How Can We Celebrate Provider Appreciation Day?

Call local restaurants, retail stores, and grocery stores to request gift certificates for the child care providers you work with
Plan a luncheon or dinner honoring child care providers
Hang banners or posters
Ask government officials to sign a proclamation
Purchase a new piece of equipment in honor of the day
Provide a scholarship for an early care education conference or workshop
Pay for a day off so a provider may attend a conference or workshop
Organize a spa day
Serve the staff a continental breakfast using Provider Appreciation Day mugs
Plan a parent/provider picnic
Have a parade or dedicate a park
Give each provider an official Provider Appreciation Day logo pin
Send a press release to your local newspaper
Invite staff and parents to partner with you to plan a program-wide event
Invite neighboring early childhood organizations to join you in your celebration

Get together with other parents to create a surprise
Send flowers, cards or a handwritten note of appreciation
Bring breakfast or lunch for your provider and for the kids
Work with your child to create a special remembrance
Buy something for your provider's play area
Give your provider a paid day off, a raise, or a bonus
Order an official Provider Appreciation Day logo item as a gift
Key in on your provider's hobby and buy an appropriate gift
Check to see if your employer provides scholarships for toys, equipment or training that you can sponsor as a parent