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Grant County
Proclamation
Whereas, cities, counties, and organizations nationwide are recognizing Child Care Providers on this day; and
Whereas, over half the children under the age of six nationwide are estimated to spend some time in a
nonparental care arrangement on a weekly basis, which provides critical enrichment opportunities and nurtures
development for children of all backgrounds and is a vital building block of our state economy; and
Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create tremendous hardship for Child Care Providers and the
families of Washington who depend on them, forcing providers to risk their health and financial stability to remain open
throughout shifting COVID-19 health guidance; and
Whereas, Child Care Providers continue to provide essential high-quality early learning experience to
Washington's children in the face of irregular and long hours, high turnover rate in childcare businesses, and increasing
stressful working conditions due to the impact of burnout, COVID-19, and other workforce -related complications; and
Whereas, our future depends on the quality of the early childhood experiences provided to young children today;
support for high-quality child care represents a worthy commitment to our children's future.
Now, Therefore, the Grant County Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim May 6, 2022, as Provider
Appreciation Day in Grant County and urge all citizens to recognize Child Care Providers for their important
work.
Signed this 3rd day of May, 2022.