Thank You, Teachers and Child Care Providers

The Defense Department is committed to supporting the overall well-being of service members, military families and veterans. The DoD thanks all teachers, child care staff and Family Child Care providers who support military families. They are a positive influence in this foundational support system for military families, dedicated to the mission and passionate about making a difference in the lives of military-connected children, youth and teens.

Our teachers, professional staff and child care providers care for and provide instruction, guidance and creative and engaging activities for our military-connected children, youth and teens — so they can learn, grow and have fun from birth to adolescence.

About Provider Appreciation Day

Provider Appreciation Day is an annual celebration to recognize the work of teachers, child care staff, FCC providers and other educators of young children.

The Defense Department and Office of Military Community and Family Policy have expanded our thank you to all teachers, child care staff and FCC providers who give their time, attention and skills to helping the military community thrive.