News & Updates

2019 Employee of the year awards

2019 Employee of the year awards

January 9, 2020

We had a great time at the post holiday company party this weekend! Such a fun time to kick off the new year with family, friends, and coworkers. Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards during this party. Congratulations to our 2019 award recipients! Matt Aspeel (DDC Pawtucket […]

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Congratulations DDC Pawtucket Concord St. on earning National Accreditation!

Congratulations DDC Pawtucket Concord St. on earning National Accreditation!

December 23, 2019

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation Pawtucket, RI – Dr. Day Care Learning Center has earned national accreditation from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA).  Early childhood centers are evaluated based on standards that ensure the highest level of education and quality.   Dr. Day Care strives to have all […]

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PrepareRI Interns Meet Lobbyist

PrepareRI Interns Meet Lobbyist

August 22, 2019

Our PrepareRI interns from Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub met with the BOCA (Business Owners in Childcare) lobbyist, Rick McAuliffe of the Mayforth Group. They learned what a lobbyist’s job is and how it can be related to child care. They learned what a lobbyist’s typical day looks like and what different kind of […]

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New interns at Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub: Pioneering Workplace Experience

New interns at Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub: Pioneering Workplace Experience

August 7, 2019

PrepareRI and Skills for Rhode Island’s Future reached out to Rhode Island high schools as well as several companies to arrange quality internships for students. Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, the CEO of Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub, was introduced to a PrepareRI representative in a Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce meeting. The […]

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New menus coming this summer!

May 29, 2019

We are excited to roll out our new menus this summer!  Starting June 24th,our kitchens will be serving new meal items for Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack. We are excited for the changes and hope you and your child will be excited too!   All of our learning centers follow the Child and Adult Care Food […]

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Reader’s Choice Awards - thank you!

Reader’s Choice Awards – thank you!

May 3, 2019

Thank you to everyone who voted for Dr. Day Care in The Providence Journal Readers’ Choice awards! For the third year in a row, Dr. Day Care was nominated for best child care/preschool. This year we were honored to receive 3rd place in best childcare/preschool! Thank you to our amazing teachers and staff – we […]

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