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Make some noise for our childcare heroes this Child Care Provider Day on May 10! This special day was established back in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey who saw the need to honor and acknowledge the tireless efforts of those who spend their days nurturing and educating our youngest citizens. Today, it is celebrated nationwide, and with good reason. Child Care Providers wear many hats; they are educators, nurturers, role models, and often times, they become an extended part of our families. Their devotion and hard work lay the foundation for the expansion of young minds promising a brighter future for the next generation. So, let's get ready to thank them and celebrate their incredible contribution to our society!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Nursery Schools" Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1800s, the concept of nursery schools, the predecessors to modern daycare, began to popularize in Europe and America.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Public Funding for Child Care</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the U.S, public funding for child care was first provided in the 1930s as part of the New Deal's Works Progress Administration.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Comprehensive Child Development Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>This Bill proposed nationwide federally-funded child care centers, but was vetoed by President Nixon on concerns of family institution undermining.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Child Care and Development Block Grant Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>This Act provided federal financial assistance to States for child care services to low-income families and families receiving temporary public assistance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Child Care Provider Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>A group of volunteers in New Jersey creates Child Care Provider Day to honor the tireless efforts of these essential service providers.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Create a thank-you card station</h3><p class='facts-text'>Organize an arts and crafts station for your child to create thank you cards. Your child can use colored paper, markers, stickers and other craft material to express their gratitude towards their childcare providers.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Make homemade gifts</h3><p class='facts-text'>Homemade gifts add a personal touch to the appreciation. Bake cookies or offer handcrafted items such as photo frames or bracelets. Your kids can help too, making it an engaging and fun activity for them.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Restock their necessities</h3><p class='facts-text'>Choose a set of essentials that your child’s care provider may need in their daily routine with the kids. This could include art supplies, educational toys, healthy snacks or nursery necessities like wipes or tissues.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prepare a special breakfast</h3><p class='facts-text'>Surprise your child’s care provider by sending over a special breakfast. It can be store-bought or homemade but should definitely include a lot of love! This gesture will make them feel appreciated and recognized.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Give them the day off</h3><p class='facts-text'>Perhaps the most appreciated way to show your gratitude would be giving your child’s provider a well-deserved day off. To make it special, pair this gift with a spa voucher, movie tickets or a coupon to their favorite restaurant.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>We appreciate their hard work and dedication</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Child Care Provider Day gives us the chance to recognize and thank child care providers for their tireless work, devotion, and dedication in nurturing our future generation. They not only take care of our children but also educate them, serving as role models and often becoming extended family members.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>They play a vital role in our society</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Childcare providers help shape the minds of the next generation. Their efforts lay the foundation for future development and ensure a brighter future. Their impact extends beyond individual families to society as a whole, making their roles integral and worth celebrating.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a day to express gratitude and love</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Child Care Provider Day is a day to express sincere gratitude and love. It's a day to do something special for those who do so much for our children - from creating handmade gifts or thank you cards with your child, to restocking their necessities or even giving them a deserved day off. It's about showing them how much we value and appreciate their contributions.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Child Care Providers Enhance Early Brain Development</h3><p class='facts-content'>During the first five years of life, a child's brain develops faster than at any other time, forming more than one million neural connections every second. Childcare providers play a significant role in this phase, engaging children in activities that stimulate their minds and foster growth.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Wear Many Hats</h3><p class='facts-content'>Child Care Providers do not merely supervise children. They serve as teachers, counselors, chefs, and cleaners, among other roles. Their versatile skill set is something to be marveled at and respected.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There’s a Global Shortage of ChildCare Providers </h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite the crucial role they play in society, there is a worldwide shortage of childcare workers. As demand for quality daycare rises, there's a growing need for dedicated professionals in the field.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Child Care Providers often Work Long Hours</h3><p class='facts-content'>Child Care Providers often work longer hours than the typical 9-5 job demands, arriving early to prepare for the day's activities: a testament to their commitment and hard work.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They Help Shape Children's Future Success</h3><p class='facts-content'>Quality childcare has been linked to many positive outcomes later in life, such as academic achievement and career success. This vital work lays the foundation for a child's future and ultimately impacts our society's trajectory.</p></div></div>
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