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- Embracing People of All Abilities
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- 4C for Children Announces Planned Retirement of President/CEO Vanessa Freytag
- Indoor Activities for the Whole Family
- I’m Dreaming of a Calm Christmas: How to Reduce Holiday Stress
- Practicing Gratitude with Children
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- Play the Day Away!
- 4C for Children’s Heather Webb Celebrated as Coach of the Year
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- The Solution for Parental Stress
- Annetta Rutland Retires After 45 Years
- 4C for Children Earns Best Places to Work Award
- Six Tips to Prepare Children for School
- Five Area Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees
- Presenting Sponsor and Honorees Announced for 2024 Champions Gala
- Ohio’s Revised Child Care Quality Standards Asks Providers to “Go for the Gold” for the State’s Smallest Champions
- Nominate an Outstanding Educator
- Starting Conversations With Infants
- Explaining the Changes to Step Up To Quality
- 4C for Children Recognized as 2024 ‘Best Places to Work’ Finalist
- Creating a Summer Bucket List
- 7 Tips for Picky-Eating Toddlers
- Building Routines for Children
- Building the Foundation to Healthy Eating
- Travel Safety for Children
- Child Care Provider Champions Lead Exposure Prevention for Children
- Love Quality Time with Children
- 4C for Children Names New Strategic Director
- 4C for Children Offers Health and Safety Training
- Balancing Screen Time for Children
- Research Highlights Benefits of High-Quality Early Care and Education
- Managing Holiday Stress
- Act Now for Ohio Families and Children
- 4C for Children Recognizes Early Childhood Educators
- November Declared National Adoption Month
- Teaching Children Gratitude
- Benefits of Reading with Children
- Meet Our Champions: Dr. Christine Gibson
- Kick Start School Conversations
- Meet Our Champions: Kimberlyn Fadare
- Business Leaders Appointed to Board of Trustees
- Meet Our Champions: Anna Campbell
- Colleen Swanson Named 4C Chief Financial Officer
- Make Back-To-School Transitions Easier
- August ELDS Trainings: Register Today
- Water Play at Your Child Care Program
- Add Exercise to Summer Activities
- Gala Champions, Presenting Sponsor Announced
- WLWT Highlights Child Care Teacher Shortage
- Fight Boredom with Family Fun
- Resources for Child Care Providers to Promote Lifelong Learning
- Celebrating Child Care Providers in Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley
- A ‘State of Crisis’ for Parents in Ohio
- The Power of Quality Care at Fairfield Child Care Center
- Ways to Thank Your Child’s Teacher
- Providers: Biennium Deadline is Approaching
- Survey Results Show Little Change in Child Care Landscape
- Child Care Issues are Impacting Businesses
- Parenting Hot Topic: Embrace Earth Day in Ohio
- Supporting Families, Recruiting Child Care Providers
- Parenting Hot Topic: Lean into Literacy and Local Libraries
- Parenting Hot Topic: Talk About Teeth
- Parenting Hot Topic: Reading Can Be a Resolution
- Parenting Hot Topic: Managing Parental Stress
- Q&A With the Conference Keynote Speakers
- Parenting Hot Topic: Self-Care and Prioritizing Your Needs
- 4C for Children to Recognize 50 Honorees
- Stabilization Grants: The Latest Updates
- Tap Into Resources to Open or Expand a Child Care Business
- Powering Early Education and Care for 50 Years
- Nominate an Extraordinary Educator
- Family Child Care Connections: July 2022
- Parenting Hot Topic: Transitioning to Kindergarten
- Parenting Hot Topic: The Great Outdoors
- Family Child Care Connections: June 2022
- Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grant Information
- Parenting Hot Topic: Water Safety
- Parenting Hot Topic: Practicing Self Care
- Coaching Corner April 2022
- Family Child Care Connections: March 2022 E-News
- Update: Stabilization Sub-Grants
- 4C for Children Office Reopens to Visitors
- Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Q&A
- Parenting Hot Topic: Growing the Food on Your Table
- Recent Updates from ODJFS: March 1, 2022
- Join us in March for these Coaching Opportunities
- 4C for Children Receives L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant
- 4C for Children Receives PNC Foundation Grant
- Coaching Corner: February/March 2022
- Parenting Hot Topic: Self-Esteem
- Family Child Care Connections: January 2022 E-News
- ODJFS Announcement About SUTQ
- Coaching Corner: January/February 2022
- Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Webinar Recording Available Now
- Teaching Children to Embrace Differences
- Ohio Child Care Providers Sub-Grant Application Webinar
- The Gift of Reading With Your Child
- Coaching Corner: December 2021
- Best Practice: Collecting Child Data for Planning
- Family Child Care Connections: November 2021
- Talking With Children About Gratitude
- Ohio Child Care Rules Updates
- Attend the Conference and Treat Yourself!
- Celebrating the Bilingual Child and Hispanic Heritage Month
- Family Child Care Connections October 26, 2021
- Essentials of Leadership October 21
- The Leadership Test and Recognizing Everyday Leadership
- Family Child Care Connections: September
- Celebrating YOU!
- Policy Update: In-person coaching and on-site training
- September Essentials of Leadership: The Power of Mentorship
- Building the Family/Early Childhood Educator Relationship
- Coaching Those Who Serve Our Youngest Learners
- 4C for Children Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members in 2021
- Coaching Corner: Upcoming Connection Opportunities
- UPDATE: 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference Changes to Virtual Event Only
- Family Child Care Connections: August 31, 2021
- Why Should You Reach for the Stars?
- New 4C for Children Miami Valley Office
- August Essentials of Leadership: Leadership from a Growth Mindset
- Finding Child Care for Your Child With Special Needs
- Registration Open for the 2021 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference!
- 2020 Impact Report: Resilience in a Difficult Year
- Coaching Corner: Join Us for Virtual Sessions in August!
- Have You Updated Your Program Portal Profile Yet?
- Family Child Care Connections July 2021 Meeting
- 4C for Children Child Care Network Facebook Group
- Your Child and School Transitions
- State of Ohio Budget Update: Good news!
- Conference Keynote Speaker Drew Dudley Returns!
- Coaching Corner: July 2021 Sessions
- Health and Safety Training in July 2021
- Act Now to Save SUTQ!
- Family Child Care Connections: June Meeting
- 24,000 Children in Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley Need Your Voice
- Market Your Child Care Program to New Families
- Advocacy Alert: Make Your Voice Heard
- Your Family In The Great Outdoors!
- Get Your Final PD Biennium Hours ASAP
- Coaching Corner: June Sessions
- Hero Pay for Ohio Child Care Providers
- Child Care Start Up Funds Allocated
- Coaching Corner: May & June Sessions!
- Free Training Through June 30
- Submit Your Proposal: Present At Our Conference!
- Essentials of Leadership May 20: Can We Talk?
- Child Care Providers: We Appreciate You!
- All About Water Safety!
- PD Biennium Deadline Approaches
- Join Us for Upcoming Training: April 13-30, 2021
- Child Abuse Prevention & Positive Parenting
- Hamilton County Child Care Debt Relief Fund Application Open!
- Nutritious Meals for Children in Child Care
- Essentials of Leadership April 15: Creating Positive Family Outcomes
- COVID-19 Vaccination for Ohio Child Care Providers
- PD Biennium: Where Do Your Hours Stand?
- 4C for Children Receives L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation Grant
- Essentials of Leadership March 18
- Save the Date: 2021 Conference
- Change in PPP Benefits Self Employed
- The Great Outdoors—From Your Yard to Beyond!
- For Ohio Child Care Providers: COVID-19 Vaccine Info
- Special Paycheck Protection Program Application Opens Today
- #KidsAreEssential
- Child Care Best Practices Training In March
- Do You Have New ECE Employees?
- Trauma Informed Child Care
- Help Your 4-Year-Old Be Kindergarten Ready
- Training Highlights: Feb. 10-28, 2021
- What You Need to Know: Star-Rating Reinstatement for Before- and After-School Program Re-opening
- Boosting Your Child’s Self-Esteem
- New SBA Loan and Grant Programs for Child Care
- A Note for Child Care Providers: We Continue To Stand With You
- SUTQ Training Deadline Is June 30, 2021
- Training for Child Care Highlights: Feb. 1-15, 2021
- Essentials of Leadership Sessions Begin in February
- Training for Child Care Highlights: Jan. 15-Jan. 30, 2021
- Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Training Series
- Celebrating You and Your CDA Credential
- ODJFS Pandemic Child Care Updates As of Dec. 2020
- Parenting Hot Topic: Healthy Eating Habits
- Training for Child Care Highlights: Jan. 4-Jan. 15, 2021
- Jan. 2021 Step Up To Quality One-Star Work Sessions
- Update: Our Pandemic Response
- Support During Times of Transition
- Updates for Child Care Providers from the State of Ohio for the Week of Dec. 14, 2020
- Celebrating Holidays in Child Care
- Training & Coaching Highlights for Dec. 8-16, 2020
- Parenting Hot Topic: Toys for Your Child
- Health & Safety Training for Child Care in December
- CPR/First Aid Training is Back!
- CDA Among Top Requested Certifications by Employers
- Expressing Appreciation in the Workplace
- Practice Gratitude in Your Child Care Program
- Deadline Extended: Grant Opportunity for Warren County Child Care
- Help Others Find a New Future Working in Child Care!
- New to Child Care or Have New ECE Employees?
- Gratitude Is the Healthiest of All Human Emotions
- 4C for Children Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members, Elects New Leadership
- Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Oct. 12
- A Virtual Conference!? It’s Not “Just Another Zoom Meeting!”
- 4C for Children Awarded $130,000 by PNC Foundation for COVID-19 Relief Efforts
- Emotions Influence Every Action We Take
- New Online Child Care Search for Ohio Families Now Available
- Announcing a NEW Job Board, Hosted by 4C for Children
- Two Grant Opportunities for Montgomery County Child Care Providers
- Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Oct. 5
- Grant Opportunity for Warren County Child Care Providers
- Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Sept. 28
- Working Toward an Initial SUTQ One-Star Rating or Planning for Your One-Star Renewal?
- September 22 Is National Voter Registration Day!
- Small Business Grant/Loan Opportunities
- Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Sept. 21
- ODJFS Updates; Info on September Pandemic Support Payments
- Child Care Restart Campaign Update
- Ways You Can Help Protect Children and Support Families During COVID-19
- Advocate for Children: Upcoming Opportunities
- Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Sept. 14
- Coaching and Training Highlights for the Week of Sept. 8
- Congratulations Step Up To Quality Rated Programs!
- Registration Is Open for the 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference!
- Are You Looking for School-Age Care?
- Connecting Your Family Across Generations
- COVID-19 Testing Site for Child Care Providers In Hamilton County
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of August 31
- Important Update Regarding School-Age Care
- The 2020 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference Is Going Virtual!
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of August 24
- Deadline Extended: Hamilton Co CARES Child Care Relief Application
- Webinar on Aug. 24 With OCCRRA: Pandemic Support Payment Grant – Understanding Reconciliation
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of August 17
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of August 10
- Back-to-School and Child Care Routines
- Take Action on Behalf of Child Care TODAY
- Hamilton County CARES Child Care Provider Relief Program Application Is Now Open!
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of August 3
- Governor DeWine Announces Return to Pre-Pandemic Ratios and Class Sizes
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of July 27
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of July 20
- Attention: Hamilton County Child Care Programs That Held Temporary Pandemic Child Care (TPCC) Licenses
- Ohio Providers: News for the Week of July 13
- Ohio Providers: Pandemic Support Payment Grant Updated Documents
- This Month’s Parenting Topic: Summer Safety
- For Ohio Providers: ODJFS Guidance for a Positive COVID-19 Test
- Final 4C for Children Northern Kentucky Newsletter
- For Ohio Providers: News for the Week of June 22
- For NKY Providers: Final Chance to Register for DAP Training
- For Ohio Providers: News for the Week of June 15
- For Ohio Providers: Helping Families Build Resilience
- For NKY Providers: DAP Training Coming Up!
- For Ohio Providers: Talking About Race With Young Children
- Update for Families: Continuing the Conversation
- For Ohio Providers: Updates to PPP; Coaching Reminder
- For Ohio Providers: Upcoming Training and Webinars; ODJFS Toolkit Addition
- For Ohio Providers: Coaching This Week; ODJFS Update; ELRO Gift for You
- For Ohio Providers: Free Subscription; Grant Webinar Recording; Training Feedback
- Update for NKY Providers: Two Training Opportunities Still Available
- Ohio Providers: OCLQS Reminder
- For Ohio Providers: Helping Families Find Care; Grant Webinar Tomorrow
- Update for Families: Talking About Race With Young Children
- For Ohio Providers: Grant Guidelines Webinar Thursday; June 7 Deadline Approaching
- For Ohio Providers: ODJFS Rules; Pandemic Support FAQs; Coaching Sessions This Week
- We must persevere
- For Ohio Providers: Moving Forward, Together; New Training Opportunities
- COVID-19: Supporting Child Care Providers and Families In a Time of Crisis
- Important Update: ODJFS Releases Grant Guidelines for Child Care
- Update for Ohio Providers: OCLQS Reminder; Register for Tomorrow’s Coaching Sessions
- Update for Ohio Providers: Health and Safety Supplies; Q&A Based on Survey Results
- Update for Ohio Families: Child Care Re-opens May 31; Summer Reading
- Ohio Providers: New ODJFS Re-opening Information; #TrainingTuesday; Coaching Opportunitites
- Update for NKY Providers: Resources for Re-Opening
- Update for Ohio Providers: ODJFS Toolkit; Re-opening Coaching Next Week
- Webinar Highlights: May 26-29
- Masks, Hand Sanitizer Donations Supports Pandemic Care
- Update for Ohio Providers: Revised Partition Guidelines; Survey Response Needed
- Update for Ohio Families: Transitioning Back to Child Care
- Update for Ohio Providers: Reopening Resources; Survey Arrives Today; Virtual Coaching
- Update for Ohio Providers: Latest ODJFS information; #TrainingTuesday
- Update for Ohio Providers: #CoachingCorner; Reopening Survey Requests; Webinars and more
- Webinar Highlights for Child Care Providers: May 18-22
- Update for NKY Providers: Join Us For Upcoming Training
- Update for Ohio Providers: Reopening; Virtual Coaching Session Today; Action Alert
- Breaking Update: Ohio Child Care/Day Camps Permitted to Reopen May 31
- Update for Ohio Providers: Domestic Violence Resources; Group Coaching Technical Issues
- Update for Ohio Families: Make Your Voice Heard; Family Mental Health Resources
- Update for Ohio Providers: Advocate for Child Care; Coaching Session Today
- Update for Ohio Providers: #TrainingTuesday; Tools to Connect to Your Families
- Update for Ohio Providers: No New Information From the Governor
- Update for Ohio Providers: Child Care Announcement Expected; Virtual Coaching Sessions
- Update for NKY Providers: Thank You For All You Do!
- Update for Ohio Providers: Thank You For All You Do!
- Update for Ohio Providers: Information Coming Monday
- Update for Ohio Families: Why Are People Wearing Masks?
- Update for Ohio Providers: Virtual Coaching Launches Today!
- Update for Ohio Child Care Providers: #TrainingTuesday and Webinars
- Update for Ohio Providers: Virtual Coaching for Administrators Begins
- Update for NKY Providers: CARES Act Funding for KY and 4C Training for May
- Update for Ohio Providers: ODJFS Update on Child Care; Mental Health Resources
- Update for Ohio Providers: Why Are People Covering Their Faces?
- Webinar Highlights for Child Care Providers: May 4-8
- Update for Ohio Families: Ohio Child Care Remains Closed; Learning At Home Resources
- Update for Ohio Providers: Unemployment Update; Imagination Library; OAEYC Webinars
- Update for Ohio Providers: Ohio Child Care Programs Remain Closed; #TrainingTuesday
- Update for Ohio Child Care Providers: Financial Resources; Webinars; Tell a Story
- Update for Ohio Providers: Tips on Federal Support; CDA Deadlines Update
- Call for Presenter Proposals: 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference
- Webinar Highlights for Child Care Providers: April 24-May1
- Update for NKY Providers: 4C Conference; CDA Deadlines Extended; Upcoming Webinars
- Update for Ohio Providers: Celebrating the Gift of Books
- Update for Ohio Providers: Financial Strategies and More Webinars
- Update for Ohio Families: Learning From Home Activities and More
- Update for Ohio Providers: Grow Up Great Resources; Informational and Fun Webinars
- Update for Ohio Providers: Training News; Afterschool Professionals Week; Self Care Webinars
- Update for Ohio Child Care Providers: Reopening Ohio Businesses
- Update for NKY Providers: 4C Training Info, Small Business Grant
- Update for Ohio Providers: Important 4C Training Information and More
- Virtual Training for Ohio Child Care Providers in April/May
- Update for Ohio Providers: SBA Webinar and a Focus on Self Care
- Update for Ohio Families: Week of the Young Child, Virtual Family Support Sessions
- Update for Ohio Providers: Reconnecting With Your Families; Emergency Food Program
- Update for Ohio Providers: CDA Renewal Amnesty Extended; Week of Young Child Resources
- Update for NKY Providers: Small Business, CCAP, Unemployment Info
- Update for Ohio Providers: More Training Available. Register Today!
- Free Virtual Training for NKY Child Care Providers
- More Virtual Training Added for Ohio Child Care Providers
- Update for Ohio Families: Resources for Learning at Home, Family Support
- Update for Ohio Providers: Advocate for Child Abuse Prevention; Family Child Care Webinar
- Update for Ohio Providers: Keeping the Conversation Going
- Update for Ohio Providers: Resources for Small Businesses
- Update for NKY Providers: Small Business Info; CCAP Update; Unemployment Expanded
- Ohio Providers Update: Free virtual training; scam alert; SUTQ changes…
- Free Virtual Training for Ohio Child Care Providers
- Ohio Providers Update: CARES Act and Your Small Business
- Family Update: Help Finding Child Care and Resources for Learning at Home
- Ohio Provider Update: Small Business Support; COVID-19 Reporting
- Ohio Provider Update: Online Training is Coming; Share Your Story
- Update for Ohio Providers: SUTQ Deadline Extended, Interactive Map Available and more
- Ohio Provider Update: Payment information, Webinar Today, Form Clarification
- Ohio Providers Update: Online training, Pandemic Child Care approval process and more
- Update for Ohio Providers: Challenges Being Faced, ODJFS Emergency Rules
- Kentucky Provider Resources: MyPre-K Facebook Live Summary
- Update for Ohio Child Care Providers: Essential workers defined and more
- Update for Ohio Families: Child Care to Close Thursday; Pandemic Programs to Open
- Update for Kentucky Providers: MyPre-K Facebook Live Today at 1 p.m.
- Ohio Update: Family Child Care Programs Approved for Pandemic Child Care License
- COVID-19 OHIO UPDATE: ODJFS webinar today at noon
- ALERT for Ohio Child Care Providers: Ohio Child Care Programs to Close
- Update for Ohio Families: Gov. DeWine Orders Child Care Closed; Pandemic Centers to Open
- COVID-19 UPDATE: Connecting Ohio Families to Child Care
- COVID -19 OHIO UPDATE: Preparing for closure and more
- 3/19/20: Update for Families–Ohio Child Care Options
- 3/19/20: Update for Ohio Providers: ODJFS resources, CNP info and more
- COVID-19: Kentucky Division of Child Care Update March 18, 2020
- Update for Ohio Providers: Pandemic Child Care Plan
- A Message for Kentucky Providers: Resources to Navigate Child Care Program Closures
- COVID-19: Kentucky Division of Child Care Update March 16, 2020
- COVID-19: OACCP Conference Call
- COVID-19: 4C for Children Training and Coaching
- What’s Your Child Care Backup Plan?
- Be Counted! Participate in the 2020 Census
- Nature Breeds Curiosity and Learning!
- Miami Valley Strategic Director Recognized as ‘Education Champion’
- Kindergarten Readiness: It Starts at Birth
- Northern Kentucky Office to Close
- Freytag Named to Groundwork Ohio Advisory Committee
- New Year’s Resolution: Healthier Eating
- Spreading Holiday Cheer as a Family
- Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
- Digi Schueler Named Philanthropist of the Year
- What Is Social Emotional Development Anyway?
- The 4C CDA Preparation Program: Join the Fun!
- Anchor For Hope Foundation Event to Benefit 4C
- 4C Seeks Applications for Annual High School Youth Award
- Announcing the Next Champions for Children!
- Two Early Education Agencies Unite
- New Board of Trustees Members Welcomed
- It’s About Our Children
- CDA Renewal Amnesty in 2020: Start Preparing Now!
- Apply Now for 2020 Developing Early Childhood Leaders (DECL) Seminar!
- Early Childhood Award Nominations Open
- Helping Children Make Friends
- National Report Examines Economic Impact, Growth of Child Care Industry
- 4C Conference Registration Is Open!
- Our 2018 Annual Report: Ramping Up For Quality
- Start Your Back-to-School Plan!
- Excited to Help Kids Learn!
- Thank You For Answering the Call!
- 4C for Children Receives CDA Gold Standard!
- Miami Valley Tornadoes—You Can Help!
- Building Your Parenting Village
- Know Your Summer Care Options
- Call for Presenter Proposals: 4C Leadership and Early Childhood Conference
- Congratulations CDA Graduates!
- Kentucky Survey of Transition Practices
- 4C President/CEO Gives Testimony to Ohio Legislators
- Media Time: How Much Is Too Much?
- Crayons to Computers Early Childhood Program
- Workshop Wednesday for March 27
- Emily Fay Named VP of Agency Advancement
- Exploring the World Through Play Experiences
- Annetta Rutland Celebrates 40 Years With 4C
- A New Tool to Help Achieve SUTQ Goals
- Loveland sophomores receive Champions for Children: The Next Generation Award
- Let’s Talk About Kindergarten
- Child Care and The Cliff Effect with Vanessa Freytag
- Welcome to Our New DECL Class!
- 4C receives grant from L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation
- There’s No Perfect Temperature for Outdoor Play!
- Kentucky Child Care Assistance Program Rate Changes
- 4C for Children receives grant from Vectren Foundation
- Announcing Early Childhood Award Recipients
- Get to Know the Council for Professional Recognition
- Special Friday Evening Events Planned for 4C Conference
- 4C NKY Team Leader Appointed to Governor’s Advisory Council
- 4C Seeks Applications for Annual High School Youth Award
- 4C Announces Champions for Children
- Join the 4C for Children Team at Tour de Gem!
- Big Day for 25 Child Care Providers
- 4C for Children Partners With AmeriCorps Public Allies to Serve Families