Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees

August 10, 2023

CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees:

Eleanor German, associate attorney, Katz Teller
Samantha Buyniski Goldfeder, senior vice president, MediaLink
Katie Kennedy, assistant vice president, accounting policy, Constellation Insurance, Inc.
Pamela L. Page-Boykins, retired, The Procter & Gamble Co.
Christopher Pratt, vice president, HORAN
Rana Schiff, senior director, HR business partner, The Kroger Co.

Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell

August 9, 2023

4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.

“When I got on the call and they said it was an award, there’s an amount of emotion that came over my body. ” Anna said. “It was like I’m making a difference and people see it.”

Colleen Swanson Named 4C Chief Financial Officer

August 8, 2023

Swanson Brings Deep Experience with Nonprofit Financial Operations

CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed Colleen Swanson to the role of chief financial officer in an effort to lead the organization’s financial goals of helping more families find quality child care.

Make Back-To-School Transitions Easier

July 31, 2023

Back to school is an exciting and anxious time for both kids and parents. Big changes are hard for anyone, but they can be especially difficult for the little ones. A little preparation before the first day back to school can help put you and your child at ease.

Here are six tips to help you get ready for another year of learning.

August ELDS Trainings: Register Today

July 14, 2023

Special ELDS Training Opportunities

4C for Children is offering training opportunities to highlight the new Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Before signing up for any training below, you must complete the 2-hour Online Overview. Once you’ve completed the online overview, sign up for the following training.

Water Play at Your Child Care Program

July 10, 2023

Inflate the pools, get the water toys, and take the sensory tables outdoors! Water play is a great idea for a hot summer day. Playing in water not only fosters sensory development but can also help children develop lifelong math skills.

Here are some ideas for water play to incorporate on the next hot summer day.

Add Exercise to Summer Activities

June 30, 2023

Summer vacation for children means being more carefree. Days are often less structured, and they enjoy having a break from the daily grind of school and homework. At the same time, families are still busy and there are schedules to keep.

Gala Champions, Presenting Sponsor Announced

June 23, 2023

CINCINNATI, June 20, 2023 – 4C for Children will celebrate four honorees for their support and commitment to early childhood education at the 2023 Champions Gala, presented by PNC Bank, on Nov. 4 at Cincinnati Music Hall. Read More about Gala Champions, Presenting Sponsor Announced »

WLWT Highlights Child Care Teacher Shortage

June 21, 2023

A 4C for Children survey shows child care programs continue to struggle with staffing issues that result in needing to close classroom. Recently, WLWT highlighted this issue in an interview with Vanessa Freytag, 4C for Children president and CEO.

“Unfortunately, we hear stories of many families who are expecting a child, and they do have to put their name on a waiting list, typically nearly the minute that they find out that they are pregnant,” Vanessa Freytag said in the June 12 segment.

Fight Boredom with Family Fun

June 1, 2023

Ways to keep children learning through the summer months

School is out and summer is here. The next few months are an important time for families to find ways for children to continue learning throughout the summer. For many parents, you fear the words, “I’m bored.”

Swanson Brings Deep Experience with Nonprofit Financial Operations

Special ELDS Training Opportunities

Ways to keep children learning through the summer months

Here are some fun ideas that will make boredom a thing of the past: Read More about Fight Boredom with Family Fun »