The Childcare Coalition of Dodge City hosted a successful Childcare Provider Appreciation Dinner on Friday, May 8, in recognition of National Childcare Provider Appreciation Day, bringing together childcare professionals, community partners, and local supporters to celebrate the important role providers play in Ford County.

In celebration of Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, over 40 licensed providers gathered for a special evening of recognition on Friday, May 9, during Dodge City's first-ever Child Care Provider Appreciation Event. Hosted by the Childcare Coalition of Dodge City (CCDC) and the Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation, supported by generous sponsors and local businesses, the event highlighted child care providers' essential role in the community.