News & Updates

2020 Employee of the Year award recipients

2020 Employee of the Year award recipients

January 13, 2021

As everyone knows, 2020 was a different year from most! Even though we weren’t able to get together to celebrate at our annual post-holiday party, we still want to take a moment to recognize our amazing employees. Every year we honor employees who go above and beyond with CEO of the year awards. This year, […]

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A clean and safe environment!

A clean and safe environment!

January 11, 2021

We are open & safe! We have always been committed to having a clean and safe environment! Now more than ever, our dedication to ensuring a clean learning environment makes us stand apart.   What cleaning materials should a child care center use? At a minimum, all daycare centers should follow state licensing requirements. In […]

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New location - DDC at Nowell Leadership Academy

New location – DDC at Nowell Leadership Academy

September 8, 2020

We have exciting news! This school year, students attending the  Nowell Leadership Academy have a new on-site child care option – Dr. Day Care! In the past, Dr. Day Care partnered with the Nowell Leadership Academy. We have offered child care at our Dr. Day Care Providence location. This year, there is a brand new […]

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Spotlight on: Tracy Cheney, celebrating 30 years with Dr. Day Care

Spotlight on: Tracy Cheney, celebrating 30 years with Dr. Day Care

August 31, 2020

Please join us in celebrating: Tracy Cheney, Vice President of Education and Compliance We are lucky to have had Tracy leading our team since 1990! Tracy started her career with Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, back before “Dr. Day Care” even started. Mary Ann first opened a child care center in Lincoln and was looking […]

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Congratulations DDC North Providence on earning National Accreditation!

Congratulations DDC North Providence on earning National Accreditation!

June 10, 2020

Program among the top 10% in the nation by earning accreditation North 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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2020-2021 RI State Pre-K Lottery is Open at Dr. Day Care

2020-2021 RI State Pre-K Lottery is Open at Dr. Day Care

June 8, 2020

RI Pre-K is accepting applications from families with four-year old children living in one of 16 eligible communities: Central Falls, Coventry, Cranston, East Providence, Johnston, Middletown, Newport, North Kingstown, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Warren, Warwick, Westerly, West Warwick, and Woonsocket. To be eligible to attend, children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2020 […]

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