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May 10, 2013

Provider Appreciation Day is a special day to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere. Started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey, Provider Appreciation Day is appropriately celebrated each year on the Friday before Mother's Day. The founding organizers saw the need to recognize the tireless efforts of providers who care for children of working parents. Momentum and support for this event has grown each year and recognition presently includes individuals and government organizations throughout the United States.

For more details and ideas in how to recognize this day see http://www.providerappreciationday.org/

In 2012 Michele Gregorio, NAFCC Region 2 Representative (NJ, NY), mailed letters to Governor Christie (NJ) and Governor Coumo (NY) with a request for them to issue a 2012 Provider Appreciation Day State Proclamation. She was thrilled to receive a Proclamation for the State of New York (Click Here).

This year she has again sent letters to the Govenors of New York and New Jersey along with a letter to President Obama.  See links below:

Sample Proclamation Letter Click Here

Letter to Govenor Christie (NJ)  Click Here

Letter to Govenor Coumo (NY) Click Here

Letter to President Obama Click Here

Download Provider Appreciation Day Poster Click Here

 If you are, or know someone who is a child care provider, we invite you to send us your photos to share!