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The Need for a Shift in Perception: Child Care Professionals as Educators

Sioux Falls Thrive President Michelle Erpenbach believes that there needs to be a fundamental change in how the community perceives child care professionals. Rather than viewing them as mere babysitters, Erpenbach asserts that they should be recognized as professional educators. She emphasizes that child care is an industry and profession that deserves support from society as a whole. Erpenbach highlights a conversation where an older gentleman made the mistake of equating child care with babysitting. This misconception undermines the importance of child care professionals and their role in early childhood development.