The conversation on meditation and mindfulness has really come to light during the pandemic. I began to research and learn more about meditation and mindfulness when I had free time due to the 2020 pandemic. I realized meditation needed to be present in a young child’s life. Throughout my nearly 50-year career working with children and families, children have the same developmental milestones and challenges from generation to generation. In my experience, everything we teach young children will be imprinted in their life’s journey. Teach children to meditate or take time to breathe and … [Read more...]
A clean and safe environment!
We are open & safe! We have always been committed to having a clean and safe environment! Now more than ever, our dedication to ensuring a clean learning environment makes us stand apart. What cleaning materials should a child care center use? At a minimum, all daycare centers should follow state licensing requirements. In Rhode Island, this is "Any product used for cleaning, sanitizing and/or disinfecting is approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions." (1.8 Health, Safety, and Nutrition, Section … [Read more...]
National Accreditation – why does it matter?
At Dr. Day Care, you may hear "national accreditation" or "NECPA" mentioned often. That's because we think it is so important! All of our learning centers are held to the same standard of quality, so even if one of our centers is not yet nationally accredited, they are held to the same high standard of care. Dedicated to high quality early childhood care and education Our centers are nationally accredited because we strongly believe in the importance of quality. At a minimum, the child care center you choose should be state licensed (in Rhode Island, this is DHS). We believe in doing more … [Read more...]
