On May 10th, Family Resource Center hosted a special celebration in honor of Child Care Provider Appreciation Day at the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Manteca, CA. Over 100 local Child Care Providers attended the event which included an appreciation breakfast, networking, resources on self-care, child development, and giveaways. The keynote speaker for the day’s event was, Sonia Manzano (15-time Emmy-Award winning actress and television writer who played “Maria” on “Sesame Street”). Ms. Manzano shared with the Providers the importance of the early childhood education field and shared her personal journey: “From the South Bronx to Sesame Street: A Story of Inclusion & Belonging.” Child Care Providers received a signed copy of her Ms. Manzano’s children’s book, “No Dogs Allowed” as a keepsake of the day. The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors added to the joyous occasion by reading a proclamation-“encouraging all San Joaquin County residents to recognize Child Care Providers throughout the County for their dedication to providing quality care and learning services, and for the important role they play in our children’s future.”
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