The Minnesota Senate has introduced a resolution to recognize May 9, 2025, as Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day and the entire month of May as the Month of the Family Child Care Provider. This resolution highlights the critical role that family child care providers play in the state, particularly given Minnesota's high rate of working mothers who require accessible and affordable child care. It acknowledges the dedication of approximately 10,600 licensed family child care providers who create safe, nurturing environments for children, thereby supporting their social, emotional, and cultural development.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of family child care providers as small business operators who contribute significantly to the economic growth and prosperity of Minnesota. It specifically recognizes the Kids-R-It Child Care Center and Preschool, along with its program directors and teachers, for their commitment to providing quality early childhood education. The Senate calls on all Minnesotans to honor and express gratitude to family child care providers for their invaluable contributions to the community and the future of the state's children.