4C for Children Coaches are here for you! We are here to support you as you walk through your child care journey…if you are just starting out or if you are seeking to increase your Step Up To Quality rating. Join us for a virtual session! Read More about Coaching Corner: June Sessions »
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Hero Pay for Ohio Child Care Providers
Child care providers: You are essential! We are pleased to see the recognition of your amazing efforts through Gov. DeWine’s Hero Pay initiative. As shared by ODJFS, child care providers may be eligible for Hero Pay, dating back to October 2020 and through September 2021. You can receive $300 per quarter up to a total of $1,200. First quarter payments will begin in mid-July 2021. Read More about Hero Pay for Ohio Child Care Providers »
Child Care Start Up Funds Allocated
A Note from 4C for Children President/CEO Vanessa Freytag:
For the past several weeks, 4C for Children has worked with members of the Cincinnati City Council to advocate for additional support for and expansion of child care programs in the community. As a result, $1 million of the approximately $279 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal stimulus funds earmarked for Cincinnati have been allocated to a Child Care Startup Fund, which would provide critical resources and start-up funding for potential child care providers. Read More about Child Care Start Up Funds Allocated »
Coaching Corner: May & June Sessions!
4C for Children Coaches are here for you! We are here to support you as you walk through your child care journey…if you are just starting out or if you are seeking to increase your Step Up To Quality rating. Join us for a virtual session! Read More about Coaching Corner: May & June Sessions! »
Free Training Through June 30
4C for Children’s virtual Ohio Approved training is free from now through June 30! Read More about Free Training Through June 30 »
Submit Your Proposal: Present At Our Conference!
The annual 4C for Children Leadership & Early Childhood Conference will take place October 22-23, 2021. Read on for how you can be involved in this exciting annual event! Read More about Submit Your Proposal: Present At Our Conference! »
Essentials of Leadership May 20: Can We Talk?
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio family child care providers and child care center administrators/directors/owners are invited to join the next edition of our series of free sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills. Read More about Essentials of Leadership May 20: Can We Talk? »
Child Care Providers: We Appreciate You!
Today is National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day! Members of the 4C for Children Board of Trustees, our staff and their families have put together a special message just for our Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio child care providers to celebrate all that you do to give our community’s children the best possible start in life. Read More about Child Care Providers: We Appreciate You! »
All About Water Safety!
Sunny days and warm weather draw us to pools, sprinklers, creeks, and lakes for fun and cooling off. Plus, these are all fun ways for children to play and we know that learning happens through play! Despite all the fun and learning opportunities, keep in mind that water play—whether in your backyard or at the community pool—can be also be dangerous. Read More about All About Water Safety! »
PD Biennium Deadline Approaches
The current professional development (PD) biennium comes to an end on June 30, 2021. As of May 1, 2021 there are only 60 days left! This means all administrators, lead teachers, assistant teachers and family child care providers working in a SUTQ star-rated program must have completed 20 hours of Ohio Approved training by June 30. Failure to meet the deadline will result in loss of your program’s Step Up To Quality rating and contract to provide care to children receiving the Publicly Funded Child Care subsidy. What are the requirements? Read More about PD Biennium Deadline Approaches »