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National Child Care Provider Appreciation: May 2012
The second Sunday in May has long been recognized as the day to honor mothers and their commitment to children. The Friday before Mother's Day, May 11, 2012, is Provider Appreciation Day, a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers, school-age program staff, child care center directors and staff, and all those who work with children and are responsible for their education and care. It is estimated that nearly 11 million children under age 5 are cared for by 2.8 million child care providers in the United States.
Locally, DEAP Child Care Education and Support is leading this effort. "Every day, nearly 100 licensed, registered, and legally certified child care providers care for children in southeastern and eastern Montana," says Sarah Peterson, Director of DEAP Child Care Education and Support. "The children and parents of eastern and southeastern Montana depend on our child care providers. May is the time to recognize the hard work and dedication of these providers and to acknowledge their contributions to quality care.
"It takes a special person to work in the child care field, and these individuals are often unrecognized," says Peterson. "This day offers an opportunity for parents to show their child care providers their appreciation. Even after May 11, any time is appropriate to thank those who work in this field."
DEAP Child Care Education and Support is sponsoring a contest for Provider Appreciation Day. Write, email, or fax to tell us why your child care provider is appreciated by your family! All entries will be entered into a random drawing to win a $50 pre-paid VISA debit card for you and your child care provider! Two entries will be selected. All child care providers must be licensed, registered, or legally certified by the state to be eligible. Send entries to DEAP CCES, 2200 Box Elder, Miles City, MT 59301, email to [email protected], or fax to 406.234.7018 attention CCES. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. May 18.
To learn more about Provider Appreciation Day or for ideas on how you can thank your child care provider, visit http://www.providerappreciationday.org.
The second Sunday in May has long been recognized as the day to honor mothers and their commitment to children. The Friday before Mother's Day, May 11, 2012, is Provider Appreciation Day, a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers, school-age program staff, child care center directors and staff, and all those who work with children and are responsible for their education and care. It is estimated that nearly 11 million children under age 5 are cared for by 2.8 million child care providers in the United States.
Locally, DEAP Child Care Education and Support is leading this effort. "Every day, nearly 100 licensed, registered, and legally certified child care providers care for children in southeastern and eastern Montana," says Sarah Peterson, Director of DEAP Child Care Education and Support. "The children and parents of eastern and southeastern Montana depend on our child care providers. May is the time to recognize the hard work and dedication of these providers and to acknowledge their contributions to quality care.
"It takes a special person to work in the child care field, and these individuals are often unrecognized," says Peterson. "This day offers an opportunity for parents to show their child care providers their appreciation. Even after May 11, any time is appropriate to thank those who work in this field."
DEAP Child Care Education and Support is sponsoring a contest for Provider Appreciation Day. Write, email, or fax to tell us why your child care provider is appreciated by your family! All entries will be entered into a random drawing to win a $50 pre-paid VISA debit card for you and your child care provider! Two entries will be selected. All child care providers must be licensed, registered, or legally certified by the state to be eligible. Send entries to DEAP CCES, 2200 Box Elder, Miles City, MT 59301, email to [email protected], or fax to 406.234.7018 attention CCES. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. May 18.
To learn more about Provider Appreciation Day or for ideas on how you can thank your child care provider, visit http://www.providerappreciationday.org.
