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!

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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

Important COVID-19 Updates

4C For Children’s offices remain closed to the public due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our staff continue to work during this time to provide all of our program services. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.

The Milwaukee Office has a mail slot for dropping off any correspondence.

Child Care Referral Line: (414) 562-2676

YoungStar Department: (414) 267-3434

Training Department: (414) 562-2670

Child & Adult Food Program: (414) 562-2652

Milwaukee Office General: (414) 562-2650

Racine Office General: (262) 633-0959

Washington County FRC: (262) 338-9461

General Email: 4c@4cfc.org

Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program

Full program details are available on the Child Care Counts payment program webpage.

The September Update/Application Week has been extended. The application will be open next week, September 26 – October 5. Prepare to update your child attendance and staff records and upload any needed documentation for the Count Weeks of Sept. 11-24 so you don’t miss out on any funding. 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.

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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 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. The Main office is located in Milwaukee, with satellite offices in Racine and Washington counties.

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

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