Home Office to work on a Civics Curriculum. They also had an opportunity for hands-on experience with the Dr. Day Care school age children. The school age children are of various ages which was a good challenge for the interns to ensure they met all the children's needs. The Kids … [Read more...]
PrepareRI Interns Meet Lobbyist
Our PrepareRI interns from Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub met with the BOCA (Business Owners in Childcare) lobbyist, Rick McAuliffe of the Mayforth Group. They learned what a lobbyist's job is and how it can be related to child care. They learned what a lobbyist's typical day looks like and what different kind of opportunities there are in this job. Additionally, they learned about a lobbyist's role in terms of Congress. We had three interns from Kids Klub who have been working with middle school students and two interns from Dr. Day Care who are working under the Marketing … [Read more...]
New Pizzeria in Smithfield: Biagio’s Pizzeria and Bar
written by Rida Jawed, Marketing & Social Media Intern Come visit northern Rhode Island’s hidden gem, the all-new Biagio’s Pizzeria and Bar. With Najib Khalif, their Moroccan chef of 15 years’ experience from Boston to Newport, they serve melt in your mouth Mediterranean, Italian, and American dishes that will keep you coming back for more. From soups and pasta to their special Neapolitan Pizza, they have the finest cuisine you will find in town. This 55-seat restaurant was designed by Glen Lepore of LDL Studios in Providence. A pizzeria should be a place to bring large families and … [Read more...]
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