4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care

4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care 4Cs' primary purpose is to promote high-quality, accessible childcare in our community.

⏰ Reminder! The application deadline for Iowa AEYC Fall Institute scholarships is today at 4:00 PM.Thanks to support fro...
06/12/2026

⏰ Reminder! The application deadline for Iowa AEYC Fall Institute scholarships is today at 4:00 PM.

Thanks to support from Johnson County Empowerment/ECIA, selected recipients will receive funding for Fall Institute registration and eligible hotel accommodations.

The 2026 Fall Institute will be held October 2–3 and offers an opportunity to learn, connect, and gain new ideas to support your work with young children and families.

If you've been thinking about applying, don't wait—applications close this afternoon.

Apply here: https://iowaaeyc.org/events/fall-institute/scholarship/

Looking to grow your skills, connect with fellow early childhood professionals, and bring new ideas back to your program...
06/10/2026

Looking to grow your skills, connect with fellow early childhood professionals, and bring new ideas back to your program? 🍎

Johnson County Empowerment/ECIA is once again sponsoring scholarships for Iowa AEYC's Fall Institute, taking place October 2–3, 2026.

If awarded, the scholarship covers:
✅ Individual registration
✅ One night of hotel accommodations (for those traveling 60+ miles one way)

The Fall Institute offers valuable professional development opportunities for early childhood educators and providers across Iowa.

⏰ Applications are open now and close at 4:00 PM on June 12.

Apply here: https://iowaaeyc.org/events/fall-institute/scholarship/

Pregnancy and the transition into motherhood can bring both joy and challenges 💙LSI’s Mothers & Babies Groups are design...
06/08/2026

Pregnancy and the transition into motherhood can bring both joy and challenges 💙

LSI’s Mothers & Babies Groups are designed to support pregnant women and new moms by providing tools to help manage stress, strengthen emotional well-being, and build healthy connections with their babies.

📅 Groups are available throughout June and July.
🤱 Open to pregnant women and new moms.
💙 Free to participate.

If you know an expecting mother or new parent who could benefit from additional support, encouragement, and connection, please help us spread the word. Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more and register.

As child care providers, you spend your days helping others plan for the future. This July, take some time to invest in ...
06/05/2026

As child care providers, you spend your days helping others plan for the future. This July, take some time to invest in your own financial well-being. 💰

Join the Financial Wellness Series at the Iowa City and Coralville Public Libraries. These free sessions are designed to help child care providers build practical financial skills and confidence, with topics including budgeting, improving credit, paying down debt, saving and investing, and preparing to buy a home.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your personal finances or work toward a specific goal, these sessions offer useful tools, resources, and conversation in a supportive environment.

🍽️ Meals and participant compensation are provided.
📅 Multiple session dates available in July.
📍 Iowa City & Coralville Public Libraries.

Interested in attending? Scan the QR code on the flyer to share your availability and the financial topics you'd like to learn more about.

Do you care about strengthening child care in Iowa? 💛4Cs is seeking passionate community members to join our Board of Di...
06/01/2026

Do you care about strengthening child care in Iowa? 💛

4Cs is seeking passionate community members to join our Board of Directors and help support our mission of advocating for quality child care, supporting providers, and connecting families with essential resources. Serving on the board is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and early childhood professionals throughout our community.

Whether you bring experience in education, business, nonprofit leadership, advocacy, finance, or simply a passion for supporting children and families, we encourage you to apply.

Learn more about 4Cs and submit a board application:
https://iowa4cs.com/who-we-are/

Expecting a baby or welcoming a new little one soon? 💚Lutheran Services in Iowa is offering free virtual prenatal classe...
05/29/2026

Expecting a baby or welcoming a new little one soon? 💚

Lutheran Services in Iowa is offering free virtual prenatal classes throughout June, designed to help Iowa parents feel informed, supported, and prepared for the journey ahead.

Topics include:
🚗 Car Seat 101
👶 Newborn Care
🤱 Breastfeeding Basics
🤝 Co-Parenting Together

Plus, connect with other moms through LSI's weekly Mom Group, open to all Iowa moms.

Attend one class or join them all — from the comfort of home!

To learn more or register, use the QR Code in the graphic or contact LSI at 888-HOPES-01.

🍔 Dine Out for a Cause!Join us for Community Night at Micky's and help support 4C’s—just by enjoying a delicious meal!📅 ...
05/27/2026

🍔 Dine Out for a Cause!

Join us for Community Night at Micky's and help support 4C’s—just by enjoying a delicious meal!

📅 Thursday, May 28th
⏰ From 5 to close
📍 Micky’s Irish Pub | Iowa City
🧡 10% of all sales will be donated to 4C’s

Bring the family, meet up with friends, or grab takeout—every order made open to close helps support children and families in our community.

Eat well. Do good. We’ll see you there! ✨

05/25/2026

Got feedback?

We're hosting a free listening session in response to the USDA's fluid milk expansion option that allows CACFP operators to serve whole and reduced-fat milk to all participants ages two and up. Join NCA's policy next Thursday, May 28, to share your reactions, provide feedback and get answers to any of your questions. This session is open for all to attend!

Register today: https://info.cacfp.org/ap/Events/Register/lzF2QORujC5Cw

05/25/2026

USDA released a final rule that allows whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to be offered to participants ages two and up in the CACFP, National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and Special Milk Program (SMP).

This rule does not require CACFP operators to offer whole and reduced-fat milk but allows operators the flexibility to offer these types of milk to participants two and up if it makes sense for their program. The rule will be effective June 8, 2026.

Read more about this final rule on our blog: https://www.cacfp.org/2026/05/08/final-rule-expanding-fluid-milk-options-in-cnps/

Child care providers play a vital role in supporting children, families, and communities across Iowa — yet many are earn...
05/22/2026

Child care providers play a vital role in supporting children, families, and communities across Iowa — yet many are earning less than $12 an hour, often without access to benefits.

Behind every safe, nurturing learning environment is a provider dedicating their time, energy, and care to helping children grow and thrive. Supporting providers means supporting the foundation of early learning and strengthening the workforce families rely on every day 💛

Address

1500 Sycamore Street
Iowa City, IA
52240

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13193387684

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