Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)

08/21/2026

Please join us in wishing Darice Hancock, Family Child Care Specialist, a very happy birthday! Happy birthday, Darice! We hope you have a fantastic day!

08/20/2026

Upcoming 4-C Trainings:
August 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Reggio Emilia Approach Overview: Part Two

August 29 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am - SOLD OUT
Enfoques de Aprendizaje: Descubriendo el Potencial de Cada Niño | Approaches to Learning: Discovering the Potential of Every Child

September 9 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Director Essentials: Creating a Culture of Support

To learn more and register, visit our website at www.4cforkids.org/training
For a menu of Independent Learning opportunities, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/independent-learning

08/18/2026

Choking Prevention Starts With Knowing

Young children are still learning how to chew and swallow safely. Help keep mealtimes safe by offering age-appropriate foods, cutting foods into safe sizes, and always supervising children while they eat. ❤️

A few simple precautions can make a big difference in preventing choking. Check out this resource from the USDA about reducing the risk of choking in young children.

08/13/2026

Registration for the 2026-2027 Communities of Practice is now open! There are three separate tracks to choose from. Each COP is free to join, and all sessions are Cabinet approved for credit.

Navigating Challenging Behaviors Community of Practice
Fourth Thursday of the month 12:30-2:30 pm

The Hundred Languages of Life: Supporting the Competent Child Community of Practice
Fourth Tuesday of the month 9:30–11:30 am

Comunidad de Práctica en Español - Creciendo Juntos: Inspirando la Excelencia desde Nuestras Fortalezas/Spanish Community of Practice - Growing Together: Inspiring Excellence Through Our Strengths
Tercer miércoles de cada mes 6:00-8:00 pm/Third Wednesday of each month 6:00-8:00 pm

Space is limited. For more information and to register, visit our website at www.4cforkids.org/training/communities-of-practice

Thank you to our sponsors at the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation, PNC, and the Family Child Care Network of Kentucky for making this a free professional development opportunity for our early childhood community.

08/11/2026

In this week's CACFP Tasty Tuesday, check out this video to learn about tips for trying new food and using descritive language with children.

Learn more at www.smallbites.club!

08/11/2026

Mark your calendar and save the date! September 10 is hosted by Community Foundation of Louisville. Join us and support the causes you care about at
GiveForGoodLouisville.org.

08/05/2026

Upcoming 4-C Trainings:
August 8 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - SOLD OUT
Orientation for Early Care and Education Professionals with CPR and First Aid
August 12 @ 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma, Child Physical Abuse, and Safe Sleep
August 13 @ 5:00 - 7:00 pm - SOLD OUT
Songs and Stories for Social-Emotional Development

To learn more and register, visit our website at www.4cforkids.org/training
For a menu of Independent Learning opportunities, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/independent-learning

07/28/2026

Looking for new recipes for fresh produce in your child care program? Check out this recipe book from the National CACFP Association! https://ow.ly/9KQi50Zu0ib

07/22/2026

Upcoming 4-C Trainings:
July 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - FEW TICKETS REMAIN
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Training and Certification
July 30 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - SOLD OUT
Cultivating Curiosity: Emergent Curriculum and the Cycle of Inquiry
August 8 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - FEW TICKETS REMAIN
Orientation for Early Care and Education Professionals with CPR and First Aid

To learn more and register, visit our website at www.4cforkids.org/training
For a menu of Independent Learning opportunities, go to www.4cforkids.org/training/independent-learning