4C-For Children, Inc. – Child Care Resources & Referral Agency

4C For Children – Serving Southeast Wisconsin Since 1970

Milwaukee, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, & Waukesha Counties

Find A Class

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!

See Our Class Offerings

Become A Provider

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!

Become a Provider

Child Care Search

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.

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Food Program

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.

Food Program Information

Contact Information

4C For Children programs can be reached

Monday – Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and until noon on Fridays.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

* 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

Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program

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.

Child Care Counts Información en español.

What is 4C?

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 licensing and certification services, and provides a USDA Food Service program for Child Care Providers. 4C is recognized as a leader in the field of early education.

4C For Children is able to help the community through a variety of support.

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