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Win a trip to Newport Overlook! Share a story for a chance to win.

Win a trip to Newport Overlook! Share a story for a chance to win.

February 15, 2018

Dr. Day Care & Kids Klub are offering our friends and families a chance to win a week’s vacation! We want to celebrate people who make a difference! Do you have someone that made an impact in your life when you were a child?  Someone who has made an impact in your child’s life?  Share […]

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Feedback from a parent

Feedback from a parent

January 18, 2018

Every year we complete an annual parent survey to get suggestions and input on our programs.  One DDC Providence parent asked us to share this additional feedback:   ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’d like to take the time to appreciate the administrator of my daughter’s daycare Ms. Linda Reyero.  Since she’s been the administrator at Dr. Day Care’s […]

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2017 Employee of the year awards

2017 Employee of the year awards

January 8, 2018

Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards – team member of the year and executive team member of the year. For 2017, she added a new award to celebrate the men that work in child care. Congratulations to our 2017 award recipients! CEO Man of the Year: Keith […]

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"Families are looking for quality" - ProJo article

“Families are looking for quality” – ProJo article

August 31, 2017

Did you see today’s Providence Journal article about child care deserts? What is your opinion? Read what Dr. Day Care had to say: “Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith owns 15 childcare centers across Rhode Island, and she said, “Every single center has a wait list. … Most of my colleagues have wait lists, too.” ‘We have a […]

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Readers' Choice Awards!

Readers’ Choice Awards!

June 21, 2017

Thank you to everyone who voted for Dr. Day Care in The Providence Journal’s Readers’ Choice awards! We were honored to receive 3rd place for Preschool and 2nd place for day care. In January, The Providence Journal held open nominations for the first Readers’ Choice Awards, asking readers to nominate their favorite businesses and organizations in 167 […]

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Edgar Graduates book - new Feinstein Edition

Edgar Graduates book – new Feinstein Edition

June 1, 2017

written by Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and illustrated by Rebecca Compton. Find it on amazon. Recently re-released as a special “Feinstein edition” – this book includes a Feinstein Jr. Scholar card with free admission to local attractions, such as Mystic Aquarium, Battleship Cove, Pawtucket Red Sox games, and more!  Children are encouraged to do […]

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