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Boston Globe article: ‘It’s just too expensive’: R.I. child-care centers raise alarm over funding for infants and toddlers

Boston Globe article: ‘It’s just too expensive’: R.I. child-care centers raise alarm over funding for infants and toddlers

June 5, 2025

See The Boston Globe for the full article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/05/metro/ri-child-care-day-care-funding-pre-k-governor-mckee or download a copy of the article Even as pre-K expands, child-care centers say it’s more and more difficult to staff infant and toddler rooms By Steph Machado Globe Staff,Updated June 5, 2025, 5:55 a.m.. PROVIDENCE — Three months ago, Minerva Waldron made an excruciating decision. […]

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Child Care Program in Rhode Island Aims to Reduce Burdensome Cost | Rhode Island PBS Weekly

Child Care Program in Rhode Island Aims to Reduce Burdensome Cost | Rhode Island PBS Weekly

March 5, 2025

The cost of child care can drive parents out of the workforce. For some, it’s more expensive than their mortgage or rent. Parents who work in the industry aren’t exempt from the high costs. Rhode Island PBS Weekly explores how a pilot program incentivizes people to work with children. About Rhode Island PBS Weekly: Rhode […]

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Dr. Day Care students make valentines for their community

Dr. Day Care students make valentines for their community

February 13, 2025

3rd annual Kind Hearts Campaign The preschool students at Dr. Day Care Pawtucket answered the call to bring a little cheer to those who may be feeling lonely this time of the year! The Pawtucket Police Department posted a request on Facebook, asking for “kids, crafters, and those with a kind heart” to send valentines […]

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Common Good Award 2024

Common Good Award 2024

January 19, 2024

We are excited to announce that we received a Rhode Island Monthly Common Good Award! Offered in partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation, this award program recognizes Rhode Island businesses that inspire philanthropy in their employees through volunteerism and support of non-profits. Congratulations to the 2024 Common Good Award Recipients! DR. DAY CARE Honorable Mention, […]

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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Rhode Island FY23 Results

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Rhode Island FY23 Results

January 11, 2024

Testimonials from Dr. Day Care teachers: Results shared from T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® Rhode Island: From birth to age eight a child’s brain is developing faster than at any other time in their life. The experiences a child has in those first eight years provide a foundation for their future. Children who receive high quality early […]

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Dr. Day Care Partners with Bryant University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dr. Day Care Partners with Bryant University Students During COVID-19 Pandemic

May 4, 2020

Learning and partnering together during these uncertain times In these unusual times, it is good to see some things still proceeding as normal. During the Spring semester, Dr. Day Care partnered with a Bryant University marketing class for a hands-on learning experience. The project involved students in the course getting social media experience with local […]

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