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Thank you for all your time, knowledge, and great advice over my 30 years in child care.
I am so grateful you were there for all of those who served in early childhood. And I personally am happy that you retired at the same time I did! wouldn't know what to do without you

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Dear Tom,
You came to Helena Montana many years ago and taught me how to manage and do my own taxes. All these years later (30) I am still facilitating it all.

Thanks for your expertise, and support to child care professionals nationwide.

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From Providers For Quality Child Care! We really appreciate your dedicated service and knowledge over the many years of helping in childcare providers. You have been a wealth of resources. We will miss you! You are irreplaceable! May you enjoy your many years of retirement. We look forward to reading more of your books! 🤗👏🏽👏🏽🎉🎉

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Thank you so much for all the years of information been in business for 32 years and gald I heard of you enjoy your retirement be safe and God Bless you

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Tom congratulations on many years and a well earned, well deserved retirement! 

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Tom congratulations on many years and a well earned, well deserved retirement! 

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Love,

Katherine Copeland Anderson

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Thank you so much. The impact you have had on my professional career is immense! I started as an FCC using the Calendar Keeper and moved on to R&R work, training, and administration. In the early years I attended your training of trainers and more recently you came to San Francisco and spoke to providers in the program I administered. Thank you for your dedication, passion, integrity, and compassion. Enjoy your retirement. You've earned it!
Dawn Perry

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Congratulations on your retirement and best wishes in this next phase of your life. The work you have done is appreciated beyond measure. You will be missed!

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Congratulations on your retirement and best wishes in this next phase of your life. The work you have done is appreciated beyond measure. You will be missed!

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Brenda Flannery, Kathy Mullally and the rest of the staff at Northwest Northwest Connection.

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Happy for you but so sad for me.  You will be missed and thank you for all you have done for all Family Child Care around the country.  

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Happy for you but so sad for me.  You will be missed and thank you for all you have done for all Family Child Care around the country.  

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You are such a hero. The first time I saw you, your wisdom and wit changed me forever. You are the reason I'm still working with kids, 99 kids in and 27 years. I would never have been able to stay without your encouragement and financially you kept me going too. Thank you, thank you, thank you! You will be forever appreciated. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest! Christina Kamp

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Tom, it was a Sunday afternoon several years ago and the last day to file taxes in my CPA office. My CPA ran into a problem. The info I had printed from your webinars and my calculations based on that didn’t work with her software. She was frustrated and said this will be the  last year and we needed to find another CPA. And she was not willing to do things based on our favorite guy (meaning you)! I asked her if I could call him and ask, and she said no there will be more complicated! I did anyways! Tom, you answered the phone right away and said leave number 1 blank and do the rest. That was it! She was so happy that I called you anyways! She said even your doctor would not answer your call on a Sunday afternoon! She apologized and asked us to stay with her. She even asked me if I was willing to help her with her other childcare clients if she had questions! Tom you are amazingly caring and committed   beside being so professional ! God bless you! So much warm wishes for you! 

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Tom, it was a Sunday afternoon several years ago and the last day to file taxes in my CPA office. My CPA ran into a problem. The info I had printed from your webinars and my calculations based on that didn’t work with her software. She was frustrated and said this will be the  last year and we needed to find another CPA. And she was not willing to do things based on our favorite guy (meaning you)! I asked her if I could call him and ask, and she said no there will be more complicated! I did anyways! Tom, you answered the phone right away and said leave number 1 blank and do the rest. That was it! She was so happy that I called you anyways! She said even your doctor would not answer your call on a Sunday afternoon! She apologized and asked us to stay with her. She even asked me if I was willing to help her with her other childcare clients if she had questions! Tom you are amazingly caring and committed   beside being so professional ! God bless you! So much warm wishes for you! 

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Manijeh Khazeni

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You have been the best. You will be greatly missed. I have so appreciated all you have been able to do for our profession. Best wishes on your retirement and your future journey.

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You have been the best. You will be greatly missed. I have so appreciated all you have been able to do for our profession. Best wishes on your retirement and your future journey.

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I will miss your honest, down to earth advice given to so many family child care providers over the years.  I've given so many resources to so many.  Best of luck in retirement.  Stay healthy and take some great trips.  You deserve it!  Robin Mainhardt

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I will miss your honest, down to earth advice given to so many family child care providers over the years.  I've given so many resources to so many.  Best of luck in retirement.  Stay healthy and take some great trips.  You deserve it!  Robin Mainhardt

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Tom, thank you, thank you, thank you! You have done so much for the business of family child care! You helped me to learn about the business when I was a family child care provider, then later when I worked with family child care providers at the CCR&R in Amador and Calaveras! You have shared and supported a tremendous number of providers, families and children with the work you have done. You are a champion for family child care and I so appreciate the work you have done! Enjoy your well deserved retirement!

Take care,
Kelly Graesch

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Thank You, Thank You!!
I will miss the way that you freely share your knowledge. I felt privileged to meet you during the times that you came to Kauai, Hawaii.
Loved the connections as paperwork is as important as the children in business.
May the next chapter of your life be just as fruitful as this past one!!
Much Love and Aloha,
Laura

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What a delight it was to hear from you!  It's been a loooong time since our days at Toys n Things.  And it seems that, at least once in my career, I played a part in a GREAT hiring decision.  Thank you for your wonderful work for children and families.  Best wishes for a joy-filled retirement.
Laurel Goulding, a now retired community college administrator/fundraiser/grantwriter living in ND.

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I’ve enjoyed many of your books, articles and videos and seeing you in person once in my 25+ years as a provider.  You have been an incredible asset to childcare providers everywhere.  There are some big shoes to fill for all you made available to us and all of your knowledge and expertise.  You are going to missed but wish you well during your retirement.  Thank you for all the years for support to providers everywhere!
Michelle Ferrier

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Tom, your amazing! We appreciate you more than you’ll ever know. Enjoy your retirement;).

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Tom:
I have enjoyed many workshops that you conducted and all were eye openers in many categories pertaining to childcare!! Your witty and funny answers kept me listening harder and that’s not an easy thing to do! I enjoy your books and especially your tips over the years!! You were the reason I decided to just jump right in and run the food program in our daycare and have enjoyed the last four years doing so!
You are one role model we providers could count on to make us feel valued at tax season or feel comfortable enough to go to you because you knew the legalities too!
You will be missed! Thank you for everything! Robin from Upstate NY (34 years with my little blessings)

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Tom

Congratulations on your retirement. I want to thank you for always being there for all of us in the field. Responding to endless emails and phone calls. It will be hard to find someone as knowledgeable as you to fill your shoes.

I hope you know how much I appreciate the work you have done for Zepeda Learning and Leadership and for the profession. You helped to make the Nurture Your Mind, Body and Soul Child Care Conference a success. We learned a lot and had lots of fun in some amazing places.

Some of my favorites the first year in the Bahamas, having to take a break during your class to watch the monkeys out the window in Costa Rica, snorkeling in Mexico and Costa Rica, cooking dinner show on the Hawaii cruise and of course your training games and competitions were always a hit. Everyone always enjoyed the training and the locations.

I hope you and Diane have an amazing time on your new adventure.

Faye Zepeda

Zepeda Learning and Leadership

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Too an amazing leader, presenter and friend!

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Too an amazing leader, presenter and friend!

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Happy retirement Tom! You will truly be missed in the field. We need you now more than ever. But I guess we all have to rest one day.
I am following behind you this year. So thankful that I had the opportunity to learn from you at First Childrens Finance!
Wishing you all the best in your retirement!
Lisa Sams, Cobb

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Thanx so much Tom for everything you have done for us! Happy retirement!

Nancy Mullins
Mullins Daycare
3809 Yosemite Ct N
Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA
(925) 462-9606
https://www.pleasantonchildcare.com/

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I have been the business 26+ years and I knew I was in career and not a job the first time I went to one of your all day classes in Bloomington MN.  Thank you for guiding us all with the ups and downs of this business.  Thank you not thinking of as babysitters but business owners that deserve respect, the pay we deserve and knowledge to help not only us but our businesses.  There is a reason MN is third highest paid kid care in the country.  With your help we have learned to respect our careers.
Enjoy your next journey in life and maybe post once in a while what you are up to.
Marylee
FCC in MN

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Sending best wishes to you, Tom. Enjoy!
-Ed Greene

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Tom, here's  to many great memories over the years. THANK YOU for your tireless dedication to the early childhood profession and to family child care in particular. Enjoy retirement!

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Tom, here's  to many great memories over the years. THANK YOU for your tireless dedication to the early childhood profession and to family child care in particular. Enjoy retirement!

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Reva Wywadis
Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas

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Tom, you have been an inspiration to all of us at All Our Kin, staff and family child care educators alike. You're the trailblazer, the one we looked to for guidance, the source of so much knowledge. You're a legend! (We even played a game of All Our Kin Taboo where your name was a clue. :)) We are so grateful for all you've done for family child care educators across the country. I hope you enjoy this well-deserved retirement.
Jessica Sager
All Our Kin

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Thank you sir for so much wisdom, guidance and deep understanding on your knowledge you have given me and others!
Enjoy you tike in life loving journey!

Ms. Red
URE Home Daycare

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Congratulations, to you and I wish you nothing less than the best. Truly, Tonya

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Tom I wish you the most amazing retirement! You have been such a blessing to so many of us in this childcare world! We could have never done this career with you by our side! God bless you & stay healthy & always remember how much you are loved!!❤❤❤

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Tom I wish you the most amazing retirement! You have been such a blessing to so many of us in this childcare world! We could have never done this career with you by our side! God bless you & stay healthy & always remember how much you are loved!!❤❤❤

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Cindy Cooper
Vancouver WA
Licensed Childcar  Provder
27 years❤❤❤

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Finally - enjoy your cup of coffee or tea while it's still hot !!!
Happy retirement - you are a legend , source of confidence and empowerment -
THANK YOU ..... when I didn't have an answer - I would ask ...." i wonder what Tom thinks ?" .....reference your guidance !
God Bless you and enjoy - enjoy - enjoy your new chapter !!!

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Happy Retirement
You have great impact on my success  on my childcare  business.  I listened your advised I always followed the path you showed to the family childcare  providers.  Whenever I had a query you always replied . I really appreciate your guidance for childcare providers .
In compliance of your services to us we can’t you give back anything beside best wishes
And prayers for your healthy and happy retirement . Thanks a lot 🙏

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I am SO happy for you and your next chapter.  No one deserves a happy retirement more than you do.  You have really been a cheerleader for Child Care Providers everywhere and have given us a gift with all of your insightful resources that will still be available. I remember the first time I ever took a class from you back in 1987 or so at the Atwood Center at St.Cloud State University.  I was part of the staff putting on the Providers Choice Conference that year.  I took your tax class and remember all of the great information.  As a young provider at the time I really learned a lot and have used that information ever since then.  Thank you for all you have done for Family Child Care Providers over your lifetime!  We all appreciate you so much. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest!  We will miss you!
Sincerely,
Joanne Meuleners
Creative Connections Child Care & Preschool

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Tom,
Thank you for being our Hero! Your knowledge and expertise has allowed us to properly care for the children not only in Massachusetts, but the U.S. Thank you for giving me the knowledge to manage my business for the last 29 years. I, as many, selfishly wish you wouldn't retire, but we all agree, no one deserves it more! May your days ahead be filled with sunny skies and an abundance of love, family and good health!  God Bless you, Tom!
Maureen Daigle
Daigle's Family Daycare
Methuen, MA

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Thank you for all you have taught me, and all you have shared with the field. You are so generous and so smart and caring, and it really is quite staggering to think about all of this work without you. I hope you enjoy every moment of your retirement and wish you so much happiness. Thank you, Mary Beth Salomone Testa

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Thank you for all you have taught me, and all you have shared with the field. You are so generous and so smart and caring, and it really is quite staggering to think about all of this work without you. I hope you enjoy every moment of your retirement and wish you so much happiness. Thank you, Mary Beth Salomone Testa

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Happy Retirement Tom! Thank you for being a guiding light to us providers over the years. I hope you fully enjoy the next stage of your life.

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Tom,
Congratulations on your retirement.  It is well deserved! When I retired in January this year, people would tell me that they were sad because it will be a big lost to the childcare community.  Until I read about your retirement did, I really understand what they meant.  I can’t imagine what it would have been like during by 36 years of business if I haven’t of had your help and great training through so many issues all those years.  The first thing that came to mind, was your retirement will be a huge lost to the childcare field across the United States. It makes me sad to think about the childcare providers who will no longer have the support, knowledge and most importantly someone who will standup and get laws changed on behalf of the childcare field.  Whenever I had a chance to attend one of your classes I would sign up.  Not only were they educational, but you made them fun.
Enjoy your new journey.
Rose Grimes
Your Partner in Child Care

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Happy retirement we will miss.  Im continuing to receive training and they are excellent.  Thank you for being part of this special day, God bless you/feliz jubilación te vamos a extrañar.  Sigo recibiendo capacitación y son excelentes.  Gracias por ser parte de este día tan especial, Dios los bendiga🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Happy retirement we will miss.  Im continuing to receive training and they are excellent.  Thank you for being part of this special day, God bless you/feliz jubilación te vamos a extrañar.  Sigo recibiendo capacitación y son excelentes.  Gracias por ser parte de este día tan especial, Dios los bendiga🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Congratulations on your retirement and Thank for your many years of tireless experience and services. May the rest of your time be blessed and enjoyable with your family. May God continue to bless you and your family. 🌹

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Congratulations on your retirement and Thank for your many years of tireless experience and services. May the rest of your time be blessed and enjoyable with your family. May God continue to bless you and your family. 🌹

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I attended a session with you at a conference in 2007 and I learned SO MUCH that I have been able to use with providers that I have supported ever since!  Bless you and bless your next adventure in this big, beautiful world.  Best, Andrea Dekker

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Tom,

Your seminars and workshops have been very instrumental to my success as a child care provider. The valuable information you’ve shared has helped me to do my job better and more efficient. Thank you so much for your commitment and dedication to the ECE community. My sincere congratulations to you!

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Thank you so much for all the hard work you have done on behalf of us the home providers.
Our businesses have grown and became profitable because of your teaching. Best of luck to you and your family.
Teri Allen

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Tom,
I just entered the field last year and you were truly my go to resource any time I had a question. I remember the first time I got an actual (not automated) almost instant response when I sent my first email to you, I knew you were a gem unlike many left in today's fast-paced world. Thank you for your dedication, your professionalism and your endless wealth of knowledge that you so willingly share. You will be greatly missed. We all KNOW how much you've earned retirement - I hope you enjoy all the big and small moments. Thank you again.

-Jen Sterner/Sunrise Nature Preschool
Lake Elmo, MN

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On behalf of Dakota County Family Child Care Association, THANK YOU for your willingness to present our January training on Taxes and Record Keeping and somehow manage to make it relevant every year!  We did keep track of your repetitive one-liners every year just to make it fun. We are so fortunate to have you right here in Minnesota! Your expertise and your wisdom will be remembered for years to come. Best wishes on your next chapter. Well deserved!!

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Thank you for sharing your expertise in the business aspect of child care over the years. The information you presented was truly valuable for so many programs! I wish you a happy retirement.
Tina Kukla
Ascension Head Start
Bellwood, IL

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Where would child care providers be without you?  They would be in debt further to the IRS and battling constantly for rights as providers and business owners.  Over these many years you have answered so many questions for me, even questions that are covered in the books but I still needed more info on.  The childcare industry sadly has to say goodbye to you but you will be fondly remembered.  Years from now people will still be sharing all the information you've given us.  There will also be those of us saying "I wish I could ask Tom about this".   Thank you for all you've done for the child care industry.  We are all better providers just because of you.  I hope you enjoy retirement and if you get bored you can always come back :)

Enjoy,
Pam Colby

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Happy retirement Tom.....thank you for all you've given family child care providers over the years. We will value all that you've left us with.

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Hey Tom!  Congratulations on your retirement and your many years of invaluable service to Family Child Care Providers.   You have  provided so much help and guidance for me over the last 32 years.  I'm hoping I'm not far behind you on retirement. Ahh.....the Golden years!  (Sorry I can't join the party as I am not on Facebook.)

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Hey Tom!  Congratulations on your retirement and your many years of invaluable service to Family Child Care Providers.   You have  provided so much help and guidance for me over the last 32 years.  I'm hoping I'm not far behind you on retirement. Ahh.....the Golden years!  (Sorry I can't join the party as I am not on Facebook.)

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Happy Retirement!
Thank You for all you have done for the family daycare providers!

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Tom:
You don't know me but I work with FCC educators and many of them have used your materials and learned from your guidance. You have helped many to realize that they're small business people as well as caregivers. One of the things that strikes me about you whenever they mention your resources and work is your tremendous generosity. May you have an enriching, relaxing, and fun retirement.

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Mr. Copeland wishing you endless days of relaxation. Happy Retirement! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to sharing valuable information to the childcare community.

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Congratulations and Happy Retirement! You will be missed !

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Congratulations! 🎉🎊
Thank you ! Fir all your help in this field.
We wish you a great retirement. Enjoy Hod blessed.

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Thank you Tom for the many years of advice, guidance and webinars. I have been following you since The Save The Children Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Get some well deserved Rest and Relaxation.

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Blessings in this new chapter of your life, many teachings you leave, and much to experience and observe are on the way. Congratulations

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Congratulations on your retirement! Thank you for your years of dedication. Best wishes on the next chapter of your life.

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Congratulations on your retirement Tom. You have been an amazing help to me as a Family Child Care Provider! You taught me so many things over the years. You were always there when I had a question or concern. THANK YOU! For everything you have done for myself, and all the other providers. YOU ARE A LEGEND!

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Congratulations on your retirement Tom. You have been an amazing help to me as a Family Child Care Provider! You taught me so many things over the years. You were always there when I had a question or concern. THANK YOU! For everything you have done for myself, and all the other providers. YOU ARE A LEGEND!

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Congratulations on your retirement!!! Thank you for your years of dedication, helping childcare providers to treat their careers as a profession, and encouraging them to become smart business people!
Your knowledge has been invaluable to myself and so many others in this career.  You will be dearly missed.  Now is your time to sit back and relax 🎈🎉🌴☀️🥂
Thank you!!!! Stacy Scott

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Congratulations on your retirement! I can't tell you how many times I have cited your work over the years in conversations about child care. You also helped me understand my choices in running a freelance biz and serving on nonprofit boards. Many thanks for your contributions and your lasting legacy. You have made Minnesota a better place to live, work, and raise children. -Anne Holzman (copy editor, Red leaf Press)

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Congratulations on your retirement! I can't tell you how many times I have cited your work over the years in conversations about child care. You also helped me understand my choices in running a freelance biz and serving on nonprofit boards. Many thanks for your contributions and your lasting legacy. You have made Minnesota a better place to live, work, and raise children. -Anne Holzman (copy editor, Red leaf Press)

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Tom, thank you so much for all your hard work! I am especially grateful for your tax books and helping me feel confident in preparing my own taxes. Teaching myself to do my own taxes using your books made me feel so empowered! It was and continues to be something I am very proud of myself for every year. I have since hired an accountant as I added a separate business to my plate and found no such source like yourself to guide me through that obstacle. My accountant told me just this past week that I am the most organized person who has come in all year. I owe that to you as I know now exactly what numbers our accountant needs and how to do proper record keeping to get them. You will be missed but I feel you have given all who have utilized your resources a fantastic foundation to continue their growth as childcare providers! Thank you so much and I hope you thoroughly enjoy this next stage of your life!!

- Courtney w/ Cuckoo’s Nest Childcare

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Congratulations Tom on your Retirement , you have been a champion for all childcare providers, Thank you for all the advice and knowledge for me and my childcare business for the past 25 years, Wishing you all the Happiness and joy retirement can bring!

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Tom, you have been an invaluable resource for those of us in child care. You have been so incredibly helpful. I have always learned so much from you presentations, seminars, blogs. Thank you for your many years of hard work and expertise and your dedication to the child care business. Enjoy your retirement!
Nancy

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Thank you for the many years you have helped early educators! You will be missed by many.

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Tom, I can never thank you enough times for the way you got me through IRS inquiries and all the way through tax court.  I recommend your books and workbooks to all Daycare Providers I meet. Thank you for your interest and perseverance in dealing with a confusing business.  I wish you well in retirement with good health to enjoy the next phase of your life! I am sorry that I will have to miss the online party.
Maureen Speltz

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For all the times of of being patient and answering my accounting questions whenever I called dealing with taxes and other concerns. I 'm really going to miss your updates and knowledge of Child Care Accounting. You are the best. Good Luck   enjoy your retirement and you are welcome to come back like Tom Brady if you Change your mind.
Gretchen Murphy

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Tom, "Thank you" seems so small compared to all you've done with and for FCC over the last many years. Your insights and teachings have lifted individual FCC businesses and the field in countless ways. Wishing you the best in your retirement! 

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Tom, "Thank you" seems so small compared to all you've done with and for FCC over the last many years. Your insights and teachings have lifted individual FCC businesses and the field in countless ways. Wishing you the best in your retirement! 

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All Our Kin

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Thank you, Tom, for your dedication and commitment to early childhood education.  Your extensive knowledge of record keeping tax issues is invaluable.  I was just thinking of who I could speak to about my taxes and your name came to mind-Lol. I wish and pray all the best for you as you retire.  You deserve it and you will certainly be missed by all.  Thank you again and God bless!

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Thank you, Tom, for your dedication and commitment to early childhood education.  Your extensive knowledge of record keeping tax issues is invaluable.  I was just thinking of who I could speak to about my taxes and your name came to mind-Lol. I wish and pray all the best for you as you retire.  You deserve it and you will certainly be missed by all.  Thank you again and God bless!

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Thank you so much for your contributions to early childhood education and Family Child Care Homes in particular!  Your advice and training was always given in 'plain English' for those of us not comfortable with taxes and legal stuff!  I hope your retirement finds you and your wife dancing on the beach some place warm!  Enjoy - you have most certainly earned it!

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THANK YOU TOM for your many years of service!  I have referred many providers over to you in times where they were desperate for help.  You have made a difference in the lives of many.  Best wishes on your future endeavors!
Mary

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Tom, though I didn't discover your greatness until the past year or so, you have answered every question I had concerning my fcc recording keeping and tax issues.  It was a breath of fresh air to find out that I could turn to you for help on anything.   My only regret is that I didn't tune in to you earlier as I have been providing fcc for many years.   Thank you for all you have done for so many of us and your knowledge in the field will not be easily replaced I am sure!   I hope you enjoy retirement as it is well deserved.  May your future be bright, healthy and safe as you find what will make you most happy during this great time in your life.

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Tom, though I didn't discover your greatness until the past year or so, you have answered every question I had concerning my fcc recording keeping and tax issues.  It was a breath of fresh air to find out that I could turn to you for help on anything.   My only regret is that I didn't tune in to you earlier as I have been providing fcc for many years.   Thank you for all you have done for so many of us and your knowledge in the field will not be easily replaced I am sure!   I hope you enjoy retirement as it is well deserved.  May your future be bright, healthy and safe as you find what will make you most happy during this great time in your life.

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We are truly grateful to you and for you.
Thanks for taking care of us over the years.
Enjoy your retirement!
Lina and Charles Lane

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Tom, by far, is one of the best presenters in the biz and I make a point of attending any webinar/training he gives whenever I get a chance. Of all of the trainings I've attended over the past 2 decades, his expertise and practical info, specific to those of us running our operations, is the guidance I have returned to more than anyone else. Once, he was even willing to take a call to offer advice for a situation that I didn't have the answer to. Wishing him a long and happy retirement. He's earned it!

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Thank you so much for your advice, support, books, webinars, and conferences. You have e made an enormous impact in our field and you will be missed. Happy retirement!!

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Thank you so much for your advice, support, books, webinars, and conferences. You have e made an enormous impact in our field and you will be missed. Happy retirement!!

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Wow….. still cannot believe the news.  It’s been so great to have learned so much from you over the years, especially with those trips from Faye.  I hope you enjoy your retirement to the fullest!  You deserve all the relaxation and enjoyment in what you choose.  Hope you have a great journey on your next adventure!!!  Sharyl Kalal

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Wow….. still cannot believe the news.  It’s been so great to have learned so much from you over the years, especially with those trips from Faye.  I hope you enjoy your retirement to the fullest!  You deserve all the relaxation and enjoyment in what you choose.  Hope you have a great journey on your next adventure!!!  Sharyl Kalal

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I have thoroughly enjoyed your wealth of information, your knowledge, your approachability and your willingness to make yourself available to all of us. And your sense of humor was the icing on the cake. You made us feel heard, and worthy. I am so grateful for you and your service to family child care. I am so excited for you to rest and relax and enjoy your much deserved retirement. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Tom, I’ve been doing Family Day Care for almost 32 years....never would have made it without You ! Enjoy!!!, you will be missed. Thank you for teaching and guiding me through the years!🎉❤️Lynn Del Duca, Sloatsburg, New York.

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Tom, I’ve been doing Family Day Care for almost 32 years....never would have made it without You ! Enjoy!!!, you will be missed. Thank you for teaching and guiding me through the years!🎉❤️Lynn Del Duca, Sloatsburg, New York.

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You’ve guided me and my fellow Winona County providers for years. If we had a question, you had the answer. We enjoyed having you beside us to make MN childcare shine. Happy retirement and kudos to you for many more blessed years. Carolyn Goree

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News of your retirement is reverberating throughout the family child care sector.  While we are all sad to see you go, you have certainly earned what I hope will be a long and joyful retirement!  Thank you for all you have done to support the field, for all the tools you have left us, and for the time and money you saved countless family child care providers!
All the best,
Laura Jackman
Deputy Director of ECE
Low Income Investment Fund

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I went to your workshop at the Toronto NAEYC conference and was forever transformed. Who knew how fun and exciting recordkeeping could be?!? Your partnership many many years ago with Milwaukee County on behalf of family care providers is one of the highlights of my career. Enjoy and thank you for being you!

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Thank you so much for your years of commitment to educating and empowering child care providers!  You have provided sound advice, encouragement and resources to so many of us over the years and you are deeply appreciated!  Your retirement is well-deserved and I hope it is filled with all of your favorite people and things.  Well wishes to you, Michelle Gilbert from Kansas

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Thank you so much for your years of commitment to educating and empowering child care providers!  You have provided sound advice, encouragement and resources to so many of us over the years and you are deeply appreciated!  Your retirement is well-deserved and I hope it is filled with all of your favorite people and things.  Well wishes to you, Michelle Gilbert from Kansas

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Thank you for every phone and email you replied to. You have help Family Childcare Educator immensely, and we all thank you and wish you the best new adventures to come.
April's Safe Haven Childcare & Preschool

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Thank you, Tom, for years of guidance and information to help me with my 43 years of early childhood career.  God bless you in your retirement!      From Joyce Crilly 

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Thank you, Tom, for years of guidance and information to help me with my 43 years of early childhood career.  God bless you in your retirement!      From Joyce Crilly 

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Congratulation Tom!  We are so thankful for your experience, wisdom, patience & insights into family child care businesses. You have transformed what it means to run a family child care and moved the entire field ahead.  Thank you so much!

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Congratulation Tom!  We are so thankful for your experience, wisdom, patience & insights into family child care businesses. You have transformed what it means to run a family child care and moved the entire field ahead.  Thank you so much!

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Erica Phillips
All Our Kin

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Your wealth of knowledge and willingness to be a leader for childcare providers all over has been such a blessing to us all. I have referenced your information numerous times and when a provider is asking a question on social media I always answer with "check out Tom Copeland".
We will all be forever grateful for the time you have put into sharing your priceless information for providers. We have all been equipped to be the best business owners and childcare providers we can be.
I hope you have some great plans for retirement with your wife.
Much love and blessings,
Laura Anglea
FCCLH Georgia

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You have done so much and mentored and educated so many FCC Providers. It's sad to see you go. The new journey you're going on is well worth it. You mean so much to us in the Early Childhood Education field. You will truly be missed. Congratulation, Enjoy, have much fun. When you're free, step in and visit us. We will always welcome you back. Stay safe & bless.

FCC Provider
V. Walker

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Tom, you have dedicated a lifetime of helping countless childcare providers, and for that amazing gift, I thank you!
Here is hoping your retirement is full of enjoyment and peace.
Cathy Meyer
Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Mr. Copeland. I learned about you through my sister who Is a long time FCC provider.  I want to thank you for all of your assistance with important information, the webinars, the guidance, for answering us by phone and actually taking the time to speak to us personally.  Thank you 😊   You are an incredible human being. I wish you the best, many blessings and an amazing retirement. You will truly be missed. You are the best to do it!!
May God Bless you and keep you.

All the Best,
Erica Carter
Angel Wings Family Childcare, Louisiana

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Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for all you have done for family childcare provider’s over the years!!!~ Kim Stinnett (Maryland)

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Dear Tom, you have been an extraordinary voice and advocate for the CACFP for decades. Your expertise has guided and informed everyone including the IRS , 1,000’s of accountants and nonprofits . Most importantly your guidance for all of the childcare businesses who have relied on your wisdom and knowledge to support their businesses . Thanks for leaving a legacy of writing to continue to support all of us in the field. I hope you have a magnificent retirement and enjoy life to it’s fullest. You are already missed. Best, Paula James

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Mr Copeland I can’t tell you enough how your webinars and classes at the conferences helped me on my journey! Your book and constant words of wisdom have helped us childcare providers more than I can say. Please know that we will all miss you as we continue on without you to inspire us! May this part of your life be the sweetest yet, you deserve it Tom! Thank you so much ! Melissa Norton , 22 year in home childcare provider

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Your contribution to family child care providers has been consistent, thoughtful, and caring. Happy Retirement!

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Hello Mr. Copeland, i have enjoyed the information you have share with us over the years. We will miss you and all the teachings on the do’s and don”s on the childcare industry . Thank you so much! You are the best.
Marie Gladney
Family ChildCare

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Your "things to do" list will look quite different now!  

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Thank you for your contribution to professionalize family child care providers!

Dr. Victoria Long-Coleman
Quality Care for Children, NE CCR&R
NAFCC Accreditation Council

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Mr. Copeland,

Wishing you the very best in your retirement! Thank you for your years of service working on behalf of children and families.

Best,
Michelle Bailey

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How can words even begin to express what you mean to all of us childcare providers!?! Although I am quite happy that you can retire and enjoy some much deserved quality  time doing everything you desire, you will be missed greatly. There is no one like you in the industry that is so selfless and so willing to sacrifice your time and countless free advice messages via FB, email etc You always responded and gave advice that we all could receive and apply accordingly. Thank you for always being there to guide us along the way. You will be missed tremendously!
Tracey Daniel
Little Brain Builders
Sterling Heights, Mi

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Thank you for being a champion for Child Care!

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Enjoy your well deserved retirement. I want to extend a big “THANK YOU” for your expertise on family child care. I knew very little regarding fcc and your trainings were invaluable in building my knowledge and providing support to family childcare providers!
Congratulations!
Marci, Reno Nevada

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We are so grateful for your years of service to the small business owners who open their homes to serve their community. You have been an inspiration to our programs in St. Louis, MO. Best of luck to you as you and your wife start your next chapter and enjoy the new flow of retirement.

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Congratulations you have been an inspiration.  

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Congratulations you have been an inspiration.  