Each January we reflect on and celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King encouraged and worked for freedom, equality, justice and love. How can you embrace these ideas with your young children? One of the most important things families can do is model how to celebrate the differences among people, including race, ethnicity, disability, and gender. Read More about Teaching Children to Embrace Differences »
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The Gift of Reading With Your Child
Reading with and to children has many benefits for a child’s development. Younger children build the foundation for language skills and their vocabulary grows as new words are read to them. Reading also helps older children with social emotional development and enhances imagination. Read More about The Gift of Reading With Your Child »
Talking With Children About Gratitude
November brings to mind falling leaves, crisp cool air, pumpkins, turkeys and apple cider! As Thanksgiving approaches, you may find yourself also thinking about what you have to be thankful for. Read More about Talking With Children About Gratitude »
Celebrating the Bilingual Child and Hispanic Heritage Month
October is the month that we celebrate the bilingual child, as well as continuing the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). There are many benefits to bilingualism and celebrating family culture and history. Explore the resources linked below to learn more. Read More about Celebrating the Bilingual Child and Hispanic Heritage Month »
Building the Family/Early Childhood Educator Relationship
The relationship between you and the early childhood educator in your child’s school or child care program can help you, your child, and your early childhood educator develop a greater appreciation for the important role each plays in the education and care of children. Read More about Building the Family/Early Childhood Educator Relationship »
New 4C for Children Miami Valley Office
It’s official. The 4C for Children Miami Valley staff are on the move to a new office and will no longer be headquartered at the Kroc Center. Read More about New 4C for Children Miami Valley Office »
Finding Child Care for Your Child With Special Needs
If you have a child with special needs, your child care search will not only include finding a safe and quality setting but also ensuring that the caregivers meet the unique needs of your child. Read More about Finding Child Care for Your Child With Special Needs »
2020 Impact Report: Resilience in a Difficult Year
When 2020 began, everyone at 4C for Children was filled with excitement at what we planned to accomplish in the coming months. Our financial outlook was positive, we were laying the groundwork for a new three-year strategic plan with our board, department goals were established, staff were focused on implementing new strategies to help child care providers meet the summer deadline to become quality rated and new ways to help families find quality child care options were being explored and integrated into our work. Read More about 2020 Impact Report: Resilience in a Difficult Year »
Your Child and School Transitions
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” —Chinese Proverb
It is almost that time of year again, “Back-to-School” preparation, excitement and first day jitters! Preparing children for back to school, or transitioning from preschool to kindergarten, includes helping them prepare both mentally and physically for the school year ahead.
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