National Provider Day, also known as National Child Care Provider Day, is annually celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day. The special day recognizes child care providers, teachers, and other educators of young children everywhere.

Child care providers deserve a big “Thank you” for their dedication, commitment, and compassion. Less than one-third of the children in America have a full-time stay-at-home parent. Since the child care provider is a partner in raising children, parents carefully choose their child care provider. It may be a private home daycare, a daycare center, an in-home provider, or a live-in nanny. Parents put their trust in their childcare providers as they share child-rearing responsibilities with them.

HOW TO OBSERVE
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is a great time to celebrate the important providers in your child’s life!

Ideas for Parents

• Help your child make a homemade card
• Have your child color a picture
• Get together with other parents to create a surprise for your child care provider
• Send flowers, cards or a handwritten note of appreciation
• Work with your child to create a special remembrance
• Buy something for your provider’s play area
• Give your provider a paid day off or a bonus
• Check to see if your employer provides scholarships for toys, equipment, or training that you can sponsor as a parent
• Tag your provider in a social media post - free downloads here

​Let your child care provider know how much you appreciate all they do.

Find sharable social media images on the Great Start Hillsdale County Facebook page as well.