❤️ Child care workers and Early Childhood Educators celebrated across Simcoe County
Midhurst/ October 23, 2026 – This week, in celebration of Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, the County of Simcoe has been recognizing the people who dedicate their lives to strengthening the next generation and supporting families across Simcoe County.
Celebrated across Ontario each year, Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day provides communities with an opportunity to thank and recognize the contributions that child care workers and Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) make in the lives of young children every day. Through early learning, these skilled professionals promote children’s development and well-being while supporting the needs of families and the broader community. Their work enhances quality of life and helps residents fully participate in the economic and social life of their communities.
Throughout the week on social media, the County has been showcasing how professionals in the early learning and child care sector make a difference in the lives of young children across the region.
Earlier this week, Basil Clarke, Warden of the County of Simcoe, issued a proclamation in support of child care workers and Early Childhood Educators ahead of this evening’s County-sponsored celebration dinner and Saturday’s We Are Stronger Together licensed child care conference.
The County of Simcoe invites residents to watch its video, The Years Before 5 Shape Lives, available on the County’s YouTube channel, to learn more about the importance of early childhood development. In addition, residents are encouraged to visit simcoe.ca/ECE to learn more about career opportunities, access resources, and find supports related to early learning and child care across the region.
About the County of Simcoe
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
