Providers

ATTENTION ALL CAREGIVERS! Please take a few minutes to complete the Child Care Provider Training Survey Your response is kept confidential and will be used to better understand and support your training needs. Thank You!

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The 4C of the U.P. is committed to meeting the needs of Child Care Providers throughout the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Services and Support Offered:

Referral/Database Support - Any provider that is in active status with the 4C of the U.P. will be placed on the 4C of the U.P.'s Provider Database and will be eligible to be placed on 4C Client Referral lists. Referrals for providers showing openings that meet client's needs will be given priority on the referral list. Providers can now update their information for the 4C database online. Click on "Update Form" on the right.
Resource Library - Resource Libraries are available to all providers who are partnered with the 4C of the U.P. The membership process includes filling out a membership application and paying the fee associated with the type of membership being applied for (individual, corporate/group, or student). Applications can be obtained from any of the 4C of the U.P. offices.
Recruitment of Potential Providers - Due to the 4C of the U.P.'s commitment to meeting child care needs, all 4C Child Care Specialists are given the task of recruiting child care providers to meet each specific community's needs. Throughout the State of Michigan, the need for care is most often expressed for infants and clients looking for care for non-traditional work schedules (including evenings, weekends, and overnight care).
Licensing Support - Licensing Support Services are provided to anyone applying for a child care license or licensed/registered providers.
Professional Development - Licensed/Registered Providers will be informed of training that is available through the 4C of the U.P. Each participant that completes training will receive training hours documentation for Licensing and CDA. On some occasions, CEU's may be available for training sessions consisting of 10 or more hours.
CPR/First Aid - The American Red Cross currently provides Infant,Toddler & Adult CPR certification and First Aid certification.
Newsletters - Newsletters are mailed to licensed/registered providers on a quarterly basis.
DHS Billing Support - DHS Billing Support is available to all licensed/registered providers and Child Care Aides/Relative Aides. This support is available via phone or through face to face contact.
General Support - Support is readily available to all providers throughout the U.P. Providers are encouraged to call any of the 4C of the U.P. offices regarding any issues surrounding child care. If a Child Care Specialist is unable to assist the provider; the Specialist will direct the provider to a resource where the help may be found. Some of these resources may include, but are not limited to, BEARS, Accreditation, Head Start, local ISD offices, the local Health Department, Licensing, TEACH, CDA, etc.
For further information, please contact us.