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2025-2026 RI State Pre-K Lottery is open at Dr. Day Care

2025-2026 RI State Pre-K Lottery is open at Dr. Day Care

April 14, 2025

RI Pre-K is accepting applications from families with four-year old children living in eligible communities. To be eligible to attend, children must be 4 years old by 9/1/2025 and be residents of one of the identified RI Pre-K communities. Apply to the Lottery Learn more about RI Pre-K: https://ride.ri.gov/instruction-assessment/early-childhood-education/ri-pre-k Dr. Day Care has five RI […]

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Summer Camp information

Summer Camp information

April 11, 2025

Summer 2025 Theme: Let’s Go on an Adventure! It’s hard to believe the end of the school year is nearly here! We have had a great school year with fun enrichment programs, educational learning opportunities, homework help, and so much more. Looking for a full day summer program for your child? This summer, Kids Klub […]

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Supporting our teachers' growth! (Reminder: closed April 18, 2025)

Supporting our teachers’ growth! (Reminder: closed April 18, 2025)

April 10, 2025

Dear families, As a reminder, all Dr. Day Care & Kids Klub locations will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025 for a full day off-site staff Professional Day. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we support our teachers’ growth and learning. Learning doesn’t stop once you’ve grown up! Everyone can benefit from learning new […]

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Child Care Program in Rhode Island Aims to Reduce Burdensome Cost | Rhode Island PBS Weekly

Child Care Program in Rhode Island Aims to Reduce Burdensome Cost | Rhode Island PBS Weekly

March 5, 2025

The cost of child care can drive parents out of the workforce. For some, it’s more expensive than their mortgage or rent. Parents who work in the industry aren’t exempt from the high costs. Rhode Island PBS Weekly explores how a pilot program incentivizes people to work with children. About Rhode Island PBS Weekly: Rhode […]

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Barbara C. Burlingame Distinguished Public Service Award

Barbara C. Burlingame Distinguished Public Service Award

February 26, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that this year, at the 34th Northern RI Chamber Annual Celebration, our Founder and Rhode Island House of Representatives Mary Ann Shallcross Smith was the recipient of this esteemed Barbara C. Burlingame Distinguished Public Service Award! This prestigious award was established in 2003 to honor the legacy of State Representative […]

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$500 Donation to Hasbro from Dress Down Days

$500 Donation to Hasbro from Dress Down Days

February 21, 2025

Thank you to everyone who helped us raise funds to donate $500 to Hasbro Children’s Hospital! We are excited to support Hasbro with pediatric medicine, research, and medical education in southeastern New England. Dr. Day Care & Kids Klub raised $456 from as part of our Dress Down Days in December. www.drdaycare.com/dress-down-days-december-2024

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