Calling all Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley family child care providers to our “Family Child Care Connections” virtual monthly meeting! Read More about Family Child Care Connections July 2021 Meeting »
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4C for Children Child Care Network Facebook Group
Are you struggling to find new ideas for your child care program? Have questions about best practices or training to support your professional growth? Want to chat about the struggles and joys of working with children with other early childhood professionals who are in the same boat? Read More about 4C for Children Child Care Network Facebook Group »
State of Ohio Budget Update: Good news!
We are grateful to share with you that the future of Step Up To Quality is bright! The State of Ohio budget process has concluded, and some of the changes that had originally been proposed that would have dismantled SUTQ have been removed from the state’s budget. The requirement for those that serve children receiving state assistance to obtain a Step Up To Quality rating will remain in place. Read More about State of Ohio Budget Update: Good news! »
Conference Keynote Speaker Drew Dudley Returns!
The 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference will take place Oct. 22-23 and will offer two attendance options: in-person or virtual. Read More about Conference Keynote Speaker Drew Dudley Returns! »
Coaching Corner: July 2021 Sessions
4C for Children Coaches are here for you! We are here to support you as you walk through your child care journey…if you are just starting out or if you are seeking to increase your Step Up To Quality rating. Join us for a virtual session! Read More about Coaching Corner: July 2021 Sessions »
Health and Safety Training in July 2021
Catch up on the basics with some Health & Safety Training for child care providers in July. Read More about Health and Safety Training in July 2021 »
Act Now to Save SUTQ!
The future of Step Up To Quality—and the ripple effect it has had over the past 10 years on the growth and stabilization of our community’s educational and economic infrastructure—is at risk. Read More about Act Now to Save SUTQ! »
Family Child Care Connections: June Meeting
Calling all Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley family child care providers to our “Family Child Care Connections” virtual monthly meeting! Read More about Family Child Care Connections: June Meeting »
24,000 Children in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley Need Your Voice
Today, the future of Step Up To Quality—and helping children get that best possible educational foundation—is at risk. The changes to Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) and other state support for child care in the current version of the State of Ohio Budget will reduce the number of programs able to participate in SUTQ.
The investment in quality child care has changed the game for more than 24,000 children in Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley whose families are receiving state assistance for child care. Read More about 24,000 Children in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley Need Your Voice »
Market Your Child Care Program to New Families
We know that marketing your child care program to families can feel like an enormous task. 4C for Children’s new Child Care Program Portal is now available to make sharing your program information easier than ever! Read More about Market Your Child Care Program to New Families »