Lemonade stands- a summer tradition! But in today's fast-paced world, what are the benefits of children running a lemonade stand? What could they possibly be learning? There is so much to learn! Children who hold a lemonade stand either to raise funds for a charity or a little bit of spending money are learning lifelong skills. For something that seems so simple for an adult, there are a lot of great learning experiences to be gained. Here are 3 simple skills children can learn from running a lemonade stand. What other skills do you think children can learn from setting up a … [Read more...]
Kids Klub 5K fundraising event – 5/15/16
Did you know that Dr. Day Care also has a school age sister-company? Kids Klub is a non-profit child care organization that was co-founded by Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith and Dr. Karen Annetti in 1987. Originally a single location in Lincoln, RI, Kids Klub has evolved into multiple locations throughout Rhode Island. Kids Klub provides a safe, supervised environment with activities that enhance the student's environment with activities that enhance the student's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. By supporting each other, Kids Klub and Dr. Day Care can offer their school … [Read more...]
Dr. Day Care South County – grand opening and ribbon cutting!
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Day Care South County as part of our team! On Sunday we were honored to have a huge turn out from members of the community for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting! Thank you to everyone who visited and helped make the event such a success. A huge thank you to Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee and Chief of Staff Tony Silva, Councilwomen Liz Gledhill and Rachel Clough for participating in the ribbon cutting. We appreciate your support! See more photos of the event on Facebook. … [Read more...]
