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4C for Children to Recognize 50 Honorees

August 10, 2022

Local advocates to be celebrated at 4C for Children 50th Anniversary Champions Gala, Presented by PNC Bank

CINCINNATI, Aug. 10, 2022 – 4C for Children will honor its retired CEO, Sallie Westheimer, during the organization’s Champions Gala. The event, which is presented by PNC Bank, takes place Oct. 8 at Music Hall.

The gala will celebrate 4C for Children’s 50th anniversary serving Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley as a premier resource for high-quality early education and care for the youngest children in our community.

Stabilization Grants: The Latest Updates

August 8, 2022

new update 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 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.

All ODJFS licensed programs meeting the Phase 3 qualifications are eligible to receive these funds. A child care program doesn’t need to be SUTQ-rated or provide care for families using publicly funded child care to apply for these Stabilization Grants. Payment timelines are still estimated to be 4-6 weeks from the application approval date.

Tap Into Resources to Open or Expand a Child Care Business

August 5, 2022

There has never been a better time to consider starting or expanding a family child care or center-based business! 4C for Children is recruiting new licensed child care programs and helping current programs expand in the counties and communities we serve in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley.

Powering Early Education and Care for 50 Years

August 4, 2022

4C for Children logo featuring a green "4" and blue "C" with a green child figure holding a star, symbolizing early education and child care. A gold badge reads "1972-2022, 50 Years." The text “for Children” is at the bottom. 4C for Children is celebrating 50 years of service with a series of events that intend to recognize local community leaders and volunteers who have helped make strides in the field of early childhood education.

Nominate an Extraordinary Educator

July 29, 2022

Do you know an early childhood educator or program administrator who is making a difference in the lives of young children and families? If so, nominate them for one of two honors 4C for Children will award at the annual Leadership and Early Childhood Conference on Oct. 21-22, 2022, at the Sharonville Convention Center. The deadline for submitting nominations is Sept. 30.

Family Child Care Connections: July 2022

July 21, 2022

family child care connections Welcome to our Family Child Care Provider e-news feature that includes resources specifically for 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: July 2022 »

Parenting Hot Topic: Transitioning to Kindergarten

July 6, 2022

Text graphic says "Hello Kindergarten" with a heart and a colorful rainbow. "Hello" is in cursive pink, and "KINDERGARTEN" is in bold navy blue letters. The rainbow has pastel colors and a yellow star underneath.

Read our monthly parenting e-newsletter for July 2022, featuring tips and strategies for families with young children.

Everything I really need to know in life, I learned in kindergarten–or at least that’s what Robert Fulghum proposed in his book of the same name! Read More about Parenting Hot Topic: Transitioning to Kindergarten »

Parenting Hot Topic: The Great Outdoors

June 1, 2022

family of 4 riding bicycles together Read our monthly parenting e-newsletter for June 2022, featuring tips and strategies for families with young children.

Do you remember playing outside during the summer until the street lights came on or being outside every day until you were called for dinner?

Family Child Care Connections: June 2022

May 18, 2022

Four diverse people with different hair colors and styles stand together, arms around each other. Text reads, "4C for Children Family Child Care Connections" on a light blue background. Welcome to our Family Child Care Provider e-news feature that includes resources specifically for 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: June 2022 »