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! »
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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 »
Join Us for Upcoming Training: April 13-30, 2021
Watch a video featuring 4C for Children Quality Programs Support Specialist Jennifer Berk-Hoffman, and learn what’s coming next on our training calendar for the month for early childhood professionals in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley, PLUS some extra tips on how we can help you meet your training needs. Read More about Join Us for Upcoming Training: April 13-30, 2021 »
Child Abuse Prevention & Positive Parenting
“Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” – Charles R. Swindoll
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. All through the year, with a highlight in April, it is vital that we come together to increase awareness about child and family well-being. Read More about Child Abuse Prevention & Positive Parenting »
Hamilton County Child Care Debt Relief Fund Application Open!
Do you have past due child care payments owed to a Hamilton County child care provider? Read More about Hamilton County Child Care Debt Relief Fund Application Open! »
Nutritious Meals for Children in Child Care
National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week is celebrated annually in March to raise awareness of how this USDA-administered program works to combat hunger by bringing healthy food to children in child care. In Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley, 4C for Children oversees this federal program for licensed family child care providers and child care centers.
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Essentials of Leadership April 15: Creating Positive Family Outcomes
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio family child care providers and child care center administrators/directors/owners are invited to join us for the next free session designed to strengthen leadership skills. Read More about Essentials of Leadership April 15: Creating Positive Family Outcomes »
COVID-19 Vaccination for Ohio Child Care Providers
4C for Children is here to support child care providers with information on the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination process. Keep an eye on your email inbox for information about mass vaccination sites and/or vaccination opportunities specifically available for child care. We will share this information as it becomes available. Read More about COVID-19 Vaccination for Ohio Child Care Providers »
PD Biennium: Where Do Your Hours Stand?
The current professional development (PD) biennium comes to an end on June 30, 2021. 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. How do you check your number of hours that you have left to earn? How do you know if you have completed the two required courses for all professionals? You can find the answers to these questions and much more by downloading this fact sheet from OCCRRA. Make sure you are up-to-date!
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