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Congratulations DDC Pawtucket on earning National Accreditation!

Congratulations DDC Pawtucket on earning National Accreditation!

July 7, 2022

Program among the top 7% in the nation by earning accreditation Pawtucket, 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 […]

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2022-2023 RI State Pre-K Lottery is open at Dr. Day Care

2022-2023 RI State Pre-K Lottery is open at Dr. Day Care

May 23, 2022

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 September 1, 2022 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: […]

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PreK Graduation - Dear Dr. Day Care

PreK Graduation – Dear Dr. Day Care

May 19, 2022

Dear Dr. Day Care, I recently attended my niece’s preschool graduation.  Don’t you think preschool age children are too young for a graduation ceremony? Don’t we have too many ceremonies and “achievements” that they are losing importance? Signed, A Great Aunt   Dear Great Aunt, I am a big fan of the ceremony behind a […]

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Edgar Graduates - book about graduation

Edgar Graduates – book about graduation

May 12, 2022

Celebrating a graduation? Read Edgar Graduates! This book would make a great gift! Read this book with graduates to celebrate this important milestone. Enjoy a video of Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith reading of Edgar Graduates! Click the video below to watch, or view on Facebook.   Purchase Copies Edgar Graduates is available for purchase online at […]

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Congratulations to Dr. Mary Ann on winning the SBA Rhode Island & New England Woman-Owned Small Business Award!

Congratulations to Dr. Mary Ann on winning the SBA Rhode Island & New England Woman-Owned Small Business Award!

May 3, 2022

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2022 Small Business Week award winners in Rhode Island. This year’s honorees include two regional award winners and 13 awardees. Our Founder, Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith recently won the Small Business Association Rhode Island & New England Woman-Owned Small Business award! The award recipients were honored on […]

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Child's Self Portrait

Child’s Self Portrait

April 26, 2022

Dear Dr. Day Care, My child just turned three years old and is drawing a picture of himself with his head bigger than his body and his legs and arms are coming out of his head!  He didn’t draw any details like fingers or toes.  Should I be alarmed at his portrait of himself? Signed, […]

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