Cooking and baking with your child is a great way to teach them about about math, help improve fine motor skills and increase confidence. This is a life-long skill that you can start early with your toddler or preschooler.
Welcome to the toddler years, where life is a beautiful, loud and an entirely unpredictable rollercoaster. One minute your tiny human is wrapping you in the sweetest, melt-your-heart hug, and the next they are face-down on the floor because their banana accidentally snapped in half.
Summer vacation is meant to be carefree — a break from the structure and routine of the school year for children. For families, however, it can often feel more chaotic than relaxing. While planning fun summer activities may seem simple, many busy families struggle to fit daily exercise and outdoor play into an already packed Read More about Get Active This Summer With These Activities »
We’re counting down the days until the deadline for child care providers to earn their Ohio Approved Professional Development (PD) hours. All Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)-rated program staff are required to complete at least 10 hours of training.
Get on the fast track to open a child care business in your home in Clinton County. 4C for Children is here to help you every step of the way with our brand-new bootcamp series.
The Department of Children & Youth (DCY) is making licensing rule changes to reduce the administrative burden, modernize and clarify rules and add more flexibility for child care providers. These revisions take effect July 1, 2026. DCY has also created a field guide to help you better understand rules and how to implement them. Get Read More about 2026 Licensing Rule Revision Training Sessions & Resources »
Tummy time is one of the best ways to support your infant’s early development—and it does more than most parents and caregivers realize. Discover the ways this simple activity can help your child and get some tips to help you make your child’s tummy time successful.
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) organizations like 4C for Children serve the business community by providing free, accurate, human support to help employees find reliable child care. Across Ohio, the child care crisis shows up in every community. Fortunately, so does your local CCR&R.
Earth Day is more than just a date on the calendar. It is a great chance for the entire family to learn to care for the planet and protect the world they live in. Teaching children how to care for the environment can be fun, hands-on and a great way to bond as a family. Read More about Family-Friendly Earth Day Activities »