Welcome to 4Cs!

The Peninsula's resource for early care and education in San Mateo County.

4Cs provides services to ALL county residents regardless of income, address, or background.

Looking for child care?– click here to register for and view our database of providers.

Family Support

• Free referrals to licensed child care in San Mateo County (on-line or in-person)
  
• Counseling for Parents about child care and preschool options.
• Child Care Subsidies (see link on left side "Paying for Childcare" for more information)

Provider Support

• Professional development of the child care workforce
• Fostering inclusion for children with special needs.
  
• Technical assistance to prospective and continuing child care providers.

Community Support

• Educating employees in the county with our free “Choosing Child Care” workshop. 
  
• Outreach with presence at local community events and preschool preview nights.
• Participating in and leading childcare policy, advocacy and planning efforts at the local, state and federal levels.

4cs Turns 40!!

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If you’d like help, or you need assistance, want some advice, just have a question, or anything else – please don’t hesitate to contact us.  650.517.1400 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

If you'd like to read what others think about us, you like what we're doing, or we've been able to help you with your child care needs, please go here to the Great Nonprofits web site and give us a review.