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.
Dear toddler room educators at Williams Burgess,
We appreciate your hard work, positive energy, welcoming words and happy faces :)
As you know, Gaia loves you!
We as parents are grateful for every happy moment and everything that you teach to her .
Keisha, Manpreet, Jerly and Gurkanwal - Thank you <3
A huge thank you to Alessandra, Fatima, and all the amazing staff at YMCA High Park for the care, patience, and love you bring every day. Your dedication makes such a difference in our children’s lives, and we’re so grateful for all that you do! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
To the amazing staff at the Garthwood YMCA on behalf of my family and myself, we want to thank you all for your hard work and consistent dedication . Staff goes beyond expectations and it doesn’t go unnoticed. We are so appreciative and look forward to continuing our journey with you!
I appreciate the Champlain Trail Y team so very much. They are God sent and provide amazing care for my little boy. Maddie, Paola, Rashida, Sharnalee, Anjana and rest of the team are AMAZING!!!
Ely, Rehanna, Tapasi, and Elsa of West End YMCA have been very kind, supportive, and understanding since day one. Our family would not have the confidence and reassurance that our son is in great hands if we have been treated the other way. Grateful for them and their passion in caring for our children. All the best, I hope they know how much they are appreciated 🤍
To the incredible educators at Kleinburg YMCA,
Thank you for giving our family the confidence to wholeheartedly trust you with caring for Sebastian. We will forever be grateful for your kindness, care, warmth, energy, and especially the love you show him and our family each day. We are so very lucky to have you be a part of our lives.
A big thank you to all the educators and staffs of Oshawa Waverly YMCA. We appreciate all the nurture, patience, love and care towards our daughter, Roseline and every other child in the center. You all are truly the best. God bless you♥️
I would like to take a moment to thank my son Alexander’s educators Marvet, Nisha, Parminder, Manjinder and everyone else in the Dolson YMCA program. I truly appreciate all the hard work, dedication, and support you provide every single day, not only for Alex but for all the children in your care. The patience, love, and commitment you show help these young learners grow, explore, and thrive. These children are our future, and we couldn’t do it without the incredible support from the Dolson YMCA team. You ladies are amazing, and I’m deeply grateful for everything you do.
With heartfelt thanks,
Thank you so much to Georgetown Holy Cross YMCA for taking care of Ellie! She absolutely loves coming to aftercare program and she loves her craft table soooo much! You are the best!!!! Ellie says big thank you!
Thank you Beaver River YMCA educators for helping my favourite people grow, explore, and feel safe in the world. You make a difference every single day. Every giggle, every glued creation carries your quiet magic. The careful prep, the patient cleanup, the gentle reset before the next burst of joy. I notice it all. I value it deeply. And I’m so thankful.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Emily
To Etta's preschool teachers Zohreh and Kelisha. And all the support staff plus Ameeka and Amanda from the toddler days I am so grateful every day for the care, teaching and not to mention diaper changing you provide for Etta every day! She has developed so many skills in your class and we feel very lucky and appreciate all the hard work you do.
Ms Queenet at Lumen, We are so grateful for you! Our kids know they are loved and us parents feel at ease knowing they are well cared for with you!
Thank you thank you!
We want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the incredible care and love you’ve shown to Noah and Gabriel. Your dedication, kindness, and support mean the world to our family. It’s truly comforting to know our children are in such nurturing hands.
Thank you for all that you do — your impact is deeply felt and sincerely valued.
Thank you to all YMCA educators in the david braley vaughan center. We appreciate all your effort.
Afsheen goes above and beyond to enrich and support the children in her program! She often provides items and opportunities to support hand crafts and the child's special interests beyond the curriculum. She truly cares for each of the children and genuinely celebrates their efforts and achievements. Her calm and happy demeanor is such a great example to the children and we are grateful to have her stability and presence at GKPS. Thank you Afsheen!
I do appreciate Hazel team. Tanweer, Jerelyn,Riya and other educators do an amazing Job! You are so creative, patient and dedicative. Thank you for taking good care for Jesper. Let him feel safe, comfortable and confident here.
Best wishes for you.
My daughter has a reflection of Ms. Valerie's personality in her. She is deeply touched by Ms. Valerie, her kindness and wisdom. I am grateful to YMCA for engaging such soulful mentors.
To all the staff at St. Rose of Lima, thank you SO much for your love, patience, care and hard work! You make our baby so happy!!
Thank you for all that you do. For being a home away from home for a piece of our heart. It is not easy to part with our little one for the day. But you make it easy, because she is so happy to be with you all.
We know that she is safe, engaged, learning, loved, and cared for while she is with you. We are so grateful and so thankful for each and every one of you!
I would like to recognize an amazing Georgetown St Bridget YMCA team for an amazing care and commitment they provide to the kids and their families every day. I would like to send special thanks to Michelle, Andrea, Marcy and Dianna who are caring for my daughter Krissy evey day! Many thanks to you! You are doing an amazing job and I am very grateful for you ❤️
Thank you Mehnaaz, Amna & Asima for taking care of Denesha. You all helped a lot to make her comfortable in a new environment. Thanks for all you love & care.
Thank you Mehnaaz,Amna & Asima for taking care of Denesha. You all helped a lot to make her comfortable in a new environment. Thanks for all you love & care.
Thank you so much to the truly wonderful staff at St. Wilfrid YMCA. Your kindness and dedication mean the world to us. It’s inspiring to see how deeply my child connects with each of you in such a special way. I am incredibly grateful for all the love, patience, and care you provide. Words can’t fully express my appreciation for everything you do.
To staff of Nottingham YMCA,
Thank you all for all your efforts on a day to day basis. Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed and I appreciate each and everyone of you. Thank you for caring for the children and each other :)
Sana is very caring, the way she looks after Danika we are relieved. Her kind & calm nature reflects in her behaviour. Danika loves Sana a lot. She loves to read book with Sana, thank you Sana for being there for her when we are busy in our work.
Thank you to all the staff for your dedication to the children and for helping dual-income families by easing their concerns. Once again, our heartfelt thanks to the YMCA organization and all its workers.
Thanks to all educators at Lucy maud for your love and support and care for my daughter Grace ROGBITAN.
I appreciate you all.
We love our YMCA teachers! From infant room teachers Cass, Kayla, Tina and Kelly to our toddler teachers Tammy, Mandy and Romie. Not to mention all the other wonderful people who Maya sees day to day at the YMCA. Maya loves coming to daycare every day & we can see how well cared-for she is. She mentions your names at home on weekends as if to ask when she is going to see you guys again! Thank you for loving our girl and taking such amazing care of her.
Special shout out to Cait for helping us find care for Maya in at St Kateri YMCA. We are forever grateful to you!
Thank you to ALL the staff at Cedar Glen YMCA! We truly appreciate everything you do each and every day for our boys. Your kindness, patience, and care mean so much to our family. It’s amazing to see how much they learn, grow, and smile because of the love and attention you put into your work.
We appreciate all the energy, creativity, and heart you bring into the classroom — it doesn’t go unnoticed. You make such a difference in their little lives, and we’re so grateful for you!
To all the wonderful educators at St. Kateri YMCA - we are extremely fortunate to have you in our baby’s life. It will be almost a year now since Krishna started his daycare and you became his second family.
Thank you for everything you do! Forever grateful 🙏🏻
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