“COVID-19 and joblessness have put a strain on millions of Ohio families. When households are under stress, it’s often children who suffer most.” Read More »
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Advocate for Children: Upcoming Opportunities
Use your voice and your vote on behalf of children! Check out these ways that you can advocate for children in the coming weeks. Read More »
Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Sept. 14
Check out our upcoming professional development opportunities for Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley child care providers. Read More »
Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Sept. 8
Check out our upcoming professional development opportunities for Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley child care providers. Read More »
Congratulations Step Up To Quality Rated Programs!
Congratulations! As we’re on the other side of the September 1, 2020, deadline for Ohio child care providers to become Step Up To Quality rated, we’re thrilled to report that 4,400 child care providers in Ohio are now Step Up To Quality rated! Read More »
Registration Is Open for the 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference!
Registration for the annual conference for all early childhood professionals across Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley is now open! Read More »
COVID-19 Testing Site for Child Care Providers In Hamilton County
The Health Collaborative, the Greater Cincinnati YMCA, Hamilton County and several other organizations in our region have partnered to create a dedicated COVID-19 testing site for Hamilton County child care providers. Read More »
Ohio Providers: News for the Week of August 31
Read our weekly newsletter for Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley Child Care Providers for the week of August 31, 2020. Read More »
Important Update Regarding School-Age Care
The start of school – either in person or virtual – is coming! As a result, families may be searching for care for school-age children during school hours. Today, an announcement from the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) shared that a temporary pandemic school-age center license has been created. The Controlling Board has also approved $9 million to fund licensed programs who choose to provide school-age care (more details below). Read More »
The 2020 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference Is Going Virtual!
The 4C for Children Conference Planning Team has been working hard to design an innovative experience for early childhood professionals so you can get the quality professional development, inspiration and networking that you have come to expect from our annual conference while remaining healthy and safe. Read More »