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Purposeful Play

Purposeful Play

September 28, 2023

Dear Dr. Day Care, I enrolled my four year old daughter in a new day care.  During the tour, the administrator of the program suggested I should follow the philosophy of the school – teaching my child through play.  What does that mean?  I didn’t want to ask at the time for clarification, but now […]

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Newest early learning center - DDC Central Falls!

Newest early learning center – DDC Central Falls!

September 7, 2023

We have exciting news that we would like to share with you! Dr. Day Care is opening our newest location for infant, toddler, and preschool, on Hawes Street in Central Falls. Thank you to LISC-Rhode Island for providing us with a grant to open this newest location. The center is in the process of renovations and expected to […]

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Presentation of SBA 70th Anniversary Legacy Award Recognition

Presentation of SBA 70th Anniversary Legacy Award Recognition

August 30, 2023

Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, owner and founder of Dr. Day Care, received the SBA 70th Anniversary Legacy Recognition Award.  The presentation took place at Dr. Day Care Smithfield, located at 1201 Douglas Pike, Suite 1, Smithfield Rhode Island, on Wednesday August 30th at 9:30 am. Dr. Day Care is one of 68 businesses recognized […]

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Beach memories

Beach memories

July 31, 2023

Summer time is such a wonderful season for water fun.  From the time I was young, I remember taking long drives with my family to South County to go to the beautiful RI beaches. Drives were so long because back in the 50s, there was no Route I-95. Our family car did not have air-conditioning […]

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Congratulations to our Employee of the Season - Spring 2023

Congratulations to our Employee of the Season – Spring 2023

July 5, 2023

Congratulations to our Employee of the Season: Jennifer Viveiros-Proulx Shout out to Jennifer Viveiros-Proulx– our Employee of the Season! Jennifer has been with the organization since February 2010!  She fills several roles – Teacher Assistant, Cook, and Kitchen Trainer. Congratulations Jennifer! Some feedback from coworkers includes: “Thank you to Jen for helping assist and train […]

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Check out our new look!

Check out our new look!

June 20, 2023

Have you seen our new website yet? Visit our website to check it out! We gathered feedback from our staff and families to organize our information to better meet your needs. Looking for information? Check out our F.A.Q.s page or the map to see which Location is nearest you. Or click on your child’s age […]

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