4C For Children – Serving Southeast Wisconsin Since 1970
Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, & Waukesha Counties
Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, & Waukesha Counties
The 4C Training Department provides a diverse range of courses designed to assist and support you at every stage of your child care career. Whether you are new to the field or seeking to enhance your professional skills, we are here to help you succeed!
Considering starting your own child care business? Wondering about the differences between a group and family program? Do you want to know the necessary educational qualifications? Click below for more information!
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
Training Department: (414) 562-2670
Child & Adult Food Program: (414) 562-2652
Washington County FRC: (262) 338-9461
General Email: 4c@4cfc.org
The latest payment program update period is closed. Applications for the August Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program are being reviewed. Providers will be notified of their eligibility for funds by September 13, 2024, via a payment letter uploaded to the Child Care Provider Portal.
The next update period is September 28 – October 6, 2024. See the Child Care Counts Calendar for future Count and Update Weeks.
If you need assistance, please email DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov or call and speak with a Support Center Specialist at 608-535-3650.
4C For Children is the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CCR&R) serving Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties in Southeastern Wisconsin. 4C offers a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance the quality of Early Care and Education. We provide training for both new and existing child care providers, assist parents in navigating available child care options, collaborate closely with the State of Wisconsin to deliver licensing and certification services, and administer a USDA Food program for child care providers. 4C is widely recognized as a leader in the field of early education.