Proclamation - Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day - October 21-2026

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS years of research confirms the benefits of high-quality early learning and childcare for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development; and

WHEREAS early learning and childcare promotes the well-being of children and responds to the needs of families 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 Registered Early Childhood Educators are the key to quality in early years and childcare programs – in licensed childcare, EarlyON programs, child life programs, and full-day kindergarten;

WHEREAS Registered Early Childhood Educators and childcare workers are vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that October 21, 2026, be designated the 26th annual “Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of childcare workers to children, their families and quality of life of the community.

Dated this 14^th day of July 2026

Wawa Municipal Council