Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) supports the recovery and stabilization of child care providers across the nation. In Ohio, this money is now available to child care programs in the form of Stabilization Sub-grants. Since these funds are being distributed through grants that means the money does not need to be paid back if it is used according to the guidelines. Read More about Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Q&A »
Parenting Hot Topic: Growing the Food on Your Table
Read our monthly parenting e-newsletter for March 2022, featuring tips and strategies for families with young children. Read More about Parenting Hot Topic: Growing the Food on Your Table »
Recent Updates from ODJFS: March 1, 2022
In case you missed it, here are some recent updates shared to child care providers from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services: Read More about Recent Updates from ODJFS: March 1, 2022 »
Join us in March for these Coaching Opportunities
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio child care providers are encouraged to join us for the following free opportunities that are available to support you in your development as a child care professional. Connect with your peers and achieve your professional goals together! Read More about Join us in March for these Coaching Opportunities »
4C for Children Receives L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant
4C for Children has received a $100,000 grant from the L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation to ensure that local child care providers can access the coaching and training resources they need to increase their Ohio Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) ratings. Read More about 4C for Children Receives L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant »
4C for Children Receives PNC Foundation Grant
4C for Children has received a $50,000 grant from the PNC Foundation to ensure that local child care providers can access the coaching and training resources they need to increase Ohio Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) ratings. This is critical support for child care teachers and administrators as they continue to care for and educate the youngest children in our community and support our region’s most vulnerable families by providing access to quality child care. Read More about 4C for Children Receives PNC Foundation Grant »
Coaching Corner: February/March 2022
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio child care providers are encouraged to join us for the following free opportunities that are available to support you in your development as a child care professional. Connect with your peers and achieve your professional goals together! Read More about Coaching Corner: February/March 2022 »
Parenting Hot Topic: Self-Esteem
Read our monthly parenting e-newsletter for February 2022, featuring tips and strategies for families with young children.
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Family Child Care Connections: January 2022 E-News
Welcome to our Family Child Care Provider e-news feature! Once every other month we will gather resources that are specific to Family Child Care Providers in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio. Stay tuned to receive the latest updates to help support you in your business and your journey to providing quality care for our youngest learners. Read More about Family Child Care Connections: January 2022 E-News »
ODJFS Announcement About SUTQ
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has announced improvements that are coming to Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) in order to ease the burden on child care providers to achieve quality ratings. Read More about ODJFS Announcement About SUTQ »