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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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Becoming a New Mom or Dad with Disabilities, Without Added Worry

Becoming a New Mom or Dad with Disabilities, Without Added Worry

February 14, 2019

Today’s guest post is brought to you by Ashley from disabledparents.org:   Being a soon-to-be parent can be stressful. However, living with a disability can add a layer of additional anxiety, but it doesn’t have to get in your way of becoming a multi-tasking master of parenthood. Like any new mom or dad, you have […]

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Congratulations DDC Providence on earning National Accreditation!

Congratulations DDC Providence on earning National Accreditation!

January 29, 2019

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation Providence, RI – Dr. Day Care Learning Center has earned national accreditation from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA).  Early childhood centers are evaluated based on standards that ensure the highest level of education and quality.   Dr. Day Care strives to have all […]

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2018 Employee of the year awards

2018 Employee of the year awards

January 15, 2019

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 […]

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Arts & Crafts - understanding the difference

Arts & Crafts – understanding the difference

December 24, 2018

Arts & Crafts are often grouped together as a fun, learning experience for children.  However, they do NOT mean the same thing.  To understand the difference, it is helpful to think of art as open-ended with no clear outcome and the focus is on the process.  In contrast, crafts have a goal in mind and are typically […]

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Congratulations DDC South County on earning National Accreditation!

December 21, 2018

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation South Kingstown, RI – Dr. Day Care Learning Center has earned national accreditation from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA).  Early childhood centers are evaluated based on standards that ensure the highest level of education and quality.   Dr. Day Care strives to have […]

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