Please help! My son has been kicked out of three child care centers and he is only three years old! His teachers tell me each time that he is a handful to care for. I am a full time working mother and I cannot afford to stay home with him. I am also concerned that his behavior issues are not typical. His older brother who is 9 years old is having similar problems and I am getting reports from his after school program that he could possibly be asked to leave the program. Are there any programs available to children with behavior issues to help parents like me? Signed, Frustrated … [Read more...]
Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith named “Master Leader”
The only education expert from RI to receive this accolade. Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, CEO & President of Dr. Day Care Learning Center, Kids Klub, and Therapeutic Child Care Services has been named a 2015 Exceptional Emerging Leader by Exchange Press, Inc. Mary Ann is the only recipient in Rhode Island to receive this international honor. Exchange magazine’s November/December 2015 issue features Master Leaders in early childhood education to spotlight professionals who were reviewed on leadership, roles, knowledge base, and spirit. After an extensive review, thirty-eight … [Read more...]
Potty Training with Dr. Day Care
Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith helps guide parents through the Potty Training Process. At Dr. Day Care, our aim is to not only educate the children in our care, but also to promote learning for our parents, teachers, and communities. An exciting new way for me to continue to pass on my expertise is through my new video tutorial series. My first educational video relates to a topic that parents of young children can relate to- Potty Training. I have been involved with potty training for over 40 years as a mom, grandmother, and child care professional. Potty training is such a special … [Read more...]
