Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Provider Appreciation Day
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Proclaim May 12, 2023 Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Olympia.
Report
Issue:
Whether to proclaim May 12, 2023 Provider Appreciation Day in the City of Olympia.
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Assistant to the City Manager, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Gary Burris, Executive Director, Child Care Action Council
Background and Analysis:
Provider Appreciation Day was started in 1996 by a group of volunteers in New Jersey, who saw the need to recognize the tireless efforts of providers who care for children of working parents. Support for this event has grown each year and recognition presently includes Child Care Resource & Referral agencies, childcare advocates, community-based organizations, government entities and individuals throughout the United States.
Provider Appreciation Day is celebrated the Friday before Mother’s Day every year to recognize childcare providers, teachers and other educators of young children everywhere.
Climate Analysis:
There are no climate impacts related to this agenda item.
Equity Analysis:
High prices make it challenging for parents to find quality childcare. Forty percent of the childcare workforce is women of color. The low pay for workers and the high cost for families points to insufficient investment in childcare and leaves families and childcare providers to bear the burden of supporting the current system.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Childcare providers support many working families in our community.
Financial Impact:
There is not financial impact related to the proclamation.
Options:
1. Proclaim May 12, 2023 Provider Appreciation Day.
2. Do not proclaim May 12, 2023 Provider Appreciation Day.
3. Proclaim May 12, 2023 Provider Appreciation Day at another time.
Attachments:
Proclamation