In 1972, Lincoln native Mary Ann Shallcross Smith was a new mother to her first child, Keith. She made a decision that allowed her to stay home with her baby and eventually helped change the face of child care in Rhode Island. Mary Ann opened a home child care service. She enrolled in courses in early childhood and education to better serve children and families, and in 1995 earned her doctorate degree in Education (Ed.D.), Leadership and Human Development Studies from Nova Southeastern University. Today, most know Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, Ed.D, as “Dr. Day Care.” They might not know … [Read more...]
Employee of the year awards
Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards - team member of the year and executive team member of the year. For 2017, she added a new award to celebrate the men that work in child care. Congratulations to our 2017 award recipients! CEO Man of the Year: Keith Shallcross CEO Team Member of the Year: Dawn Joly CEO Executive Team Member of the Year: Rebecca Compton Each winner receives a check for $500 and 5 days PTO. Congratulations and thank you for your hard work! … [Read more...]
My child won’t eat vegetables!
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 Mom Dear Veggie Mom, Please do not feel alone, many parents have this concern. There are a few different things that you can try. During meal times, try serving two vegetables and tell your son to choose one of the two to eat for dinner. Also allow him to choose the amount of vegetables that … [Read more...]
