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Hectic Holidays

December 17, 2025

Dear Dr. Day Care, I am the parent of 2 young children.  Do you have any suggestions to get through the hectic holiday season as a working parent? -Holiday Help Dear Holiday Help, December is a hustle and bustle month for most families. Families with young children often experience higher stress levels.   This stress can make […]

Teaching children the value of giving to others

November 24, 2025

Not only do we believe in the importance of giving back to our communities, we teach children the value of giving back.  We teach children to do good deeds to help their classmates and teachers. We partner with our community to build close links to those around us. We teach gratitude and the importance of […]

Social worker organization names Dr. Day Care Founder Mary Ann Shallcross Smith Legislator of the Year

November 21, 2025

The Rhode Island chapter of the National Association of Social Workers named Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith as its Legislator of the Year yesterday at its annual awards ceremony in Warwick. Representative Shallcross Smith, a longtime advocate for social workers, has championed numerous pro-social work bills, including a new law (2015-H 5158Aaa) enacted this year […]

The Dr. Day Care Turkey Dance!

November 7, 2025

Take a video of you, your family, or your students doing the Turkey Dance and you could win $250! There are TWO contests this year – one for our staff and one for our families! 2025 Contest Details Family Contest: Staff Contest: Timeline: Need help? Contact Rebecca for assistance. We love seeing creative videos and […]

Get your flu shot! 💫

October 30, 2025

Getting vaccinated not only protects you, it also keeps you from spreading the flu to others who can get seriously ill – including pregnant women, young children, adults 65 years and older and people with chronic health conditions. Child care workers and children attending a licensed daycare are required by state regulations to receive a […]

Halloween: Costumes & Dress-Up tips

October 20, 2025

Does your family celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costume, trick or treating, putting up spooky decorations around the house, or with any other fun traditions? For me, my favorite part of Halloween is seeing how excited children are about dressing up in costume every year! Costumes can be great for children to act out […]