NATIONAL PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

NATIONAL PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

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

#ProviderAppreciationDay

Child care providers deserve a big “Thank you” for their dedication, commitment, and compassion. Less than one-third of children in America have a full-time stay-at-home parent. Since child care providers are partners in raising children, parents carefully choose them. This may include private home daycares, daycare centers, in-home providers, or live-in nannies. Parents place their trust in their child care providers as they share child-rearing responsibilities.

HOW TO OBSERVE PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY

Let your child care provider know how much you appreciate all they do. Use #ProviderAppreciationDay to post on social media.

Download and print this postcard to color and give to your child care provider. It's also Teacher Appreciation Week, National Nurses Week, and Mother's Day week. Print out multiple and send them to all those who deserve some appreciation. Print on one side or print double-sided on 5.5 inch by 4.5 inch card stock.

NATIONAL PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY

National Provider Appreciation Day was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey. This group recognized the need to acknowledge the tireless efforts of providers who care for the children of working parents. Each year since, momentum and support have grown, and recognition currently includes individual and government organizations throughout the United States. Many state governors sign a proclamation each year. For more information on National Provider Appreciation Day, www.providerappreciationday.org.