From center directors and staff to family child care providers, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) joins agencies across the nation on May 6 in recognizing these outstanding individuals on National Provider Appreciation Day.
“The work that that child care providers do – day in and day out – is critical to our state and our future generations,”
Nearly 4,600 licensed providers care for thousands of children in Wisconsin. Providers play a crucial role in children’s lives by providing not only basic care like feeding and diaper changes, but also helping them reach developmental milestones through age-appropriate, educational activities.
“The work that that child care providers do – day in and day out – is critical to our state and our future generations,” said DCF Secretary Emilie Amundson. “They are the backbone to our state’s economic recovery, the brain builders of our youngest citizens, and a lifeline for working parents. This day offers us an opportunity to share our gratitude and recognize the positive role they play in our children’s lives.”
