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Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees

August 10, 2023

CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees:

Eleanor German, associate attorney, Katz Teller
Samantha Buyniski Goldfeder, senior vice president, MediaLink
Katie Kennedy, assistant vice president, accounting policy, Constellation Insurance, Inc.
Pamela L. Page-Boykins, retired, The Procter & Gamble Co.
Christopher Pratt, vice president, HORAN
Rana Schiff, senior director, HR business partner, The Kroger Co.

Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell

August 9, 2023

4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4.

“When I got on the call and they said it was an award, there’s an amount of emotion that came over my body. ” Anna said. “It was like I’m making a difference and people see it.”

Colleen Swanson Named 4C Chief Financial Officer

August 8, 2023

Swanson Brings Deep Experience with Nonprofit Financial Operations

CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed Colleen Swanson to the role of chief financial officer in an effort to lead the organization’s financial goals of helping more families find quality child care.

Make Back-To-School Transitions Easier

July 31, 2023

Back to school is an exciting and anxious time for both kids and parents. Big changes are hard for anyone, but they can be especially difficult for the little ones. A little preparation before the first day back to school can help put you and your child at ease.

Here are six tips to help you get ready for another year of learning.

August ELDS Trainings: Register Today

July 14, 2023

Special ELDS Training Opportunities

4C for Children is offering training opportunities to highlight the new Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Before signing up for any training below, you must complete the 2-hour Online Overview. Once you’ve completed the online overview, sign up for the following training.

Water Play at Your Child Care Program

July 10, 2023

Inflate the pools, get the water toys, and take the sensory tables outdoors! Water play is a great idea for a hot summer day. Playing in water not only fosters sensory development but can also help children develop lifelong math skills.

Here are some ideas for water play to incorporate on the next hot summer day.

Add Exercise to Summer Activities

June 30, 2023

Summer vacation for children means being more carefree. Days are often less structured, and they enjoy having a break from the daily grind of school and homework. At the same time, families are still busy and there are schedules to keep.

Fight Boredom with Family Fun

June 1, 2023

Ways to keep children learning through the summer months

School is out and summer is here. The next few months are an important time for families to find ways for children to continue learning throughout the summer. For many parents, you fear the words, “I’m bored.”

Here are some fun ideas that will make boredom a thing of the past: Read More about Fight Boredom with Family Fun »

Gala Champions, Presenting Sponsor Announced

June 23, 2023

CINCINNATI, June 20, 2023 – 4C for Children will celebrate four honorees for their support and commitment to early childhood education at the 2023 Champions Gala, presented by PNC Bank, on Nov. 4 at Cincinnati Music Hall. Read More about Gala Champions, Presenting Sponsor Announced »

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.