4C For Children – Serving Southeast Wisconsin Since 1970
Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, & Waukesha Counties
Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, & Waukesha Counties
4C’s Training Department offers a variety of classes to help and support you at each stage of your child care career. Whether you’re new to the profession or looking for classes to enhance your career options, we can help!
Are you looking to start your own Child Care business. Wondering what the difference is between a Group and Family program? What are the educational qualifications? Click below!
Looking for care for your child? Start HERE!! All programs are regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. To locate child care programs in Southeastern Wisconsin, please click the link below.
4C offers Family Child Care Providers the opportunity to participate in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. This program can assist you in providing nutritious meals to the children in your care.
* Our office has a mail slot for dropping off correspondence at any time*
Main Number: (414) 562-2650
Child Care Referral Line: (414) 562-2676
YoungStar Department: (414) 267-3434
Training Department: (414) 562-2670
Child & Adult Food Program: (414) 562-2652
Washington County FRC: (262) 338-9461
General Email: 4c@4cfc.org
Full program details are available on the Child Care Counts payment program webpage.
See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Application Weeks.
Regulated child care providers are eligible to receive monthly payments through 2023, providing the financial stability needed to stay open, to recruit and retain qualified staff, and to continue providing high-quality care for children.
Click here for: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Click here for: Resources and Guides
Click here for: DCF website for details about uploading documents, eligibility, COVID guidance, financial questions and more.
FAQs are updated often, so check there first if you have questions. Full program details are available on the Child Care Counts payment program webpage.
4C For Children is the Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R) serving the Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties in southeastern Wisconsin. 4C offers a variety of services that support quality Early Care and Education. We provide training for existing and new child care providers, help parents navigate the process of child care options available, work closely with the State of Wisconsin regarding the delivery of YoungStar services, and provides a USDA Food Service program for Family Child Care Providers. 4C is recognized as a leader in the field of early education.