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 […]
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Wearing a mask in public may be new for children. To help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID 19), the CDC is recommending everyone wear a face mask (not including children under 2). It is a good idea to acclimate children to face masks before asking them to wear one. Wear them around the […]
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In 1972, Lincoln native Mary Ann Shallcross Smith was a new mother to her first child, Keith. She made a decision that allowed her to stay home with her baby and eventually helped change the face of child care in Rhode Island. Mary Ann opened a home child care service. She enrolled in courses in […]
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Written by Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and illustrated by Rebecca Compton. Looking for the perfect graduation gift? Edgar Graduates is perfect for graduates of any age. Local author, Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, CEO & President of Dr. Day Care Learning Center, Kids Klub, and Therapeutic Child Care Services recently self-published and authored a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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