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Thank you to all of our fabulous teachers and staff in the D51 ECE Department! I appreciate each of you and all that you do for our kiddos! You are wonderful and we are fortunate to have you as a part of this team! - Cindy G.

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The staff at Little Imaginations in Fruita are so kind and really care for each child. My grandson enjoys going there every day. I'm amazed at how much he learns. I'm grateful for them.

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My caregiver is like family! They are so important to our lives!!

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My caregiver is like family! They are so important to our lives!!

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I think my son loves daycare more than me! Lol CC is his second mama and is absolutely amazing!! He has learned so much from them all! I don’t worry when I leave. Eagleview is the best daycare around! They saved me in a tight situation and love all their kids! Xoxo 😘

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Knowing my child is at a safe place where she's learning and having fun helps me focus on my work during the day.  Thank you for helping ensure high quality care!

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Knowing my child is at a safe place where she's learning and having fun helps me focus on my work during the day.  Thank you for helping ensure high quality care!

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Having reliable child care has been and will always be such a blessing in mine and my children's lives. 

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Having reliable child care has been and will always be such a blessing in mine and my children's lives. 

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History of National Provider Appreciation Day

Childcare has evolved over time. In earlier history, the elders of the family would naturally take on this role. Childcare was a family institution and non-family members were not considered to be responsible for caring for the family's children. The trigger for the change can be seen as a result of the wider impact of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s. This saw more demand for laborers and more women went to work outside of the home. In 1850, women working outside the home increased to 15%, an increase of 5% over a period of 10 years.

No individual or organization has claimed to be the founder of this holiday and there is no specific date as to when this appreciation day was created. Though it is believed that, in 1996, a group of volunteer childcare workers in New Jersey started it, to recognize those who work in this field. This team of volunteers wanted to highlight the good and positive impact childcare professionals were making, which was going unnoticed and taken for granted.

Many individuals and charitable organizations are working hard to have this day more widely recognized to bring awareness of the work involved in being a childcare professional. Today, child care is needed more than ever, with both parents going to work and both being expected to meet the ever-increasing demands of the workplace. We are working longer, in both work hours and years, with retirement extended into our 70s. Grandparents are no longer the go-to option to take care of the kids, as they are most likely also still working.

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National Provider Appreciation Day - May 7

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Childcare has evolved over time. In earlier history, the elders of the family would naturally take on this role. Childcare was a family institution and non-family members were not considered to be responsible for caring for the family's children. The trigger for the change can be seen as a result of the wider impact of the Industrial Revolution in the 1800s.

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We are so grateful for your work in our community!

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My child care is so sweet to my daughter when she is upset. Thank you for being so responsive and understanding her needs!

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My child care is so sweet to my daughter when she is upset. Thank you for being so responsive and understanding her needs!

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Thank you to my child care for always working with my schedule!

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Thank you to my child care for always working with my schedule!

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Thank you moms, dads, guardians for all you do! 

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Thank you moms, dads, guardians for all you do! 