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          4C for Children Earns Best Places to Work Award

          August 27, 2024

          4C for Children is pleased to be recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work, awarded by the Cincinnati Business Courier. This honor is particularly significant as it reflects the organization’s rich workplace culture and commitment to fostering a positive and supportive environment for employees.

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          Six Tips to Prepare Children for School

          July 31, 2024

          The flip of the calendar to August comes with mixed feelings for school-age children and their families. The new school year can be both exciting and cause some anxiety—among caregivers and children. With only a few more weeks to go before the school bell rings for the new year, here are some ways that families can help smooth the transition and ease the anxiety, especially for children who are attending school for the first time.

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          Five Area Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees

          July 26, 2024

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          Presenting Sponsor and Honorees Announced for 2024 Champions Gala

          July 25, 2024

          4C for Children is rolling out the red carpet for four local Champions for Children to honor for their support and commitment to earlychildhood learning and development at the 2024 Champions Gala. The gala, presented by PNC Bank, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.

          Let’s meet the Champions who will be honored as we dine, dance and make a difference.

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          Ohio’s Revised Child Care Quality Standards Asks Providers to “Go for the Gold” for the State’s Smallest Champions

          July 16, 2024

          Vanessa Freytag, President/CEO

          This column first appeared in the “Cincinnati Enquirer” Sunday Edition on July 14, 2024

          Preparing a child for success in school and life is a lot like getting an athlete ready for the Summer Olympics. You seek out the best trainers and coaches, and you invest your time and resources in efforts that will maximize performance. You acknowledge that the commitment is great and the road is long, but achieving your goals of success will yield strong rewards for years to come.

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          Nominate an Outstanding Leader and/or Educator

          July 8, 2024

          Do you know an early childhood educator or local early childhood leader who is making a difference in the lives of young children and families? If so, nominate them for one of two honors 4C for Children awards at the annual Leadership and Early Childhood Conference on Oct. 10-11, 2025, at the Sharonville Convention Center. The deadline for submitting nominations is Aug. 29.

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          Starting Conversations With Infants

          June 25, 2024

          Chubby baby boy examining book with colorful pictures sitting near mother on white rug near toys woman educating little son at home developing new skills

          During early childhood, the growth and development of children’s brains occur at remarkable speeds.

          By their first birthday, children typically acquire all the necessary sounds essential for developing language skills and vocabulary. Although it might seem unfamiliar to converse with a baby, remember that your child absorbs every sound, word, and facial expression. At this stage, the content matters less than the act of talking itself. Here are a few tips to get the conversation started.

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          Explaining the Changes to Step Up To Quality

          June 18, 2024

          Starting July 7, the new Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) standards will go into effect. All currently rated programs will have until July 1, 2025, to begin implementing the new SUTQ standards.

          Quality rating banners will feature Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. This rating system change is being made throughout Ohio.

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          4C for Children Recognized as 2024 ‘Best Places to Work’ Finalist

          June 10, 2024

          4C for Children has been named a finalist in the 2024 Cincinnati Business Courier Best Places to Work award program. The recognition program recognizes companies that rank the highest in employee satisfaction via an independent third party.

          The annual list is based on the results of surveying conducted by Quantum Workplace, which independently surveys employees at organizations that voluntarily participate in the program.

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          Creating a Summer Bucket List

          May 31, 2024

          Cheerful mother and daughter on a sunny day

          The warmer, longer days of summer are here. That means a more relaxed pace—and no school! Now is the perfect time to start planning how your family can make the best of the fast-moving days.

          An easy and fun way to get the entire family involved in your summer fun is to create a Bucket List together. Creating a written list of your plans will help you to be more mindful and intentional about how you spend your time.

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