4C for Children - the pioneering leader, advocate and resource
for high-quality early education and care
in Southwest Ohio, the Miami Valley and Northern Kentucky.

Interested in becoming a family child care provider?

Not everyone can play an instrument, drive a bus, or do many other things, nor should they try. Neither should everyone care for children! Ask yourself:

Do I enjoy children and feel good about spending hours alone with them?
Do I communicate well with parents?
Can I accept children as my major responsibility while they are in my home?
Am I friendly, warm, understanding and affectionate?
Do I have patience and self control?
Am I healthy, and strong enough to be on the job and with children all day, five days a week?
Do I like to provide challenging activities for children?
Do I have (or can I get) adequate toys and furniture for the children?
Does my home provide plenty of hazard-free space, indoors and out, for children

What are some of the benefits of providing child care in my home?

You can be earning income while being home with your own children.
Your children will benefit form learning to share with and care for other children.
Expenses for toys and equipment as well as much of the upkeep of your home will be tax deductible.
You can participate in professional child care organizations that offer support to you both as a parent and caregiver.
You will be introduced to many other resources and training opportunities that will benefit your whole family.
Last, but not least, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have played an important role in getting our next generation off to a good start in life; and their parents off to work with peace of mind.

Resources for family child care providers

In Ohio? Fill out this online form for more information on how to become a family child care provider.

In Kentucky? Fill out this online form for more information on how to become a family child care provider.

Attend a FREE orientation session to find out how you can join the 4C Registry or the Child and Adult Care Food Program. More details here.