Last week, Lakeshore Community Childcare Centre honoured our very own. Our ECE's ECA's, office staff, kitchen crew, sanitation squad and behind the scenes specialists (like blog writers!) to express how much each and every one of them, contribute and mean to our centre. October 24th was Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, and we wanted to make sure that the whole team was celebrated. Because as much as it is true that it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a whole community to run a childcare centre. But lucky for us, we've got the best one around.
The early years of a child's life are some of the most impactful and formative years they will experience. It's a time when their minds are malleable, their domains are developing and their hearts are open to experience the world before them. And as adults who are privileged to be welcomed into a child's daily life and routine, we acknowledge that the way we relate, engage and interact with children is impactful to their development. And individuals who work with children in any capacity should be recognized for their efforts in playing a pivotal role in a child's social, emotional and physical well-being.
This year, LCCC was blessed to receive donations from parents and members of the community who feel the same. Monetary donations were greatly appreciated so we were able to provide our team with gift cards to a store of their choosing, a buffet lunch and a small gift. Any gesture of generosity and thanks is always valued, but this year our team was truly wowed with the efforts put forth to celebrate THEM!
Thankful doesn't even begin to express our gratitude not only for our amazing staff, but the community that backs them, respects them and values the work they do, every day, all year long. We've got the best team and we could not be more grateful for the way they pour their heart and soul into every activity, every circle time, every hug and every diaper change. But we also aren't surprised - because Child Care Workers & Early Childhood Educators are a special group of humans that we will always love.
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