Sunny days and warm weather draw us to pools, sprinklers, creeks, and lakes for fun and cooling off. Plus, these are all fun ways for children to play and we know that learning happens through play! Despite all the fun and learning opportunities, keep in mind that water play—whether in your backyard or at the Read More about All About Water Safety! »
The current professional development (PD) biennium comes to an end on June 30, 2021. As of May 1, 2021 there are only 60 days left! This means all administrators, lead teachers, assistant teachers and family child care providers working in a SUTQ star-rated program must have completed 20 hours of Ohio Approved training by June Read More about PD Biennium Deadline Approaches »
Watch a video featuring 4C for Children Quality Programs Support Specialist Jennifer Berk-Hoffman, and learn what’s coming next on our training calendar for the month for early childhood professionals in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley, PLUS some extra tips on how we can help you meet your training needs.
“Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.” – Charles R. Swindoll April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. All through the year, with a highlight in April, it is vital that we come together to increase awareness about child and family well-being.
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National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week is celebrated annually in March to raise awareness of how this USDA-administered program works to combat hunger by bringing healthy food to children in child care. In Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley, 4C for Children oversees this federal program for licensed family child care providers Read More about Nutritious Meals for Children in Child Care »
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio family child care providers and child care center administrators/directors/owners are invited to join us for the next free session designed to strengthen leadership skills.
4C for Children is here to support child care providers with information on the COVID-19 vaccine and vaccination process. Keep an eye on your email inbox for information about mass vaccination sites and/or vaccination opportunities specifically available for child care. We will share this information as it becomes available.
The current professional development (PD) biennium comes to an end on June 30, 2021. This means all administrators, lead teachers, assistant teachers and family child care providers working in a SUTQ star-rated program must have completed 20 hours of Ohio Approved training by June 30. How do you check your number of hours that you Read More about PD Biennium: Where Do Your Hours Stand? »