Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi has appointed Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith to serve as chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business. “I am deeply honored that Speaker Shekarchi chose me to lead this important committee,” said Representative Shallcross Smith (D-Dist. 46, Lincoln, Pawtucket). “Small business is the economic foundation of this […]
The Rhode Island chapter of the National Association of Social Workers named Rep. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith as its Legislator of the Year yesterday at its annual awards ceremony in Warwick. Representative Shallcross Smith, a longtime advocate for social workers, has championed numerous pro-social work bills, including a new law (2015-H 5158Aaa) enacted this year […]
Dr. Day Care Central Falls was excited to welcome a crew from Duffy & Shanley to work on the Delta Dental RI campaign, Behind the Smiles, this summer. The preschool students enjoyed getting to show off their classroom to the videographers and the crew! The team interviewed our CEO Amy Vogel and Site Mentor Kate […]
Planting Roots for a Greener Future CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Children at Dr. Day Care got their hands dirty this spring in the best way possible, by planting trees donated by Groundwork Rhode Island. The donation, which included a mix of flowering and shade trees, was part of an effort to promote environmental education and […]
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. […]
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 […]