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Win a trip to Newport Overlook! Share a story for a chance to win.

Win a trip to Newport Overlook! Share a story for a chance to win.

February 15, 2018

Dr. Day Care & Kids Klub are offering our friends and families a chance to win a week’s vacation! We want to celebrate people who make a difference! Do you have someone that made an impact in your life when you were a child?  Someone who has made an impact in your child’s life?  Share […]

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Feedback from a parent

Feedback from a parent

January 18, 2018

Every year we complete an annual parent survey to get suggestions and input on our programs.  One DDC Providence parent asked us to share this additional feedback:   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’d like to take the time to appreciate the administrator of my daughter’s daycare Ms. Linda Reyero.  Since she’s been the administrator at Dr. Day Care’s […]

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2017 Employee of the year awards

2017 Employee of the year awards

January 8, 2018

Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards – team member of the year and executive team member of the year. For 2017, she added a new award to celebrate the men that work in child care. Congratulations to our 2017 award recipients! CEO Man of the Year: Keith […]

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New center directors - help!?

New center directors – help!?

December 22, 2017

Dear Dr. Day Care, My three-year-old is at a small day care.  We toured many centers to find the best fit, and decided on our current center because we felt the best connection with the teachers there.  Recently, the Director of the center left.  The new Director seems very nice, but do you have any […]

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Exploring nature together

December 17, 2017

Winter weather brings great opportunities to explore nature with your family.  Children can explore and learn more about the world around them.  Extend play time by bringing snow and ice inside!   Read tips for parents from the RIELDS Fun Family Cards: Encourage your child to explore and think about things that are living, non-living, man-made […]

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Dinner time advice

November 29, 2017

Dear Dr. Day Care, Our 4-year-old son refuses to sit down and eat a meal with his family each evening.  We are visiting family over the holidays, and I am worried that he will not cooperate.  What can we do? Signed, Stressed Dinner Parents   Dear Stressed, Children need to be taught rules about appropriate […]

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