On Friday, May 6, Cedar/Jones Early Childhood Iowa will join national, state and local community partners in celebrating Child Care Provider Appreciation Day – an annual celebration that recognizes the
County Honors Child Care Providers on Their Appreciation Day
During Friday’s Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, Montgomery County officials took time out to thank those involved with the 1,271 licensed child care programs in the county that serve about 40,000 children.
Of the 1,271 licensed facilities, 789 are family operations and 482 are centers and faith-based organizations.
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day is celebrated each year on the Friday before Mother’s Day.
“This year, Child Care Provider Appreciation Day takes on even greater significance,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Long before the pandemic, we recognized our child care providers as essential, and the past year has further highlighted the critical role they play in our community. We owe a huge debt of gratitude for their sacrifices and will continue to do everything we can to support them as we move towards recovery.”