A monthly resource for early childhood professionals in the Miami Valley
 June 19, 2019
4C for Children Receives CDA Gold Standard  
Helping you take the best first step in your ECE career!
The 4C CDA Team is excited to share that our Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation Program has been awarded the prestigious CDA Gold Standard following a quality review of training and student services by the Council for Professional Recognition.

The CDA Gold StandardSM is part of the Council's early childhood education effort to help CDA (Child Development Associate) students find the high-quality training and student services they need in preparation for the CDA exam and a career as an early childhood educator. Learn more.
Meet the Keynote: Otis Williams      
4C Conference Saturday Keynote Speaker    
 
Otis Williams will be the keynote speaker on Saturday morning at the 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference. He is the founder and President/CEO of Otis Williams Limitless, a personal development firm that teaches people how to train their fear so they can live free and share their gifts with the world.

Otis is a highly sought award-winning speaker, facilitator, seminar leader, and personal growth coach. Otis has practiced-and proven-what he preaches. For over two decades, he has been educating, training, developing, and challenging people in the areas of motivation, change, leadership, and courage.

Learn more about Otis Williams and our Saturday keynote speaker, Otis Williams.

The 4C for Children Leadership and Early Childhood Conference, presented by Positive Leaps, will be held Oct. 25-26 at the Sharonville Convention Center. Visit www.4cconference.org for conference news and information. 


Engage senses, support fine and gross motor skill development, encourage physical activity and connect to nature by bringing your classroom learning outdoors. Build your outdoor classroom with the tools and guidance on Early Learning Resources Ohio. 
Workshops
June 27: CDA Orientation at the Kroc

July 2: CDA Orientation at Urbana United Methodist Church

July 17: STEAM: An Integrated Approach to Learning

July 31: Creating STEAM-Related Outdoor Preschool Experiences
Save These Dates
Aug. 14: Explore This! Blocks & Construction Activities for School-Age Programs

Aug. 16: Inclusive Practices
About Us
4C for Children offers training and coaching for teachers, administrators, and family child care providers at all levels. 4C believes that when a child gets a solid foundation in those crucial early years, they'll be successful throughout their life.

Learn how to achieve a quality rating for your program, find new professional development opportunities and more at 4cforchildren.org/providers.