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CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed six new members to its Board of Trustees: Eleanor German, associate attorney, Katz Teller Samantha Buyniski Goldfeder, senior vice president, MediaLink Katie Kennedy, assistant vice president, accounting policy, Constellation Insurance, Inc. Pamela L. Page-Boykins, retired, The Procter & Gamble Co. Christopher Pratt, vice president, HORAN Rana Schiff, senior director, Read More about Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees »

4C for Children will share interviews with this year’s Champions for Children over the coming weeks. This is an opportunity to get to know the outstanding individuals who will be celebrated during the 4C Champions Gala at Music Hall on November 4. “When I got on the call and they said it was an award, Read More about Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell »

Swanson Brings Deep Experience with Nonprofit Financial Operations CINCINNATI: 4C for Children has appointed Colleen Swanson to the role of chief financial officer in an effort to lead the organization’s financial goals of helping more families find quality child care.

Back to school is an exciting and anxious time for both kids and parents. Big changes are hard for anyone, but they can be especially difficult for the little ones. A little preparation before the first day back to school can help put you and your child at ease. Here are six tips to help Read More about Make Back-To-School Transitions Easier »

Special ELDS Training Opportunities 4C for Children is offering training opportunities to highlight the new Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS). Before signing up for any training below, you must complete the 2-hour Online Overview. Once you’ve completed the online overview, sign up for the following training.

Inflate the pools, get the water toys, and take the sensory tables outdoors! Water play is a great idea for a hot summer day. Playing in water not only fosters sensory development but can also help children develop lifelong math skills.   Here are some ideas for water play to incorporate on the next hot Read More about Water Play at Your Child Care Program »

Summer vacation for children means being more carefree. Days are often less structured, and they enjoy having a break from the daily grind of school and homework. At the same time, families are still busy and there are schedules to keep.

CINCINNATI, June 20, 2023 – 4C for Children will celebrate four honorees for their support and commitment to early childhood education at the 2023 Champions Gala, presented by PNC Bank, on Nov. 4 at Cincinnati Music Hall.

A 4C for Children survey shows child care programs continue to struggle with staffing issues that result in needing to close classroom. Recently, WLWT highlighted this issue in an interview with Vanessa Freytag, 4C for Children president and CEO. “Unfortunately, we hear stories of many families who are expecting a child, and they do have Read More about WLWT Highlights Child Care Teacher Shortage »