Proclamation – Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, October 17, 2023

“Whereas years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development and later life outcomes; and

Whereas child care promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of parents and the broader community by supporting quality of life so that citizens can fully participate in and contribute to the economic and social life of their community; and

Whereas trained and knowledgeable Early Childhood Educators and child care staff are the key to quality in early learning and child care programs and champions for children;

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Mandy Martin, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim October 17, 2023 to be ‘The 23^rd Annual Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Appreciation Day’ in Northumberland County in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and quality of life to the community.”