National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is Friday, May 7! This day is designated to show appreciation to child care providers, teachers, and other educators of young children. By offering care and education to children, these individuals allow families to work and provide for their financial needs. This past year has been extremely difficult for child care providers due to all the extra precautions needed to keep the children in their care and staff safe and healthy. To show your appreciation, consider the following ideas:

  • Have your child make a card or picture
  • Send a card or handwritten note
  • Purchase a gift or gift card based on your providers’ hobby or interest
  • Donate a toy or book to your program to be used by the children in care
  • Give your child care provider a bonus with their payment
  • Fill a basket or mug with candy
  • Give flowers in a vase decorated by your child
  • Share a quote or poem about teachers
  • Place a video call with your child saying “thank you!”
This year, families have another way to show appreciation to their child care provider by participating in our "Big Hearts Shape Little Minds" campaign. You can acknowledge your provider while supporting a wonderful cause. With a tax-deductible donation to our agency, you have the opportunity to show your appreciation for your provider and other child care providers.
 
Share your heartfelt story with us. With your donation, you have the ability to nominate your specific provider in a meaningful way. You and your nominated provider will be recognized on our website and our agency newsletter. Providers will additionally receive a certificate of appreciation.
 
All donations will be used to support professional development opportunities, helping to strengthen the child care workforce in our region.