Dear Dr. Day Care, I enrolled my four year old daughter in a new day care. During the tour, the administrator of the program suggested I should follow the philosophy of the school – teaching my child through play. What does that mean? I didn’t want to ask at the time for clarification, but now […]
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We have exciting news that we would like to share with you! Dr. Day Care is opening our newest location for infant, toddler, and preschool, on Hawes Street in Central Falls. Thank you to LISC-Rhode Island for providing us with a grant to open this newest location. The center is in the process of renovations and expected to […]
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If you’ve stepped foot in a store recently (or really, any time in the past 2 months or so!), you know that the end of August and early September means it is time to go “back to school.” At Dr. Day Care we are educating 52 weeks of the year, but even if your child […]
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Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, owner and founder of Dr. Day Care, received the SBA 70th Anniversary Legacy Recognition Award. The presentation took place at Dr. Day Care Smithfield, located at 1201 Douglas Pike, Suite 1, Smithfield Rhode Island, on Wednesday August 30th at 9:30 am. Dr. Day Care is one of 68 businesses recognized […]
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For employees who work in a child care center, there is a new pilot program from DHS. Eligibility: Apply: Go to https://bit.ly/DHSfreechildcare and click the link.Or apply directly at: https://pcgus.jotform.com/231933854703055 Application may be completed on a computer, tablet, or mobile device. More information: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/child-care/child-care-providers/CCAP-for-Child-Care-Staff More information from DHS: Valued Providers, DHS is excited to announce […]
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Summer time is such a wonderful season for water fun. From the time I was young, I remember taking long drives with my family to South County to go to the beautiful RI beaches. Drives were so long because back in the 50s, there was no Route I-95. Our family car did not have air-conditioning […]
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