Child care providers are a critical part of our state. Their expertise, their empathy, and their effort shape children’s health, well-being, and academic outcomes, as well as their ability to contribute to the workforce and our communities for the rest of their lives.
Join Child Care Aware of Kansas to thank providers for their service to families and communities across Kansas.
Give a shout-out to your favorite child care provider or program in the Summer 2025 issue of Kansas Child magazine!
For just $5, we’ll create a special ad—and we’ll also feature it on our social media so you can share the love!
Below is our Kansas Child Care Appreciation “Bulletin Board” which displays PAD (Provider Appreciation Day) events happening across the Sunflower State. If you would like to submit an event to be displayed, click the button below to email our communications team.
Hays Chamber 4th Annual Child Care Provider Appreciation Event
sponsored by Nex-Tech Wireless
June 17th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Hays
Let’s celebrate and thank our Ellis County Child Care Providers! Join The Chamber in Hays, Kansas, The Child Care Task Force of Ellis County, and our member sponsors in recognition of your invaluable contributions to our area’s youth. Child Care providers will be treated to an evening with a complimentary dinner and dessert and have a chance to win some fun prizes from our generous sponsors. The first 100 providers will receive a swag bag courtesy of event sponsors. A cash bar will be available.
Here are some ideas and materials to help you say, “Thank You” to your provider!
Coloring Pages – print and have your children color and take to their provider.
Social Media – post on your social media accounts and tag your provider.
Videos and Images – take a picture of your child(ren) holding a “Thank You” sign or record a video of your family saying “Thank You”. Print it, post it on social media, or text it to your provider.
Easily download and post these social media tiles to your networks. Don’t forget to tag your provider so they can see your words of gratitude.
Here are some ideas to help you say, “Thank You” to providers on May 9th! Don’t forget to visit Child Care Aware of America’s website for more ideas and information about Provider Appreciation Day!
Social Media – Post a thank you message on your social media accounts thanking providers for the impact they are making. Find ideas here.
Proclamation – By requesting a proclamation to officially recognize May 9, 2025, you can help raise awareness among your elected officials about the vital work of providers in your community and across your state. Don’t wait – use Child Care Aware of America’s simple form to request a proclamation today!
Virtual Meetings – Change your Zoom and Teams backgrounds to spread awareness of Provider Appreciation day.
Learn about child care in your county and how you can help support early childhood education.
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