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 »
Celebrating the Bilingual Child and Hispanic Heritage Month
Family Child Care Connections October 26, 2021
Calling all Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley family child care providers to our “Family Child Care Connections” virtual meeting! Read More about Family Child Care Connections October 26, 2021 »
Essentials of Leadership October 21
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio family child care providers and child care center administrators/directors/owners are invited to join the next edition of our series of free sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills. Read More about Essentials of Leadership October 21 »
The Leadership Test and Recognizing Everyday Leadership
Join us for the 2021 Virtual 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference, taking place Oct. 22-23! Keynote speaker Drew Dudley is back with the following two powerful messages to kick off each day of the conference. Read More about The Leadership Test and Recognizing Everyday Leadership »
Family Child Care Connections: September
Welcome to our brand new 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: September »
Celebrating YOU!
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio Child Care Providers: YOU are our heroes! At our upcoming conference, we want to showcase the magic that you make happen every day in child care by creating a very special video presentation that will be shown at the beginning of each of our days together. Read More about Celebrating YOU! »
Policy Update: In-person coaching and on-site training
Beginning on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, 4C for Children will put into effect changes to in-person coaching and on-site training at child care programs in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio. These changes have been made due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our region. We are very concerned with keeping everyone in our community safe, especially as the Delta variant has increased hospitalizations among children. Read More about Policy Update: In-person coaching and on-site training »
September Essentials of Leadership: The Power of Mentorship
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio family child care providers and child care center administrators/directors/owners are invited to join the next edition of our series of free sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills. Read More about September Essentials of Leadership: The Power of Mentorship »
Building the Family/Early Childhood Educator Relationship
The relationship between you and the early childhood educator in your child’s school or child care program can help you, your child, and your early childhood educator develop a greater appreciation for the important role each plays in the education and care of children. Read More about Building the Family/Early Childhood Educator Relationship »
Coaching Those Who Serve Our Youngest Learners
4C for Children Quality Programs Specialist Debra Chin has coached the staff at Youthland Academy in Milford for over 12 years as the staff has worked to increase the quality of the care they provide for children. As a result of this collaboration, Youthland earned it’s initial one-star Step Up To Quality rating several years ago and in July 2021, the program celebrated earning a four-star rating. Read More about Coaching Those Who Serve Our Youngest Learners »