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.
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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.
Do you know an early childhood educator or local early childhood leader who is making a difference in the lives of young children and families? If so, nominate them for one of two honors 4C for Children awards at the annual Leadership and Early Childhood Conference on Oct. 20-21, 2023, at the Sharonville Convention Center. The deadline for submitting nominations is Sept. 5.
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.
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.
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.
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 »
A 4C for Children survey shows child care programs continue to struggle with staffing issues that result in needing to close classroom. Recently, WLWT highlighted this issue in an interview with Vanessa Freytag, 4C for Children president and CEO.
“Unfortunately, we hear stories of many families who are expecting a child, and they do have to put their name on a waiting list, typically nearly the minute that they find out that they are pregnant,” Vanessa Freytag said in the June 12 segment.
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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.”
Building Brain Activities 
Children learn and practice important executive function skills through games and playful activities. For babies and toddlers, play can start to build brain architecture and the foundation to lifelong learning and healthy development. Use the tools in the 4C for Children quality practices library to support the following skills:
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