A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 8, 2026, AS  PROVIDER APPRECIATION DAY IN THE CITY OF LORAIN, OHIO.

WHEREAS, Child Care Aware® of America, and organizations nationwide are recognizing Child Care Providers on this day; and

WHEREAS, the child care system supports children’s growth, development, and educational advancement while creating positive economic impacts for families and communities; and

WHEREAS, child care providers are essential to the health of our communities by fostering safe and welcoming spaces, supporting working families, and creating enriching environments where children develop lifelong skills; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lorain, recognizes that child care has been and continues to be a lifeline for families, communities, and the economy. As such, it has provided much-needed support to providers to help sustain the viability of child care by having partnerships with local early childhood programs, support for workforce development, and collaboration with community organizations to expand access to care; and

WHEREAS, the City of Lorain recognizes that our community benefits from comprehensive, well-resourced Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organizations, like Starting Point, which builds the supply and quality of child care and support child care providers through coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance; and

WHEREAS, support for affordable, accessible, high-quality child care represents a worthy commitment to help families work, support children’s healthy development and learning, and keep our economy growing.