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Congratulations DDC Providence on earning National Accreditation!

Congratulations DDC Providence on earning National Accreditation!

January 29, 2019

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation Providence, RI – Dr. Day Care Learning Center has earned national 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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2018 Employee of the year awards

2018 Employee of the year awards

January 15, 2019

Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards – team member of the year, executive team member of the year, and man of the year. Congratulations to our 2018 award recipients! CEO Man of the Year: Chris Smith CEO Team Member of the Year: Sarah Brown CEO Executive Team Member […]

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Arts & Crafts - understanding the difference

Arts & Crafts – understanding the difference

December 24, 2018

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 […]

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Congratulations DDC South County on earning National Accreditation!

December 21, 2018

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation South Kingstown, RI – Dr. Day Care Learning Center has earned national 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 […]

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#ThinkBabies - Judy Paolucci reads to DDC Smithfield

#ThinkBabies – Judy Paolucci reads to DDC Smithfield

November 2, 2018

What can reading to infants and toddlers do? It gives children the best chance to succeed in school and beyond! Thank you to Judy Paolucci, Superintendent of Smithfield Public Schools for reading to our DDC Smithfield children! #SupersRead #RIReads #ThinkBabies   Want tips on how to get kids reading?  Check out this article – How To […]

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Home Office Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting

Home Office Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting

October 17, 2018

We had a great time at our Home Office Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting! Thank you to Smithfield Town Manager Randy Rossi, Smithfield Police Chief Richard P. St.Sauveur, Jr., Don Osley from Navigant Credit Union, Steve & Tom Bracewell from Advanced Network Systems, Smithfield School Committee member Rose Marie Cipriano and Henry Cipriano, Town Council President Paul […]

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