4C For Children – Serving Southeast Wisconsin Since 1970

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

Find A Class

4C’s Career Development Services 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!

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Become A Provider

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!

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

General Email: 4c@4cfc.org

Child Care Bridge Payment Program

DCF is excited to announce Child Care Bridge Payments (CCBP), a limited 12-month program that runs July 2025 – June 2026.

This program is similar to Child Care Counts, with the same application, eligibility, and overall structure. Providers must continue to update their staff and child care records on a monthly basis by logging into the Child Care Provider Portal and uploading required documents. Once approved for payments, eligible providers may continue to receive ongoing monthly payments through June 2026.

The next update/application period is February 14-22, 2026.

Funds received under this program must be spent within 120 days of the date of Payment Letter for the given month.

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Child Care Payments Support Center via email DCFDECECOVID19CCPayments@wisconsin.gov or call and speak with a support center specialist at 608-535-3650, M-F, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. When contacting the Support Center, please include your name, facility name, provider number, and detailed question.

Read the Child Care Bridge Payments Terms and Conditions for acceptance of funds.

What is 4C?

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 care and education.

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

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