4C believes every child deserves the right to a bright and successful future. We are pleased to offer all parents the following programs and services to meet those goals:
Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
Child Care Resource & Referral is a free service regardless of income for families seeking information on quality early care and education programs. Request a customized list of child care providers. Or call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Orange County 407-522-2252 ext. 2900 or Osceola County 321-219-6300. Search for child care providers | More information about CCR&R
School Readiness (SR)
The School Readiness program provides financial assistance to eligible low-income families for early childhood education and care so families can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school. Apply for School Readiness | More information about School Readiness | FAQ
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK)
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds in Florida for kindergarten and beyond by providing self-management and literacy skills critical for academic success. VPK offers quality learning experiences featuring qualified instructors, manageable class sizes and age-appropriate curricula. Apply for Voluntary PreKindergarten | More information about VPK
Head Start (HS)/Early Head Start (EHS)
The Head Start and Early Head Start programs promote school readiness and child development from birth to 5 years old as well as early learning, health and family well-being through education, social and other services while supporting their progress in a comprehensive way. Learn more about Head Start/Early Head Start
Neighborhood Centers for Families (NCF)
Orange County has 13 Neighborhood Centers for Families designed to address the needs of each center’s surrounding community. A Neighborhood Center for Families is made up of non-profit organizations, government agencies, churches, and civic groups that work together to provide a family-friendly and accessible place to offer services and activities to families in their neighborhood. More information about NCF
Child Growth & Development
Screening young children is an effective way to gauge developmental progress during a child’s first years of life and to determine any necessary action at a time when it can have its greatest impact. Learn more about Child Growth & Development