Provider Appreciation Day
Mark your calendars for Friday May 8, 2009
How will you celebrate your Early Childhood Professional?
Since 1996, child care providers have been celebrated on the
Friday prior to Mother’s Day in recognition for all of the
hard work and dedication that they give to our young children
and their families. This wonderful day began when a group of volunteers
in New Jersey saw the need to recognize early childhood teachers.
This day has grown over the years and is now celebrated in North
America, Europe, and Asia.
Being a child care provider is not an easy job. There is much
to know and learn when working daily with young children. These
individuals, who work tirelessly with our children, often are
some of the lowest paid individuals. According to Child Care Aware,
there are many occupations that earn more for an hourly wage than
the individual who cares for your child.
Join the CCR&R and many others to say “Thank
You” to our early childhood professionals in the community.
Below are a few ideas to show your appreciation:
• After your child draws a picture, write your child’s
words about their teacher on it.
• Treat the teachers to breakfast.
• Work with a local business to provide discounts for the
teachers.
• Bring a bouquet of flowers for your child’s teacher.
• Give a card saying “Thank you.”
• Bake some cookies with your child and allow your child
to present them to their teacher.
• Hang a sign outside the program saying “Happy Provider
Appreciation Day.”
• Write a letter to the editor thanking your child care
program for their dedication to your child and family.
• Just say “Thank You!” That act of kindness
can mean so much!
It doesn’t matter what you do, just do something!
http://www.childcareaware.org/en/subscriptions/dailyparent/volume.php?id=49
http://www.providerappreciationday.org/
