Registration for the annual conference for all early childhood professionals across Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley is now open!

This year's virtual conference experience will feature:

You can build your conference agenda to match your own scheduling and professional development needs. Attend a session for each time slot, or only a few throughout the three days—whatever works for you.

Receive up to 10.5 hours of Ohio Approved credit for the discounted cost of $30! Register today!

Congratulations! As we're on the other side of the September 1, 2020, deadline for Ohio child care providers to become Step Up To Quality rated, we're thrilled to report that 4,400 child care providers in Ohio are now Step Up To Quality rated!

We are proud of all the child care providers in our region who have pushed through many barriers on their journey to a Step Up To Quality rating over the past few years--especially over the last months as the pandemic impacted all our lives.

Your commitment to quality care for children across the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio has been awe inspiring. The families of our region depend on you, and you stepped up for our most vulnerable children. Thank you!

We are still in your corner, ready to help with your Step Up To Quality goals. Whether you need an initial rating, or want to increase, 4C for Children coaches are here for you!

Download this document for guidance from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) on the use of masks in child care.

4C for Children is a local nonprofit organization that supports everyone who cares for young children by educating child care professionals, helping families find child care and offering parent resources.