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 […]
Every year, CEO Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith distributes employee of the year awards – team member of the year, executive team member of the year, and man of the year. Congratulations to our 2018 award recipients! CEO Man of the Year: Chris Smith CEO Team Member of the Year: Sarah Brown CEO Executive Team Member […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dear Dr. Day Care, With the start of a new year, I like to look over my family’s expenses to help us stick to a budget. Do you have any ideas on how my family can save money on child care? Signed, Worried about the cost of child care Dear Worried, This is an excellent […]