Early childhood professionals shape futures

Peel Region Council recognized October 21, 2026, as Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Day in Peel. This recognition shows our strong commitment to EarlyON, licensed child care, and Peel Inclusion Resource Services (PIRS) professionals.

To recognize your invaluable service, on October 21 our appreciation flag flew proudly in front of the Peel Region main office buildings in Brampton and Mississauga.

On that day, those same buildings were lit up in blue to celebrate Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day.

Our municipal partners in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga also showed their appreciation by lighting their clock towers or raising the campaign flag at their city or town hall on October 21.

Licensed child care and EarlyON programs are important for Peel’s social and economic well-being, and we need child care workers and early childhood educators. Thank you for helping children and families access, learn and grow in safe, inclusive, and engaging spaces across Peel. Your role is essential to our community and your impact is lasting.

We value early childhood professionals

Find resources on becoming an ECE. Learn how we’re advocating for better wages and working conditions for Peel’s child care workers and early childhood professionals.

Watch our video which highlights the positive difference early childhood professionals make in the lives of children and families every day.
 

Hear from Nakiema Palmer, Director of Early Years and Child Care Services at Peel Region, as she talks about how early childhood professionals are helping children and families thrive, and how Peel Region is supporting the workforce.