WHEREAS, years of research confirm the benefits of high-quality early learning and child care for young children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development; and
WHEREAS, early learning and child care 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 child care programs — in licensed child care, EarlyON programs, child life programs, and full-day kindergarten; and
WHEREAS, Registered Early Childhood Educators and child care workers are vital to the success of the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care system; and
THEREFORE, I, Douglas Measures, Mayor of the Township of Clearview, do hereby proclaim October 21st, 2026, as Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day” in recognition of the education, dedication and commitment of child care workers to children, their families and the quality of life of our beautiful community.