HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 05-05-2026; 8-e - Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation 1
ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 5, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-e
SUBJECT: Provider Appreciation Day Proclamation
DEPARTMENT: Board of County Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proclamation Amy Fowler, Commissioner, 919-245-
2130
PURPOSE: To approve a proclamation designating May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day
in Orange County.
BACKGROUND: Established in 1996, Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that
affords an opportunity to recognize the contributions of childcare providers to the overall health
and welfare of the community and the essential role they play for the County's working families.
The early years of a child's life from birth to age five is the most critical time in a child's
development in which the brain's architecture is built and early learning sets the trajectory for
future success. The Orange County childcare community provides critical care, education, and
enrichment opportunities for children of all backgrounds. The COVID-19 pandemic created
tremendous hardship for childcare providers and the families of Orange County who depend on
them. However, the childcare community continued to meet the needs of families while risking
their health and financial stability to remain open. The attached proclamation affirms the important
role the childcare community plays in support of young children, their families, and the local
economy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with consideration of the
proclamation.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• GOAL 6: DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ECONOMY
OBJECTIVE 5. Increase access to and awareness of resources and assistance available
to residents and businesses.
• GOAL 5: PUBLIC EDUCATION/LEARNING COMMUNITY
OBJECTIVE 2. Improve school readiness and educational outcomes by providing access,
training, tools, technology, and other resources needed to thrive.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board approve and authorize the Chair
to sign the proclamation designating May 8, 2026 as Provider Appreciation Day in Orange County.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, organizations nationwide are recognizing childcare providers on May 8,
2026, through Provider Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration that affords an
opportunity to recognize the contributions of childcare providers to the overall health and
welfare of our community and the essential role they play for our County's working
families; and
WHEREAS, the early years of a child's life from birth to age five is the most critical time
in a child's development in which the brain's architecture is built and early learning sets
the trajectory for future success; and
WHEREAS, our childcare community provides critical care and education opportunities
for Orange County's young children, as well as support for social and emotional
development; and
WHEREAS, our childcare community provides enrichment opportunities and nurtures
development for children of all backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, our childcare providers form a vital building block of our local economy
supporting Orange County's families as they work; and
WHEREAS, our future depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences
provided to young children today; support for high-quality childcare represents a worthy
commitment to our children's future;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, hereby proclaim
May 8, 2026, as Provider Appreciation Day, affirming the important role our childcare
community plays in support of our young children, their families, and our local economy,
and urge all residents of Orange County to recognize childcare providers for their work.
This the 5t" day of May, 2026.
Jean Hamilton, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners