June 3 - 10 - Early Childhood Education Week

This week the province pays tribute to Early Childhood Education. The professionals who teach and care for young children are celebrating their profession with the families and children who attend their centers. At one time, day cares were looked at at babysitters. Now they are important stepping stones in childrens' development both socially and educationally. On Saturday a celebration was held at NBCC in Miramichi were families, children and workers in early childhood education gathered to have some fun. There were jumping castles, magicians, hot dogs and cotton candy, and plenty of smiles. Wednesday is Educator Appreciation Day, and later in the week some the centers in Miramichi are having events at their facilities to celebrate with with their clients and their children.

From the provincial website:

In 2008, the Legislative Assembly proclaimed the first week of June every year as Early Learning and Child Care Week, and the Wednesday of this week Early Childhood Educator Day. The initiative was inspired by several discussions with the ECCENB Board of Directors. The goal was to raise the population’s awareness of early learning and care services, promote a sense of pride in educators, and emphasize the value of the early childhood education profession.

Every year since, we have invited parents, grandparents and the community at large to celebrate this event by taking part in various activites such as parades and community picnics, open doors, outings at the park and the declaration of Early Learning and Child Care Week in communities across the

province. We have encouraged educators to promote their profession and celebrate their accomplishments. Every year, several parents join in the festivities and show their appreciation for early childhood educators.

We call upon all New Brunswick citizens to appreciate the role of early childhood educators and to recognize the value of the work accomplished with children and families, for healthy community that celebrate diversity and inclusion, economic development and population growth in the province of New Brunswick.

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