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Educator Appreciation Day
YMCA OF GREATER TORONTO

"You Are Appreciated!"

Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, October 21, 2025

The messages below were shared by families, coworkers, and community partners to celebrate and thank the incredible people who care for and inspire children.

Those who provide both care and programs for children bring light to every day—they ignite curiosity, confidence, and joy in the lives they touch. We’re deeply grateful for all that you do.

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Dear YMCA Team,

Thank you so much for all that you do. I want to personally express how much I appreciate the incredible dedication and care you bring not only to the children, but to our entire community. Your hard work truly makes a difference in our kids’ lives and in making our experiences as families so much easier and more joyful.

We really appreciate how you invest your time and dedication into every program and every camp, and how you make being part of the YMCA feel like being part of a big, supportive family. Thank you for everything you do—it’s truly appreciated more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️

From Helen T family

Happy Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day! Thank you for the love, patience, and dedication you pour into shaping little minds every day. Your care and guidance make such a difference. You are truly appreciated!

From Eloise Liu

To all the past educators for summer camp (Streetsville Mississauga) I can’t appreciate your patience enough most especially the 2025 summer camp staff. You guys were and are phenomenal. We still do the signature dance at home and laugh a lot about it. Mason and Tracey miss summer camp because of you. Thanks for your kindness and the peace that you give me by knowing my children are having a blast at camp

Love : Mason and Tracey Oyeyipo

From Bola

You doing a great job! Your help is priceless! Your patience is unbelievable! You are amazing! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

From Viacheslav

Happy ECE day celebration to our YMCA (St Benard of Clairvaux staff) we appreciate all your love, kindness and support. Thanks for being a place my children look forward to every day. Thank you so much Miss Sunnie for your help while I was transferring the children. God bless you maam. Love Mason and Tracey Oyeyipo

From Bola

Thank you Stella, Vilma, Anilda for the love, patience, and gentle care you all give to Trishan every single day. You presence brings comfort, hands bring safety and your heart brings warmth like mother - that means everything.

Taking care of infant is not a small task. It take strength, kindness and lots of emotions and you all do so beautifully.

The way Stella and Anilda calls Trishan a ‘laddoo’ that fills my heart with love. And I can feel your love and warmth for Trishan.

Vimla always say that Trishan is a happy baby, never cry after waking up. Always want to play. These line make my trust stronger and a sense of relief.

You are not just the caregiver- you’re a part of Laddoo’s early world and that is something we will always treasure.

Thank you all and Lilly for helping raise our happy baby with so much love. ❤️

From Amandeep and Homendra

Thank you so much for your love and care for my children. Thank you for showing them that they are loved and valued by you. We love you for your dedication, kindness, support and advice when needed. Thanks to the Churchill Meadows P.S YMCA, we miss you all a lot and we hope to visit soon. Mason and Tracey still speak fondly about their experience with you all.

We are grateful for the gift of all our incredible and dedicated Educators.

From Bola, Bayo, Mason and Tracey Oyeyipo,

The kindy team at Dr. Roberta Bondar (rm109) is simply exceptional! We had the pleasure of having Monica & Swaraj last year and we’re beyond thrilled to see that they would be there again this school year. They are caring, helpful and it is a joy to have them take care of my son.

From Lindsey

We would like to thank Ms. Jessica, Ms. Stella, Ms. Shirley, Ms. Irshad, Ms. May Lee, and every educator from Unionville Central Park YMCA Child Care Centre for all the love and support you’ve given to Arianna since she was just two years old and now as a happy three-year-old. She has learned to speak, communicate, and understand others with kindness. Arianna loves being at YMCA because of your patience, creativity, and big smiles, and she always looks forward to seeing her teachers and friends every morning. Thank you for creating such a caring and joyful environment, and for helping her grow with confidence every day.

From Arianna Yang Family

We would like to thank all the educators- especially the amazing ECEs in the toddler room - for their care and dedication.

Thank you for making Elliot feel welcomed and helping him transition smoothly into a new space. We are truly grateful for all you do!

From Elliot’s family

Thank you to all of Callan's teachers in Infant Room 1 (Shilpa, Shomi, Lilly and Shala) for your love and care for him! He loves being there and he's learned so much since he started. We are so grateful that he had received such great care and attention at YMCA STC. We look forward to seeing his continuing growth now that he's moved up to the Toddler room.

From Reaksmey Sockhak

My babies were the very first at the St. Augustine YMCA. The unbelievable trust I have for the group of women that work there is unbelievable. I wanted to thank all the ladies there but mostly Maryana! The love and care she has for my two little ones is out of this world .

From Ilenia C ( Francesco & Adriano )

Sana, Diljot and Saleeha, we cannot thank each of you enough for the love and care you provide to Jade daily. She genuinely looks forward to her days with you and often brings you up in stories.

From Catheryn

Thank you so much for all you do. Know that your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. You take such great care of our children each and every day. Thank you for all you do.

From Osmond's Family

Thank you so much for all you do. Know that your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. You take such great care of our children each and every day. Thank you for all you do.

From Osmond's Family

To the Russel Barber Y, we are truly appreciative of the care you have provided to all our children. Especially to the toddler room teachers, Jasjeet, Amanpreet and Sindhu, my boys love you guys! To the After-school teachers, Xtina, Hacoumo and Krysta, Jacob loves you guys!! And also to Brianna and Kathyrn who always goes above and beyond for the well being of all our children. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!

From Warner Family

We love our YMCA child care educators - they are truly dedicated to the learning, safety and growth of our child. As a first time parent placing their child in the care of others, I could not have asked for a more welcoming, reliable and safe environment where I know my child is in the best hands. We love our teachers and cannot say thank you enough!

From JK

Thank you for being a second home for my kids, Leo and Gia. They always talk about the fun activities and good time they had in their class.

From Ana-Maria Matei

Thank you so much to all the amazing educators for the love and care you show every day. Anna truly enjoys coming to daycare because of your warmth and kindness. We really appreciate the way you make her feel happy, cared for, and even take the time to make her hair look so cute! It means so much to us — thank you for everything you do :)

From Anna’s parents-Rachel and James

Hello, I would like to send my shout out and appreciation to the awesome and caring YMCA staff from Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic School ❤️ Sol, Binnie, Nadia, Zeinab.


From Adam’s Parents

THANK YOU BINNY and ZAINAB! Binny, you are so kind, patient and caring of our little sassy Maddie. Zainab, you are such a warm welcome and really care for our Maiya! We feel so confident and happy with our favorite little people in your care. They are loved, well snacked.. and are provided with enriching playtime ! Shoutout to Nadia and the other caring providers too :) we appreciate you all! Thanks for everything!

From The McIntyre's

Good day to all, my family and i want to thank and appreciate you all for your dedication, patience and love that you all give to all the kids at YMCA especially at St Francis de sales.

From Hannah and Ezekiel Poleon at St Francis de Sales.

We love you all.

From Hannah and Ezekiel Poleon

You guys are doing great with our son Salvador —and the rest of the kids as well!!! Since he started attending Saint Jerome (North York) one year ago, we've seen such a gratifying and rewarding progress in him. We are very grateful for your hard work and dedication to all the kids you educate every day. Special thanks to Miss Kelisha, who has been a key piece in our son's growth.

From The Talledo family

I am thankful to my child educators for being there for my child. Special shout to Tripthi, Layla, Selvi and each and every staff for accommodating my son.

From Carren

Thank you so much to teachers and staff of Coledale YMCA. Your thoughtfulness, creativity and loving care has really made a difference in our kids. Harper has matured and moved seamlessly into JK and Kinsley has so much to say and is brimming with confidence. Your attention to detail and love has made such a difference in their lives and we appreciate all your hard work! Thank you once again!

From Harper, Kinsley, Tristan, Eunice and Brian

THANK YOU!! We wouldn’t be able to be where we are as a family without Child Care Educators! You are all so amazing and I can’t express our gratitude enough!

From Liann

Thank you so much for taking such good care of me every day! I love spending time with you at the YMCA. 🥰🥰🥰

From Termeh

I just wanted to express how much my son, Xavier C, loves being at the YMCA. The staff is wonderful, and every time I pick him up, I practically have to drag him out because he wants to stay!

Thank you for everything you do. I really appreciate the love and care you provide to all the kids!

From Xavier C and Family

Dear Morrish Child Care Team, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the love, patience, and care you show our girls every day. It means so much to know they are in such kind, capable hands. Your warmth, dedication, and the joy you bring into their lives do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for all you do — not just for our kids, but for every child lucky enough to be in your care. With sincere appreciation...

From The Allen Family

Avir's educators Pooja, Jaipreet, Parwinder and every other staff working in toddler's room are super sweet and makes us feel so comfortable leaving Avir in their care. I couldn't have asked for better people to leave my child with. Thank you so much for taking care of Avir like your own.

From Himani and Ankush


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