05/08/2026
Very interesting ๐
Today is Provider Appreciation Day butโฆ
Would your daycare families celebrate you? Would anybody say thank you? Do they even know PAD exists!?!?
We shall find out but just in case you need itโฆ
Hereโs a SURVIVAL GUIDE TO PAD - my 5 best tips for surviving Provider Appreciation Day!
1๏ธโฃ Remind yourself how FABULOUS you are. PAD is YOUR day and you are worth celebrating! Donโt feel bad about it! Not even for a second. You matter!
2๏ธโฃ Remember, some people are not good at saying โthank youโ or showing recognition. Donโt let them ruin your day. Wipe your tears, eat an extra cupcake and celebrate YOU anyway! Okay?
3๏ธโฃ Recognize that providers will be posting pictures of their cards, gifts and flowers on social media. If thatโs going to be hard on you, limit or stay off social media today. Donโt let what other providers get and you didnโt ruin your day.
4๏ธโฃ Read cards and notes you may receive and believe the nice things your daycare families say about you. It is truly such an honor to be recognized as a daycare provider who works hard! Itโs your day to shine!
5๏ธโฃ If you donโt get any gifts for PAD, take a deep breath and then treat yourself to something you love. Shopping spree? Starbucks? New purse? New book? Steak dinner? Bubble bath? Get your hair done - thatโs what Iโm doing. YES! Go for it! Spoil yourself! If nobody else does, then YOU will!
Do you have anything to add to this list?
Cheers to ALL OF YOU, my Fabulous Providers!
You will survive today just like you have survived every single day doing daycare. And the good news is: itโs FRIDAY!!!!
๐ธ Happy Provider Appreciation Day! ๐ธ
xoxo,
Sylvie