The messages below were shared by families, coworkers, and community partners to celebrate and thank the incredible people who care for and inspire children.
Those who provide both care and programs for children bring light to every day—they ignite curiosity, confidence, and joy in the lives they touch. We’re deeply grateful for all that you do.
Happy Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day!
Thank you for the patience, care, and dedication you show each day. Rocco has learned and grown so much because of your love and support. You truly make a difference in children’s lives, and we’re so grateful for everything you do.
Thank you for creating such a warm, caring, and joyful environment for Rida every single day. 🌼 The love, patience, and dedication you show make the class a truly happy place where she feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.
Your creativity brings smiles, your kindness builds confidence, and your guidance helps Rida grow in the most beautiful ways. 💕
A special thank-you to the amazing support staff — Parmjeet, Anu, Saima, Heba, and Bushra — for your love, care, and all the thoughtful behind-the-scenes efforts that keep everything running so smoothly. You are truly the heart of the centre. 🌟
We are deeply grateful for everything you do and for the positive difference you make every day in Rida’s life.
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation,
A heartfelt thank you to my son’s wonderful educators at the YMCA. It brings us so much comfort knowing that our little one is in an environment where he feels safe, loved, and encouraged to grow and explore.
Thank you for supporting his development with such patience and passion. The positive impact you have on his early learning journey truly means the world to our family.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Dear Wedgewood Afterschool Program,
Thanks a million for helping take such good care of Farrah C (in the SK program). We appreciate you all immensely.
Dear Staff at St. Roberts YMCA,
I just wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt thanks for the incredible care and attention you provide to the kids. As a parent, it’s never easy to leave your children in someone else’s hands—especially at first—but I can honestly say I’ve never felt more at ease.
What truly reassures me is how happy, energized, and confident the kids are every time they come home from your program. It's clear they’re not only safe, but also truly enjoying themselves, learning, and growing in such a positive environment.
Thank you for creating a space that feels both nurturing and fun. It means the world to know they’re in such capable and caring hands.
I am so thankful for the wonderful care my son Keon receives at YMCA Brampton Union. We had a tough start in the beginning (tough for both of us!) but luckily we had such support from Jenn and Shawna, who have continued to care for him even when he moved into pre-school. I appreciate so much his current teachers Pavrita, Amanda, and Janet who have continued to teach him and allow him to explore and make new friends. Lastly, we are so thankful for Deanna’s ongoing care and support, always checking in for a chat and making sure we are doing well. We will miss you next year!!!
To our amazing caregivers at YMCA Meadowvale—
Thank you for being the heart and soul of Sanav’s days. The love, patience, and laughter you bring make such a lasting difference. You’re there for every scraped knee, every smile, every new word, and every moment of wonder — and that means more than words can express.
You don’t just care for children — you help them feel safe, seen, and special. You teach them kindness, confidence, and curiosity in the most beautiful ways. The comfort and joy you bring to both the children and their families is truly priceless.
From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for all that you do, every single day. You are deeply appreciated, admired, and loved. 💕
With love and gratitude,
Happy Child Care Worker Appreciation Day! 🌸
Dear Teacher Christina, Karese, Marie, Tannar,
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your exceptional patience and care as a Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator.
Bushra is new to preschool and is still adjusting to the environment. While there have been some challenges, your kindness and guidance have made a significant positive impact.
We are deeply appreciative of your dedication and hard work.
Dear YMCA Educators (Hanson Road)
We wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you do for both of our children. Your care, patience, and dedication have made a significant impact on their lives. We're so grateful to have you as part of our village!
I've attached a photo of me picking up our kids from daycare a couple of days ago - they're always cheerful after spending time with you!
Thank you again for all your hard work and love!
Best regards,
Ms. Chavan
North Etobicoke YMCA:
Thank you for teaching my children the basic skills they need to realize their full potential. You all are such amazing teachers you instilling the spirit of love, patience, generosity, and courage.
You have influenced my children’s life in so many positive ways. Thank you for your above-and-beyond care every day I appreciate you all!!! Lots of Love!
Dear Danica and Peter,
Thank you for being such great caregivers, and creating a fun after care space for the big kids!
I recently enrolled my son in YMCA, I never thought in a million years that after 5 days he would be asking to go to preschool, thanks to Amy, Winnie, and Holly, they have been so patient and kind to my little boy and I am so grateful for them and their hard work. It’s not an easy job and sending off my son to preschool use to be a hard thought, but now I’m thankful that he has all of these wonderful teachers helping him and teaching him.
We just want to say a big THANK YOU to all the amazing YMCA teachers!
You are truly wonderful people, and we appreciate the care, patience, and love you show our kids every single day.
I’m so grateful that my children have not only the best teachers but also incredible friends to look after them.
Your kindness and dedication mean the world to us!
The entire team at YMCA Dolson is amazing and the way they take of the kids is just incredible. Kids feel like it’s their second home. We parents of Mira Doshi are completely satisfied and extremely fortunate that our daughter has got admission into YMCA daycare. Michelle has been very good and like wise kudos to the entire team of YMCA. Three cheers for all of them. 👍🙏🎉🎉
Thank you so much for being such a bright and positive light in Aashwika’s day. We are constantly amazed by your patience and the boundless energy you bring to the classroom every single morning. Because of you guys Aashwika loves coming to daycare, and we are so grateful for all the fun, learning, and growth you facilitate. You are truly wonderful!
Thank you Ms Yan & Ms Tracy, and GPS after care team that cares for him! Thank you for being so patient and caring and inclusive to Nolan! Xoxo! Best team ever!
Early Childhood Educators are the foundation of our children’s first learning experiences. They guide, teach, and nurture with patience, creativity, and care—helping our little ones grow, explore, and discover the world around them.
We are deeply grateful for our ECEs who create safe, welcoming environments where every child feels valued and inspired. You bring peace of mind to families and play an invaluable role in shaping the hearts and minds of our future generation.
Our daughter has excelled since being in care and looks forward to going to school every day! She always has a smile and runs to give them hugs!
Thank you for your kindness, love, support and dedication to our daughter!
Dear Educators at Parkway forest YMCA,
I just want to take a moment to say how truly grateful I am for everything you do. Every day, I see how much happier and more confident my child is , and I know it’s because of you. The warmth, care, and patience you bring to every moment make such a difference.
Each smile I see, every story you share about her day, and all the effort you put into making her time so joyful means the world to me. I know how demanding your work can be, yet you do it with so much love and dedication.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating such a nurturing, happy space where my child feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. Your kindness and care truly shine through everything you do.
To Toddler 1 room:
Thank you so much for all the love, patience, and care you give Olivia each day. It means so much to us knowing she’s in such a warm and nurturing environment. It is very clear to us that she feels safe and loved by all of you and we can tell every morning that she absolutely LOVES being there !
We truly appreciate everything you do to help her grow and shine.
With lots of love,
Thank you so much for helping my son to learn and play, For keeping him safe everyday, Inspired and encouraged him to be the best. I know your job is very hard, but I wanted you to know I appreciate you for every wipe of his bottom, eyes and nose, And on this day, I thank you for all that you have done from my bottom of my heart! Thank you for caring my son! Thank you so much!
Shout out to the outstanding team at Palgrave YMCA! We are truly blessed to have you in our lives. With love and gratitude from Kaiya and her family.
I really appreciate you all for taking of my child like your own and for educating him through the day- making him learn small habits, dance, vocabulary, empathy and care. I can be relieved when I have my child at the daycare because I know he is with the people who love him. Thanks for doing what you do!
To the most qualified and caring team,
Although this is only my second month with you, I already feel so grateful to be part of such an amazing community. From the very beginning, you reassured me that my daughter would be fine, and you proved it through your kindness, patience, and professionalism. I would especially like to thank Ms. Sandra, who took the time to send me pictures and updates about my daughter multiple times during her first days. I truly appreciate this thoughtful gesture, I know how busy an educator’s day can be, yet she made sure to keep me informed and comforted. This reflects how deeply you value collaboration and open communication with families, which I believe are key to a successful learning experience. I also want to mention how grateful I am to another wonderful educator who taught me a valuable way to ease my daughter’s transitions by connecting time to her fingers, a strategy I now use at home. It has made such a positive difference, and I deeply appreciate the guidance and creativity you all share with families. Each one of you is welcoming, always smiling, and so easy to communicate with. Your warmth and professionalism create a comforting environment where children and parents alike feel supported.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Your dedication and compassion truly make a difference every single day.
Thank you Navjit and Esther, for taking wonderful care of Nolan and helping him settle in. You’re amazing!
Thank you Samantha, for always being professional, patient, and quick to respond. We feel very lucky to have Nolan in such a supportive environment!
Thank you for creating such a warm, caring, and joyful environment for Rida every single day. 🌼 The love, patience, and dedication you show make the class a truly happy place where she feels safe, valued, and excited to learn.
Your creativity brings smiles, your kindness builds confidence, and your guidance helps Rida grow in the most beautiful ways. 💕
A special thank-you to the amazing support staff — Parmjeet, Anu, Saima, Heba, and Bushra — for your love, care, and all the thoughtful behind-the-scenes efforts that keep everything running so smoothly. You are truly the heart of the centre. 🌟
We are deeply grateful for everything you do and for the positive difference you make every day in Rida’s life.
Ever since my son started at this daycare, he’s LOVED all the staff. At the St. Elizabeth Seton YMCA, he’s been thriving, especially under the direction of “Ms. Sandra, and Ms. Anu”. Special shoutout to Ms. Shazia (sp?), and Alex! My son loves the staff, has made some great friends, and he’s learned so much from them all. THANK YOU to each of you, for taking great care of my baby. All a mother wants, is to ensure their child is loved, protected, and cared for in the times they can’t be physically present. The YMCA staff has made sure to fulfill their promises to me. He’s autistic and I thought he’d have more trouble following direction, and give them trouble by running away from them but he listens. Every day I pick him up, I get a synopsis of what his day was like and it’s always positive. I’m glad to say my son is a part of the St. Elizabeth Seton YMCA family! :)
Thank you to all the amazing early childhood teachers at City of Vaughan child care for your love, patience, and hard work. You make a big difference in my child’s life each day.
Summer
Thank you 🙏 taking care of our kids.
Thank you for loving our children, for teaching them new skills, for helping them to develop their confidence and delighting in their milestones, the activities they've learned at home, and their burgeoning sense of humour.
Thank you for the quick chats at the beginning and end of the day. Thank you for giving us peace of mind when we drop our kids off each morning - even when we're working.
We see you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for you. Have a wonderful end of 2025
There lots of things we are Thank you for can’t write them all but Thanks for everything.
Thank you so much for all.you do. God bless you all 😘
Thank you so much for everything you do. I have been part of YMCA childcare family only for 1 week, but the childcare workers have been a pleasant to connect with. You all are so amazing and thank you for all that you do.
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