Thank a Daycare Provider

Last Friday was Daycare Provider Day, honoring the wonderful daycare providers that welcome children into their homes or place of business, taking care of them while the parents go to their places of employment.

Tiffany Raabe of Lyons is such a provider. She has been a daycare provider for two years. “I have always loved taking care of kids,” Tiffany stated. “It started out as a part-time job at first, then after a few months I realized I really wanted to do this full-time.”

She currently has seven children in her daycare, from seven months old to five years. “They love to play, inside and outside, do arts and crafts, read books and much more,” Tiffany said.

The state has many rules and regulations in becoming a licensed daycare provider. “There was a lot of paperwork, background checks and inspections I had to do before I could become a licensed daycare provider,” Tiffany stated.

With approximately 57% of two-parent households having both parents working, daycares are much needed and appreciated.

Remember to thank a daycare provider for taking care of the children!

The children at Tiffany’s daycare made these picture frames. Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Raabe.