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Our experts have been enhancing quality child care by bringing early childhood educators affordable, accessible and meaningful professional development for 50 years.

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Teacher Training to Fit Your Skills and Schedule

We offer comprehensive professional development to meet you right where you are and equip you with resources and experience to help you flourish. What makes our training unique?

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Our experts keep up with the latest research and best practices and pass them on to you. And our training is designed to bring you valuable, real-world experience and useful tips that you can easily implement in your classroom.

Customized for You

4-C’s class schedule offerings include valuable topics ranging from administration to curriculum to family engagement and more to meet the diverse needs of our child care community.  Our experts will also work with your center to bring the exact resources you need right to you.

Convenient Locations

Choose from online training workshops and let our experts come to you, or select one of our Independent Learning opportunities that you can complete in your own home or classroom, on your own schedule.

4-C Members receive a 40% discount on training classes and eCourses! Be sure to enter your membership number at checkout. Not a member yet? Visit our membership page to learn how you can become a member today: www.4cforkids.org/membership. For questions regarding membership, contact [email protected].

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  • Supporting Social & Emotional Development Through Nature

    Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, United States

    Facilitator: Liz Walker Step outside and rediscover how nature can calm, connect, and inspire young children. This engaging three-hour training invites early childhood educators to explore how outdoor play and natural materials nurture self-regulation, empathy, and cooperation. You’ll experience hands-on activities, connect the Kentucky Early Learning Standards to nature-based learning, and leave with practical ideas for…

    Free
  • Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma, Child Physical Abuse, and Safe Sleep

    Virtual Virtual

    Facilitator : Courtney Pearce This training was designed for childcare providers and staff on recognition and prevention of Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma. Participants will learn the early signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking, slamming or impacting the head of an infant or young child. They will…

    $18.75
  • Strengthening Business Practices (Mini-Series) Module II. Financial Reports and Internal Controls

    Virtual Virtual

    Facilitator:  Darice Hancock Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Providers addresses basic concepts in family childcare programs' fiscal and operational management. This training is grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable childcare businesses can support program initiatives to improve children’s outcomes.   In this module, we will discuss financial reports and identify ways to…

    Free
  • Nurturing Curiosity and Discovery Through Play

    Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, United States

    Facilitator: Mavie Leon- Diaz This interactive training invites educators to explore the foundational principles of play-based learning and its powerful impact on early childhood development. Through reflection, discussion, observation, and hands-on activities, participants will uncover how play nurtures curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Educators will examine the adult’s role in guiding and extending children’s thinking while…

    Free
  • Orientation for Early Care and Education Professionals with CPR and First Aid

    Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) 908 S. 8th Street, Suite 201, Louisville, KY, United States

    Facilitator : Liz Walker This mandatory training focuses on Health, Safety, and Sanitation, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, and Recommended Practices. This session is required for all childcare employees and must be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Division of Child Care’s (DCC) new regulatory requirement…

    Free
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More Training Opportunities

Independent Learning

Choose from dozens of options presented through a variety of different methods of learning: reading (books), or a combination of learning methods with our eCourses. These courses are designed for staff who enjoy working on their own at home or in their classrooms.

Director's Professional Development

Join our monthly Directors Essentials to engage with other directors in our area and discuss topics relevant to operating and leading a child care center. Explore a new topic each month by registering through our training calendar.

On-Site Training

Let our experts come to your site at a time that is convenient for you and your staff. We offer a variety of topics to suit your needs, including team building, learning through play, nature education,  observations/assessment, and positive behavioral supports.

Communities of Practice

Communities of practice are people who share a common purpose or passion for something they do, and engage in process of learning how to do it better, as they interact regularly. There are limited opportunities for these commitments throughout the year.  

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Professional Membership Benefits

Want to save on training? Join 4-C today and enjoy these membership benefits:

Training Discounts

4-C Members get 40% off the list price on training classes and eCourses! Be sure to enter your 4-C Membership Number at checkout to receive a 40% discount.

KY Shared Services

Enjoy access to over 1700 resources for childcare programs. This “one stop shop” includes ready-to-use forms, handbooks, policies and procedures, evaluation forms, and much more, allowing you to work smarter, not harder!

Job Posting

Find and hire quality child care educators easier with Early Childhood Jobs KY, a service that provides hiring tools and a platform for creating and posting position openings.

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