What's New

The 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference will take place Oct. 22-23 and will offer two attendance options: in-person or virtual.

4C for Children Coaches are here for you! We are here to support you as you walk through your child care journey…if you are just starting out or if you are seeking to increase your Step Up To Quality rating. Join us for a virtual session!

Catch up on the basics with some Health & Safety Training for child care providers in July.

The future of Step Up To Quality—and the ripple effect it has had over the past 10 years on the growth and stabilization of our community’s educational and economic infrastructure—is at risk.

Calling all Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley family child care providers to our “Family Child Care Connections” virtual monthly meeting!

Today, the future of Step Up To Quality—and helping children get that best possible educational foundation—is at risk. The changes to Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) and other state support for child care in the current version of the State of Ohio Budget will reduce the number of programs able to participate in SUTQ. The Read More about 24,000 Children in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley Need Your Voice »

We know that marketing your child care program to families can feel like an enormous task. 4C for Children’s new Child Care Program Portal is now available to make sharing your program information easier than ever!

4C for Children is partnering with organizations across the state such as Groundwork Ohio, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Montgomery County Preschool Promise, and many others, to share the following message:

“Playing together in nature is as much about us as it is about the child. Children get to celebrate and be themselves, while we are reminded of our inner child—the essence of who we are.” —Nicolette Sowder June is National Great Outdoors Month. The benefits children reap through playing outdoors is endless!