Planting Roots for a Greener Future CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Children at NurturEd got their hands dirty this spring in the best way possible, by planting trees donated by Groundwork Rhode Island. The donation, which included a mix of flowering and shade trees, was part of an effort to promote environmental education and beautify the […]
Congratulations to our Employee of the Season: Sam Poisson Shout out to Sam – our Employee of the Season! Sam has been with Dr Day Care since March 2024! She holds the position of Toddler Teacher at DDC Cumberland Congratulations Sam! Some feedback from coworkers includes: As a mother, college student, and lead toddler teacher; […]
Extended until July 2028! For employees who work in a child care center, there is a pilot program from DHS. New updates: Eligibility: Apply: Go to https://bit.ly/DHSfreechildcare and click the link.Or apply directly at: https://pcgus.jotform.com/app/ri-ccap/CCAPforChildCare Application may be completed on a computer, tablet, or mobile device. More information: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/child-care/child-care-providers/CCAP-for-Child-Care-Staff More information from DHS: The Child […]
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) makes good food a regular part of your child’s day care! Please fill out the CACFP Meal Benefit Income Eligibility form. It helps us find out if your household qualifies for free or reduced-price meals. This lets us know how much money CACFP will give to support […]
Parents, families and guardians of children who will be four years old as of September 1 are encouraged to apply From the Rhode Island Department of Education <info@ride.ri.gov> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 18, 2025 Contact: Victor.Morente@ride.ri.gov PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today reminded community […]
See The Boston Globe for the full article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/05/metro/ri-child-care-day-care-funding-pre-k-governor-mckee or download a copy of the article Even as pre-K expands, child-care centers say it’s more and more difficult to staff infant and toddler rooms By Steph Machado Globe Staff,Updated June 5, 2025, 5:55 a.m.. PROVIDENCE — Three months ago, Minerva Waldron made an excruciating decision. […]