Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio Child Care Providers: YOU are our heroes! At our upcoming conference, we want to showcase the magic that you make happen every day in child care by creating a very special video presentation that will be shown at the beginning of each of our days together. Read More about Celebrating YOU! »
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Policy Update: In-person coaching and on-site training
Beginning on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, 4C for Children will put into effect changes to in-person coaching and on-site training at child care programs in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio. These changes have been made due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our region. We are very concerned with keeping everyone in our community safe, especially as the Delta variant has increased hospitalizations among children. Read More about Policy Update: In-person coaching and on-site training »
September Essentials of Leadership: The Power of Mentorship
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio family child care providers and child care center administrators/directors/owners are invited to join the next edition of our series of free sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills. Read More about September Essentials of Leadership: The Power of Mentorship »
Coaching Those Who Serve Our Youngest Learners
4C for Children Quality Programs Specialist Debra Chin has coached the staff at Youthland Academy in Milford for over 12 years as the staff has worked to increase the quality of the care they provide for children. As a result of this collaboration, Youthland earned it’s initial one-star Step Up To Quality rating several years ago and in July 2021, the program celebrated earning a four-star rating. Read More about Coaching Those Who Serve Our Youngest Learners »
Coaching Corner: Upcoming Connection Opportunities
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio child care providers are encouraged to join us for the following free opportunities that are available to support you in your development as a child care professional. Connect with your peers and achieve your professional goals together!
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UPDATE: 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference Changes to Virtual Event Only
The health and safety of our Leadership and Early Childhood Conference participants, exhibitors, instructors as well as 4C staff are of utmost importance. Because of this, we have made the decision to pivot this year’s conference to a virtual event only. Read More about UPDATE: 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference Changes to Virtual Event Only »
Family Child Care Connections: August 31, 2021
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: August 31, 2021 »
Why Should You Reach for the Stars?
Now that you have your first star, we have some brand-new tools that will support you in continuing your Step Up To Quality journey.
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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 »
August Essentials of Leadership: Leadership from a Growth Mindset
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio family child care providers and child care center administrators/directors/owners are invited to join the next edition of our series of free sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills. Read More about August Essentials of Leadership: Leadership from a Growth Mindset »