Children still need a childhood with dirt, mud, puddles, trees, sticks and tadpoles. —Brooke Hampton
Spring is on the way! Take the opportunity to observe nature changing right before our eyes. Read More about The Great Outdoors—From Your Yard to Beyond! »
There are some new financial supports that child care programs who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for. The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened applications for new loans and grants. Please see the resources below that include webinar recordings and links to information that can walk you through the application process step-by-step. Read More about New SBA Loan and Grant Programs for Child Care »
Many child care programs operating before- and/or after-school programs have been temporarily closed due to schools being closed for in-person learning. If your program had a PFCC Agreement prior to closing and you are now preparing to re-open when your school district re-opens, it’s important that you understand the following ODJFS star-rating reinstatement rule and take appropriate action to ensure there’s no interruption in your ability to serve families. Read More about What You Need to Know: Star-Rating Reinstatement for Before- and After-School Program Re-opening »
Have you ever thought “What is wrong with this child?”
Perhaps the question should be “What has happened to this child?”
Become aware and informed about how trauma affects
Expand your skills to respond to children, identify coping responses and build strengths and resilience by getting a Trauma Informed Care Certificate. Follow this link to learn more and for registration information for free Ohio Approved workshops through OCCRRA. Read More about Trauma Informed Child Care »
Beginning today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is opening a 14-day exclusive Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan application period for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees, which includes family child care homes as sole proprietors. The PPP is a SBA-backed loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the pandemic.
While applications aren’t due until March 31 (when the program closes unless extended by Congress), this freeze in applications gives lenders and community partners more time to work with small businesses to submit their applications, while also ensuring that larger PPP-eligible businesses will still have plenty of time to apply for and receive support before the application deadline.
For more information about the program and how to apply, click here.
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Our country is at a tipping point, and our children’s futures are at stake. As the nation attempts to recover and rebuild from COVID-19, we must focus on the needs of children and their families—particularly in the prenatal to three period—or we risk creating a generation of children further behind than any other in recent history. That is why we’re joining national organizations in the launch of #KidsAreEssential. Read More about #KidsAreEssential »
Do you need help with strategies for interacting with children, best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion, or maybe you need to grow your knowledge around working with school-agers? 4C for Children has virtual training this March to help you provide quality early education and care in your program. Read More about Child Care Best Practices Training In March »
4C for Children has high-quality virtual training to help early childhood professionals grow their careers. Whether it is getting health and safety training, building a foundation in certain best practices and standards or obtaining a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, we have the resources to meet the need! Read More about Do You Have New ECE Employees? »
Do you have a 4-year-old preparing to start kindergarten this fall? If so, we have some exciting news to share. You and your child may be eligible to take part in Waterford Upstart, a new program funded by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Read More about Help Your 4-Year-Old Be Kindergarten Ready »
4C for Children has all your training needs covered—from business practices to developmentally appropriate practice to so much more. Here’s what’s coming up for Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley child care providers.
Read More about Training Highlights: Feb. 10-28, 2021 »