The outdoors is such a wonderful classroom for children. Children love playing outside, and there are so many great opportunities for learning! When you take the learning outdoors, children can learn through exploration. These explorations build valuable skills such as observation, experimentation, and sorting, while allowing for both individual experiences and group sharing. Try doing a creative arts project outside with your child! The creative arts provide children with a way to organize and express their ideas and feelings. Music, movement, drama and visual arts help children learn … [Read more...]
2023-2024 RI State Pre-K Lottery is open at Dr. Day Care
RI Pre-K is accepting applications from families with four-year old children living in eligible communities. To be eligible to attend, children must be 4 years old by 9/1/2023 and be residents of one of the identified RI Pre-K communities. Apply to the Lottery Dr. Day Care has two RI State Pre-K classrooms: Dr. Day Care North Providence- 2 Volturno Street (401-723-7784) Dr. Day Care Pawtucket – 25 Thornley Street (401-722-7000) What you need to apply: An active email address Working phone number Child’s legal name Child’s Date of Birth (Must … [Read more...]
Spring is here! – activities to welcome spring with children
Here are some suggestions on how to welcome spring with your children: Plant a garden Children love getting their hands dirty- quite literally. Together, plant flowers together from seed and watch them grow. Discuss the plant's life cycle and stages of development. If you don't have much of a green thumb yourself, try easy flowers that sprout quickly such as alyssum, cosmos, marigold, or zinnias. Don't feel prepared to grow from seed? No problem, buy some small starter plants and document their growth together - chart their height, number of flowers, number of leaves, and … [Read more...]
Congratulations to our Employee of the Season – Winter 2023
Congratulations to our Employee of the Season: Miranda Rivera Shout out to Miranda– our Employee of the Season! Miranda is the Administrator of Kids Klub at Globe Elementary School. Miranda has been part of the team since 2022. Congratulations Miranda! Some feedback from coworkers includes: “Miranda is a team player. From planning and implementing hands-on curriculum for her students to helping with homework, she ensures that all staff and students feel valued within the program. She implements Conscious Discipline Techniques within her site. Miranda truly embodies Kids … [Read more...]
2022 Employee of the Year award recipients
Every year we honor employees who go above and beyond with Team Member of the Year awards. This year, the founder Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and CEOO Amy Vogel presented the awards. Congratulations to our 2022 award recipients! Amanda Stave (Dr. Day Care North Providence): Team Member of the Year Gail Ranieri (Therapeutic Child Care Services): Executive Team Member of the Year Each winner receives a check for $500 and 5 days PTO. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work! Amanda is the Assistant Administrator at Dr. Day Care North Providence. She started in … [Read more...]
Temper Tantrums – Ask Dr. Day Care
I have three foster children and the oldest one often has temper tantrums. How can I deal with these in a way that is best for the child but also allows me to keep my sanity? - Tired in Cranston, RI Dear Tired, Temper tantrums could begin before a year old peaking at different ages and stages of development. Usually children will have a temper tantrum due to frustration and feeling not in control. Many parents are embarrassed by their child's behavior, which is a very normal feeling. Temper tantrums could be avoided if parents are educated to notice the signs of temper tantrum … [Read more...]
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