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...]
New interns at Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub: Pioneering Workplace Experience
PrepareRI and Skills for Rhode Island’s Future reached out to Rhode Island high schools as well as several companies to arrange quality internships for students. Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, the CEO of Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub, was introduced to a PrepareRI representative in a Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce meeting. The process began in December for the Class of 2020 interns and this is the second year of this program. The students went through a multi-step process from the application to multiple interviews and a work readiness boot camp to prep for their … [Read more...]
Practice kindness
Kindness - defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Kindness needs to be part of our family culture, and it begins by modeling the concept to our children at an early age and continuing throughout our life span. Believe it or not, kindness is observed by children at an early age. Children see acts of kindness in their homes, childcare programs, and their environment. At a very young age they are hearing adult conversations and they are noticing the actions taken toward others. Young children might not understand the words adults use, but can … [Read more...]
Summer Water Play: Learning and Fun!
Every year after Pre K graduation, Dr. Day Care does water play for children throughout the summer. Children go outdoors to play using sprinklers, hoses, and water tables. Water play is more than just splashing water because it opens a whole other world for children to explore. In fact, water play might be just as educational as legos and play dough, if not, more so, Here's why: Exploring a new world Water is a material that opens up many opportunities for exploration for young children. There's is nothing else like water for children to play with. Since it is such a different experience … [Read more...]
Why Choose a Nationally Accredited Day Care?
Dr. Day Care is nationally accredited by NECPA which guarantees that the children receive a high quality education. Therefore, our education system meets the minimum standards set by NECPA for the entire nation. Additionally, it ensures that your child is safe and secure in the hands of our staff. What does it mean to be accredited? National accreditation ensure high quality --> so, what exactly is the "high quality"? The following indicate a high quality standard in a day care: Small groups Kids at different ages need different amounts of attention Thus, a … [Read more...]
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