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News & Updates

Giving back to the community – THANK YOU to The Mercurio Group Real Estate

May 2, 2019

Dr. Day Care Pawtucket Thornley received a helping hand from their community this weekend! The Mercurio Group Real Estate teamed up with Precision Graphics and Jimmy’s Painting and Repairs to give a makeover to the Dr. Day Care Pawtucket Thornley St. playground. Sherri Mercurio gathered a crew to paint, clean, and beautify the playground and […]

Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge

April 10, 2019

Rhode Island’s first statewide business pitch competition for Rhode Island high school students   Dr. Day Care Learning Center donated $1,000 to support the Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge! There are now $12K in scholarships available for high school entrepreneurs this year.   The Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge is Rhode Island’s first statewide business pitch competition […]

Senate President Ruggerio reads to DDC North Providence children

April 4, 2019

Thank you Senate President Ruggerio for reading to our #DDCNorthProvidence students this morning!  Dr. Day Care was excited to participate in “RI Reads to Young Children” — a week where community leaders visit early learning centers to read to some of our littlest learners!   Reading aloud to young children is so important. This was a great opportunity […]

Representative Tobon reads to DDC Pawtucket Concord St. children

April 2, 2019

  Thank you Representative Tobon for reading to our #DDCPawtucketConcord students this morning! Dr. Day Care was excited to participate in “RI Reads to Young Children” — a week where community leaders visit early learning centers to read to some of our littlest learners!   Reading aloud to young children is so important. This was a […]

2018 Employee of the year awards

January 15, 2019

Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards – team member of the year, executive team member of the year, and man of the year. Congratulations to our 2018 award recipients! CEO Man of the Year: Chris Smith CEO Team Member of the Year: Sarah Brown CEO Executive Team Member […]

Congratulations DDC South County on earning National Accreditation!

December 21, 2018

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation South Kingstown, 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 […]