York Day Early Learning

Early childhood educators do far more than supervise. They build confidence, support emotional growth, encourage curiosity, and create safe spaces for children to learn and thrive. Investing in educators means investing in children, families, and our entire community.

Our students have been enjoying the sunshine in our newly renovated outdoor classroom!

Outdoor play provides so many benefits, supporting physical health, mental well-being, creativity, and cognitive development. 🌤🍃🔎🐛

Today, May 11, is A Day Without Childcare

Child care is more than a service. It's essential infrastructure that keeps York County working.

Yet too many families struggle to find and afford care, and too many providers struggle to stay open.

A York County survey captures the real-life impact of childcare challenges.

Early results show -
- 85% of parents report they would need to miss work within days of a childcare disruption
- 100% of parents indicate they would be forced out of the workforce long-term without reliable childcare
- Families report significant financial strain without two incomes, with many noting that the lack of childcare would require one or more parents to leave the workforce

We at York Day Early Learning believe public and private investments in early childhood education are essential to solving these challenges and building a stronger York County.

Today, consider how childcare has impacted YOU and add your voice to this important movement:
- Complete the York County Runs on Childcare survey - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=uu5JVJfAG0KZ92n0bfWXew7iWkuTU2pAjEzofdRvskdUQzZFTzYyNTZITEJQODNCSEQyT0kxRFRPSC4u&route=shorturl
- Share your story on social media using
- Posting a photo or reflection about the role childcare plays in your lives
- Engage your employer, policymakers, and community leaders in the conversation

What did you dream about as a kid? 🌙

York's youngest learners are dreaming right now — and we have a chance to invest in the futures they're growing into.

Give Local York stretches your donation thanks to prizes and their stretch pool. Your gift to York Day Early Learning goes further during these 24 hours than any other time of year.

https://www.givelocalyork.org/organization/york-day

Right now, somewhere in York, a baby is sleeping. 🌙
They don't know yet what they're capable of. But we do.
Tonight, while the county sleeps, Give Local York is awarding special prizes for overnight donations — which means your gift right now goes further than it would at any other time of day.

Dream with us. Invest in York's youngest learners.

https://www.givelocalyork.org/organization/york-day