Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith

Dr. Day Care Training Center

Dr. Day Care Training Center

December 23, 2020

Learn strategies and techniques to support the children in your care, all from the comfort of your home! In today’s busy world, Dr. Day Care’s training website offers an opportunity for you to complete professional development at your own pace. Visit www.training.drdaycare.com for online training courses. Created by our management team and teachers, these trainings offer real […]

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Edgar Graduates - book about graduation

Edgar Graduates – book about graduation

June 4, 2020

Celebrating a graduation? Read Edgar Graduates! This book would make a great gift! Read this book with graduates to celebrate this important milestone. Enjoy a video of Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith reading of Edgar Graduates! Click the video below to watch, or view on Facebook.   Purchase Copies Edgar Graduates is available for purchase online at […]

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PrepareRI Interns Meet Lobbyist

PrepareRI Interns Meet Lobbyist

August 22, 2019

Our PrepareRI interns from Dr. Day Care and Kids Klub met with the BOCA (Business Owners in Childcare) lobbyist, Rick McAuliffe of the Mayforth Group. They learned what a lobbyist’s job is and how it can be related to child care. They learned what a lobbyist’s typical day looks like and what different kind of […]

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Spring Flowers - contest for our families

Spring Flowers – contest for our families

April 9, 2019

Spring time is here and flowers are in bloom. One of my favorite things to do in spring has always been to plant a flower garden with children. As part of my educational curriculum I had the children in my child care bring home a pot of flower seeds they planted. I encouraged parents to […]

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Ouch He Bit Me!

Ouch He Bit Me!

March 29, 2019

Dear Dr. Day Care, I have 2 toddler sons – 18 months and 2 ½ years old.  They are always together. At least three times a day (some days it seems like a lot more!) my 18-month-old bites his brother.  What can we do to stop this behavior? Signed, Ouch He Bit Me!     […]

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My child won't eat vegetables!

My child won’t eat vegetables!

September 29, 2017

Dear Dr. Day Care, My three year old son has recently been refusing to eat vegetables!  I put them on his plate, but he is refusing to touch them.  I am so worried- I hear so much about childhood obesity and unhealthy eating habits.  How can I get him to eat his vegetables? Signed, Veggie […]

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