Each January we reflect on and celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King encouraged and worked for freedom, equality, justice and love. How can you embrace these ideas with your young children? One of the most important things families can do is model how to celebrate the differences among people, including race, ethnicity, disability, and gender. Read More about Teaching Children to Embrace Differences »
Teaching Children to Embrace Differences
Ohio Child Care Providers Sub-Grant Application Webinar
Has your program experienced unexpected business expenses associated with the pandemic? If so, the Ohio Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants can help. The grants, established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), are made possible by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Read More about Ohio Child Care Providers Sub-Grant Application Webinar »
The Gift of Reading With Your Child
Reading with and to children has many benefits for a child’s development. Younger children build the foundation for language skills and their vocabulary grows as new words are read to them. Reading also helps older children with social emotional development and enhances imagination. Read More about The Gift of Reading With Your Child »
Coaching Corner: December 2021
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! Read More about Coaching Corner: December 2021 »
Best Practice: Collecting Child Data for Planning
The resources and videos in the 4C for Children Early Childhood Education Best Practices Library includes strategies that align with leadership, classroom and nutrition best practices, as well as Step Up To Quality standards that you can put into action in your program. Read More about Best Practice: Collecting Child Data for Planning »
Family Child Care Connections: November 2021
Welcome to our Family Child Care Provider e-news feature! Once every other month we will gather resources that are specific to Family Child Care Providers in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio. Stay tuned to receive the latest updates to help support you in your business and your journey to providing quality care for our youngest learners. Read More about Family Child Care Connections: November 2021 »
Talking With Children About Gratitude
November brings to mind falling leaves, crisp cool air, pumpkins, turkeys and apple cider! As Thanksgiving approaches, you may find yourself also thinking about what you have to be thankful for. Read More about Talking With Children About Gratitude »
Ohio Child Care Rules Updates
Please read the following updates for licensed child care programs in Ohio.
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Attend the Conference and Treat Yourself!
If you attend the virtual 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference, you could win! Read on for a description of the different opportunities to win gift cards or products for your child care program and other ways you can Treat Yourself during the conference. Read More about Attend the Conference and Treat Yourself! »
Celebrating the Bilingual Child and Hispanic Heritage Month
October is the month that we celebrate the bilingual child, as well as continuing the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). There are many benefits to bilingualism and celebrating family culture and history. Explore the resources linked below to learn more. Read More about Celebrating the Bilingual Child and Hispanic Heritage Month »