Dayhome Professionals Week - May 11 - 15, 2026
Last year, ADSN formally declared the week following Mother’s Day as Dayhome Professionals Week in Alberta — a dedicated time to recognize the unique and essential role dayhome providers play in our child care system. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the depth, professionalism, and impact of this work, and to ensure dayhome providers are seen, valued, and respected across the province.
Why this week matters
Dayhome professionals play a vital role in Alberta’s child care system, yet their work often happens quietly and out of view. Operating from their homes, they care for small, mixed-age groups of children while balancing the responsibilities of educator, caregiver, and business owner—all without the support of a larger team.
This work is highly skilled, deeply relational, and essential to families across the province, but it is not always well understood or fully recognized.
Dayhome Professionals Week exists to change that—bringing visibility to the dayhome model, celebrating the people behind it, and ensuring this work is seen, valued, and respected.
WAYS TO CELEBRATE
For Dayhome Providers
Take a moment to recognize your own impact. Share a photo, a story, or a reflection about your dayhome and the work you do. This week is about you.
For Families
Say thank you. A note, a message, or a small gesture can go a long way in recognizing the care and dedication your provider brings every day.
For Communities
Help raise awareness. Share posts, talk about the importance of dayhome care, and recognize the providers in your area.
For Agencies & Organizations
Highlight the work of dayhome professionals. Share provider spotlights, amplify their voices, and acknowledge the unique role they play in the child care system.
On Social Media
Join the conversation by sharing stories, photos, and appreciation posts.
Use: #DayhomeProfessionalsWeek
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOL KIT
Help us spread the word and celebrate Dayhome Professionals Week across Alberta. Whether you’re a provider, family, or organization, your voice helps bring visibility to this work.
Use the Hashtag
#DayhomeProfessionalsWeek
Sample Captions
For Providers:
Proud to be a dayhome provider 
This work is meaningful, challenging, and incredibly important. Celebrating Dayhome Professionals Week and the impact we make every day. #DayhomeProfessionalsWeek
For Families:
So grateful for our dayhome provider and the care, support, and love they give our child every day. #DayhomeProfessionalsWeek
For Organizations/Agencies:
This week, we recognize the dedication and impact of dayhome professionals across Alberta. Thank you for the essential role you play in supporting children and families. #DayhomeProfessionalsWeek
General Post:
It’s Dayhome Professionals Week — a time to recognize the unique and essential role dayhome providers play in our communities. Join us in celebrating their work. #DayhomeProfessionalsWeek
What to Share
- A photo of your dayhome space
- A moment from your day
- A thank you message
- A provider spotlight
- A reflection on what dayhome care means to you
- One of ADSN’s created graphics
We’ve created some social media graphics to help you celebrate with us! We have created graphics for both providers and parents/general community.
PROVIDER SPOTLIGHT
Dayhome Professionals Week is about recognizing the people behind the work.
Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing Provider Spotlights—highlighting the dedication, care, and impact of dayhome professionals across Alberta. These stories help bring visibility to the dayhome model and celebrate the meaningful relationships providers build with children and families every day.
Know an incredible dayhome provider?
Nominate them to be featured.
Are you a provider?
We’d love to hear your story.
Help Us Make Dayhome Care More Visible
Dayhome professionals are an essential part of Alberta’s child care landscape, supporting children and families in meaningful, lasting ways.
This week is about more than recognition—it’s about increasing awareness, celebrating contributions, and ensuring this work is seen, valued, and respected.
Join us in celebrating Dayhome Professionals Week.