May 2024

Here's "The Scoop!"

“Early childhood educators are more powerful than simply being good with children. Their real power is having the ability to remember what it feels like to be a brand-new human in the world. They remember what it feels like to appreciate the magic in discovery. Their greatest power of all is that they chose to share that feeling with children in a fun, positive, meaningful and lasting way!” - Author Unknown 

TA Tip: Care for the Caregiver

Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration on the Friday before Mother’s Day. It’s a day when the world says, “Thank You” and recognizes the hard work and dedication of the people who, educate, support, and spend tireless amounts of time caring for other people’s children.   


Many multi-age providers face the unique situation that you work where you live. This makes walking away from work at the end of the day or on weekends a little more challenging. You give your all to the families you serve in order to provide the highest-quality care in a loving, nurturing environment. Your dedication to the children and families makes it easy to put in the extra time outside your regular business hours to tweak the curriculum, work on a project, do some paperwork, or just clean one more thing.   


But please remember to take care of yourself too. It’s important to remember that the work you do matters, and you matter too. Making time for your self-care regularly is essential. Self-care can be one of the best ways for you to recharge and be the best version of yourself for you and those in your care. 


It’s easy to forget about yourself when you are busy taking care of others. Make sure to find time for self-care and to do something you enjoy. Maybe you find joy in reading a book, taking a long bath, or simply having some alone time to close your eyes for a silent moment. We are told exercise can lower anxiety and improve your sleep and mood, in addition to helping you feel more focused and relaxed, so maybe you could take a few moments to go for a walk. You deserve it! You are essential and taking care of yourself is essential too.  



From all of us at CCAoNH, thank you for all you do! We appreciate you! 

This moment of gratitude was graciously shared by Connie Davis,

Family Child Care Support Specialist.

Child Care Aware of NH is here to assist you! To learn more about how we can support your Mixed Age Practices, please refer to our Services and Supports Guide.

Resources for Providers

Remember to Take Care of Yourself

Family Child Care Providers face a unique situation: we work where we live. It makes closing the door on our day challenging, especially if you love your job as much as many of us do. 


We give our all to the families we serve to make sure we provide the highest-quality care in a loving environment.


But, we have to remember we are important, too.

Remember to Take Care of Yourself: Six Ideas for Family Child Care Providers

Taking Care of Yourself: For Early Care and Education Providers

Taking Care of Yourself: For Early Care and Education Providers

Resources for Families

How to Thank Your Provider

Here are some ideas and materials to help you say, “Thank You” to your child care provider on May 10th!

  • Coloring Pages – print and have your children color and take to their provider.
Download Coloring Pages
  • Social Media – post on your social media accounts and tag your provider. 
CCAoNH Facebook
  • Videos and Images – take a picture of your child(ren) holding a “Thank You” sign or record a video of your family saying “Thank You”. Print it, post it on social media, or text it to your provider.
Show Them Your Gratitude - Record A Video for Provider Appreciation Day

NAFCC Celebrates Provider Appreciation Day

On this National Provider Appreciation Day, we must recognize child care providers’ vital role in our communities. These incredible educators work tirelessly to create safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments for our youngest learners, even amidst a global pandemic. They are the unsung heroes who play a crucial role in shaping children’s and our society’s future.

NAFCC Celebrates Provider Appreciation Day

Child Care Aware of NH is a Child Care Resource and Referral Program of Southern New Hampshire Services. The preparation of this (report, document, etc.) was financed under a Contract with the State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of New Hampshire and/or such other funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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