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Mary Frontiero, Coordinator

Macomb 4C

586-469-7541

Michelle Simasko, Educator
Better Kid Care
586-469-2395

Program E-mail:

4CR&R@MacombCountyMI.gov

What is 4C?

4C (Community Coordinated Child Care) is a free, non-profit childcare resource and referral service serving Macomb and St Clair counties.  It is funded whole or in part by the Early Childhood Investment Corp (ECIC), administered through the Macomb County Board of Commissioners and Macomb MSU Extension Service.

What is Better Kid Care?

The Better Kid Care program continues to ensure that Macomb County parents and children receive the best possible childcare by providing education and training to formal and informal childcare providers.

The Better Kid Care program is a state-wide effort to educate childcare providers with up-to-date, early childcare information. Training and educational services offered include:

  • A 36-hour training program
  • 18-hour relative care training
  • Satellite training options offered by Pennsylvania State University Extension
  • One-time training workshops covering early literacy, safe sleep and SIDS, shaken baby syndrome and communicating with parents.
 

For Parents, 4C provides:

  • Free list of child care optoins
  • Information on how to choose quality child care
  • Parenting resources

For Child Care Providers, 4C provides:

  • Free advertising for your business
  • Professional and child development trainings
  • Guidance and support

For Businesses and Agencies, 4C provides:

  • On-site resource exhibits
  • Customized employee referrals
  • Brochures available for distribution

4C Mission

MSU Extension-4C in Macomb and St. Clair Counties is dedicated to helping develop quality child care that is safe, affordable and accessible.  4C provides families with resources and referrals for finding such care.  4C also trains and educates child care providers in improving their care practices and cultivating business opportunities.  4C strengthens the available child care base in Macomb and St. Clair Counties.

 

 


          
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