National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is annually celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day in May. Celebrate the day by trying one of these tips to recognize a local child care provider you know or come up with your own idea. In the words of family-based child care provider Carol Rothmeier, “A simple gesture goes a long way!”

The annual Kids First Conference in March is one way we show appreciation for our child care providers and support their professional development. We’re a major funder and a HUGE cheerleader for this event. Read why Kids First matters for our child care providers.