This has been an incredibly unpredictable and difficult year as the pandemic has impacted each of us and our community in different and profound ways. Throughout the pandemic, you’ve probably seen and heard messages of everyone being “in this together” although we are physically distant. It’s through that collective thinking and working together that truly amazing things have been accomplished in our community. Read More about Update: Our Pandemic Response »
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Support During Times of Transition
4C for Children is grateful for the tireless efforts of our child care community as you work to care for the children and families in our region during these challenging times. We also know that unfortunately those challenges can sometimes become too much to overcome and can lead to the closure of a program. Read More about Support During Times of Transition »
Updates for Child Care Providers from the State of Ohio for the Week of Dec. 14, 2020
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has shared the following updates. Read More about Updates for Child Care Providers from the State of Ohio for the Week of Dec. 14, 2020 »
Celebrating Holidays in Child Care
Whether through special art projects, sharing of traditional meals, stories, books and more, child care programs vary on how they approach holidays in their instruction and activities. Read More about Celebrating Holidays in Child Care »
Training & Coaching Highlights for Dec. 8-16, 2020
4C for Children’s Quality Programs Team is here to help you finish the year strong! Learn more about our virtual professional development opportunities for the remainder of the year. Read More about Training & Coaching Highlights for Dec. 8-16, 2020 »
Health & Safety Training for Child Care in December
Basic healthy and safety training is offered regularly by 4C for Children for child care providers in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio. See our offerings for the month of December.
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CPR/First Aid Training is Back!
By popular demand, 4C for Children has worked on a solution for child care providers needing CPR/First Aid Training. Read More about CPR/First Aid Training is Back! »
CDA Among Top Requested Certifications by Employers
According to Indeed.com, the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is one of the “top 20 certifications included by employers in their Indeed job postings” in 2020. The CDA allows you to gain knowledge and master skills that benefit the children in your care, and their families. Read More about CDA Among Top Requested Certifications by Employers »
Expressing Appreciation in the Workplace
Practice daily gratitude by showing your child care colleagues and staff that you appreciate them. Read More about Expressing Appreciation in the Workplace »
Practice Gratitude in Your Child Care Program
Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. – Zig Ziglar
Gratitude is a feeling that requires us to focus on what is good in our lives and be thankful for what we have. According to the American Heart Association, the practice of gratitude can improve our physical health as well, including boosting our immune response. Read More about Practice Gratitude in Your Child Care Program »