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CDA Renewal Amnesty in 2020: Start Preparing Now!

A green and blue sign with a megaphone reads "COMING JANUARY 2020." Below, blue text says "CDA® Renewal Amnesty Program.Is your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential expired? From Jan. 1 through March 31, 2020, the Council for Professional Recognition will offer a limited-time CDA Renewal Amnesty Program. This program will give anyone with a CDA credential expiration date as far back as Jan. 1, 2010, an opportunity to complete the renewal process and make their credential active again. Read More about CDA Renewal Amnesty in 2020: Start Preparing Now! »

Apply Now for 2020 Developing Early Childhood Leaders (DECL) Seminar!

Two women sit at a table working on a colorful diagram or drawing. One woman is smiling while writing on the paper with markers. There are water bottles, crayons, and papers on the table. Other people sit in the background.If you are a child care administrator who has mastered the day-to-day management of your program but want to further develop your leadership skills, then the Developing Early Childhood Leaders (DECL) seminar is for you! The seminar will be hosted in Southwest Ohio beginning in January 2020 and held at 4C for Children’s Cincinnati office. Download a brochure to learn more about the program.

The deadline to apply for the seminar is Sept. 20. Once the applications have been reviewed, face-to-face interviews will then be scheduled. You can apply online today!

For more information, contact Angie Lance at 513-758-1316.

Early Childhood Award Nominations Open

4C for Children has created the following awards to recognize individuals who make a difference in the lives of young children and families:

The June Sciarra Early Childhood Leadership Award is presented annually to one child care program administrator for outstanding service on behalf of young children and families.

The Early Childhood Educator Award recognizes an educator who impacts children on a daily basis. This includes those who work directly with children in the following settings: family child care programs, preschool programs (public or private), child care centers, school-age programs, or Head Start. Read More about Early Childhood Award Nominations Open »

Helping Children Make Friends

Six children lie on grass in a circle with their heads together, smiling and laughing joyfully, as seen from above. The kids wear colorful clothes and appear happy and playful.For children, making friends is a vital part of growing up and an essential part of their social and emotional development. Friendships enable children to learn more about themselves and develop their own identity.

Just like adults, some children seem to make friends easily and get energy from being around lots of other people. Others can find this tiring and overwhelming while still others may be slower to warm up and need time to watch what happens before joining in with a group. Read More about Helping Children Make Friends »

National Report Examines Economic Impact, Growth of Child Care Industry

A woman sits at a table with four young children, helping them with an activity in a bright classroom. The cover reads "Child Care in State Economies 2019 Update" and features logos for CED and RegionTrack.The U.S. child care industry has an economic impact of $99 billion with nearly 60 percent of children under age 5 regularly attending some form of child care. This is according to the Committee for Economic Development’s 2019 Child Care In State Economies report.

The 2019 update examines the child care industry’s effect on parents’ participation in the labor force, and provides extensive details regarding the industry’s impact on regional economic growth and development, including: usage rates, the role of public funding, revenues, and business structure. Read More about National Report Examines Economic Impact, Growth of Child Care Industry »

4C Conference Registration Is Open!

Illustration of a tree with colorful leaves next to the text "4C Leadership and Early Childhood Conference" The Annual 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference will take place on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday Oct. 26 at the Sharonville Convention Center. Last year, 698 early childhood professionals from Southwest Ohio, the Miami Valley and Northern Kentucky attended the conference.

4C is looking forward to another year of rejuvenation, networking, professional development and fun! Thank you to our presenting sponsor for this year, Positive Leaps!

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Our 2018 Annual Report: Ramping Up For Quality

A young girl is focused on an activity at a table. Text reads "2018 Annual Report: Ramping Up for Quality" and "4C for Children" with their logo in the top left corner. The background is a classroom setting.4C for Children is focused on leveling the playing field for children in our community, ensuring that every child receives the care and education they need to be successful in school and life. In 2018, we implemented innovative ideas and collaborated with our partners to help child care providers and families build a solid educational foundation for our community’s youngest children through quality care.

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