The Senate resolution recognizes May 9, 2025, as Family Child Care Provider Appreciation Day and designates the entire month of May as the Month of the Family Child Care Provider in Minnesota. It highlights the critical role that family child care providers play in supporting working families, particularly in a state with one of the highest rates of working mothers in the nation. The resolution acknowledges the dedication and sacrifices made by approximately 10,600 licensed family child care providers who create safe, nurturing environments for children, thereby contributing to their social, emotional, and educational development.

Additionally, the resolution specifically honors 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. It emphasizes the importance of family child care providers in fostering the growth and development of children, which is essential for the future of the community and the state. The Senate calls on all Minnesotans to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of family child care providers to the well-being of children and the overall prosperity of Minnesota.