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Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith

Great GrandMA Dr. Day Care

February 18, 2026

There’s something magical about finding simple, creative ways to stay close to your grandkids. In an age of video calls and social media, Great GrandMA Dr. Day Care found an old-school way to connect: she sent trivia questions on postcards – and paid for the right answers. Where in the world is GrandMA? Every time […]

Dr. Day Care Founder, Rep. Shallcross Smith chairwoman of House Small Business Committee

January 26, 2026

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 […]

Social worker organization names Dr. Day Care Founder Mary Ann Shallcross Smith Legislator of the Year

November 21, 2025

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 […]

The Dr. Day Care Turkey Dance!

November 7, 2025

Take a video of you, your family, or your students doing the Turkey Dance and you could win $250! There are TWO contests this year – one for our staff and one for our families! 2025 Contest Details Family Contest: Staff Contest: Timeline: Need help? Contact Rebecca for assistance. We love seeing creative videos and […]

Evans Park fall clean up

October 17, 2025

Dr. Day Care & Kids Klub staff got together today for a fall clean up of Evans Park! Dr. Day Care adopted Evans Park, located near the Lincoln High School, through the Lincoln Conservation Commission outreach program. Evans Park is named after Sgt David Paul Evans who was killed in the Vietnam war. Read more […]

Scared of Halloween

October 2, 2025

Dear Dr. Day Care, My three year old son is very scared of Halloween!  When I took him shopping and he sees the costumes and decorations, he cries to go home.  I really want him to dress-up in costume and go out trick or treating tonight.  What should I do? Signed, Scared   Dear Scared: […]