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Warm your hearts and start the celebration because May 10 is National Provider Appreciation Day! As part of a more significant societal acknowledgment, we have been celebrating this special day since the 1990s, a day where we extend our heartfelt thanks to the individuals who play a crucial role in the upbringing and development of our children. These are the unsung heroes who give selflessly every day to provide for children's emotional, physical, and educational needs. So, let's celebrate their dedication and overwhelming love and support because, without them, our children's lives wouldn't be the same!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Provider Appreciation Day Origin</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Provider Appreciation Day was initiated in the USA as a day to recognize child care providers, teachers and other educators of young children.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Expanding Beyond US</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following the escalating need for child care, the appreciation day began being recognized in other nations as well.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Official Website Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Provider Appreciation Day website was launched to provide resources and ideas on how to celebrate the annual event.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increased Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The event gains wider recognition and more participants, as importance of providers in children's lives is increasingly understood.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Push for Fair Wages</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amid growing participation in Provider Appreciation Day, advocates use the occasion to push for fair wages for child care 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'>Craft heartfelt letters</h3><p class='facts-text'>This year children can write personals letters to their providers. These could include drawings, favorite memories or just kind words of gratitude. This simple act can hold a lot of sentimental value and is bound to make any provider's day.</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'>Gift an appreciation basket</h3><p class='facts-text'>Show your provider they are cared for with a curated gift basket filled with their favorite things. Perhaps they love tea, books, chocolates or aromatic candles? Personalizing this gift makes it that much more touching.</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'>Arrange a surprise breakfast</h3><p class='facts-text'>This appreciation day, start the day off right by delivering breakfast to your provider's doorstep or arrange a surprise breakfast at their workplace. A thoughtful meal can make anyone feel special and appreciated.</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'>Host a 'thank you' event</h3><p class='facts-text'>Collaborate with parents and host an event to honor the service of all providers. It can be a picnic, a mini-concert, or a themed party complete with tokens of appreciation for every provider.</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'>Create a provider appreciation video</h3><p class='facts-text'>With the aid of modern technology, compile video clips of children and parents expressing their gratitude to the providers. Funny moments, dance performances or readings can be included to make this virtual gift memorable.</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'>Celebrates the Unsung Heroes of Childcare</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Provider Appreciation Day is a day dedicated to showcasing gratitude towards the people who significantly contribute to the upbringing and development of our children. Raising a child requires a village, and these providers are crucial parts of that village.</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'>Encourages Appreciation and Gratitude </h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day teaches both children and adults about the importance of showing gratitude. Through activities such as writing letters, giving gifts, or simply saying thank you, everyone learns the value of appreciating those who play important roles in our lives.</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'>Promotes a Sense of Community</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Provider Appreciation Day brings parents, children, and providers together, allowing for a deeper bond within the community. It encourages collaboration among parents and shows providers that their work is valued and appreciated by the entire community.</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 Contribute to Early Childhood Development</h3><p class='facts-content'>Child care providers play a significant role in facilitating the physical, cognitive and social development of children during their early formative years.</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'>Child Care Services Enable Parents' Employment</h3><p class='facts-content'>The availability of quality child care services allows parents to engage in work, enhancing both their individual economic security and the wider economy.</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'>More than 1.5 million Providers in the U.S Alone</h3><p class='facts-content'>It is estimated that there are over 1.5 million child care providers in the United States, which goes to show the scope and importance of this profession.</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'>Inadequate Compensation Despite Crucial Role</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite playing a critical role in society, child care providers often receive wages that do not match the value of their work. The median wage for child care workers in the U.S. is less than $11 an hour.</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'>Quality of Child Care Has Long-Term Effects</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research shows that the quality of child care children receive in their early years can have long-term effects on their educational achievement and behavior later in life. </p></div></div>
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