Community Coordinated Child Care Inc

What Community Coordinated Child Care Inc does

Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. (4-C) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency and Family Resource Center (FRC) serving an 11-county region in southern Wisconsin (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk, and Walworth). Founded in 1971 and headquartered at 5 Odana Court, Madison, the organization operates as a quasi-public intermediary connecting families to child care providers while supporting providers through certification, training, food program administration, and quality improvement services. Its portfolio spans family-facing services (child care referrals, ASQ developmental screening, Triple P parenting program, Play and Learn, Storytime, Parent Café, Open Play), provider-facing services (Family Child Care Certification in 9 counties, pre-licensing, CACFP food program, foundational and continuing education training, YoungStar consultation, ECERS-3 assessments, provider support groups), and community-facing resources (Resource Room lending library, child care data publications, job board). 4-C is a member of the Thriving Wisconsin CCR&R network and is recognized as an FRC by the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board.

The organization operates without proprietary technology platforms; its infrastructure consists of standard nonprofit case management, referral tracking, and training coordination systems, augmented by a multilingual website available in eight languages (Arabic, English, French, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Urdu). Service delivery combines in-person support at the Madison Resource Room, phone/email consultation, virtual training, community events, and direct county-government partnerships for certification oversight.

4-C's revenue model is a three-stream nonprofit mix: donations and fundraising from individuals, corporations, foundations, and donor-advised funds; state and county government contracts and grants, anchored by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families certification contract covering 9 counties and FRC funding through the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board; and training and certification fees generated through continuing education course delivery and technical assistance. End-user services are delivered free or subsidized, so unit economics are driven by contract renewal, grant cycles, and donation pipeline rather than per-customer pricing. Leadership is provided by Executive Director Marlo Mielke (since 2019), a Business Manager, and a Board of Directors chaired by Elizabeth Stinebaugh.

Name

Community Coordinated Child Care Inc

Legal name

Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc.

Website

https://4-c.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) is a Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving 11 counties as a Child Care Resource & Referral agency and Family Resource Center, delivering child care referrals, provider certification, training, food program administration, and family support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Care Resource and Referral Services

NAICS

Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Certification & Continuing Education for Nannies/Babysitters (HSAAALAO)

Keywords

• Child care resource referral
• Child care certification services
• Early childhood training
• Family support services
• Child care food program

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 4-C relies on monetary donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization accepts one-time and recurring donations, in-kind donations, and contributions through donor-advised funds (DAFs). Donations are tax-deductible (EIN: 39-1165742).
2. Government Contracts and Grants: 4-C operates as part of the Wisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral network with funding from state contracts. The agency also receives support as a Family Resource Center (FRC) through Thriving Wisconsin and recognition from the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board.
3. Training and Certification Fees: The organization provides training programs to child care providers with continuing education requirements. Revenue is generated through training course delivery, certification services, and technical assistance programs for early childhood professionals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

4-C operates as a non-profit Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency and Family Resource Center (FRC), providing integrated child care support services across 11 Wisconsin counties. Its offerings span child care referrals, family child care certification under contract with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), provider training and pre-licensing support, YoungStar quality rating consultation, and family education programs including Triple P, ASQ developmental screening, and Play and Learn sessions.

Product overview

4-C is a non-profit Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency and Family Resource Center (FRC) offering a unified set of child care support services rather than a modular software platform. The organization's service portfolio includes family-facing offerings (child care referrals, ASQ developmental screening, Play and Learn, Triple P parenting program, Storytime, Open Play, Parent Café), provider-facing services (family child care certification, CACFP food program, training, pre-licensing, YoungStar support, provider support groups, job board), and community-wide resources (Resource Room lending library, child care data publications, ECERS-3 assessments). All services are delivered through the organization's website and direct staff contact rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Child Care Referral Services Connects families seeking child care with a searchable database of certified and licensed child care providers in the 11-county southern Wisconsin service area.
• Family Child Care Certification Certifies family child care providers to operate child care in their own homes, delivered under contract with Wisconsin Department of Children and Families across 9 counties (Dane, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Rock, Sauk, Walworth, Waukesha).
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Enables child care providers to participate in the federal food program, providing nutritious meals and snacks to children while earning reimbursement.
• Training Services Provides foundational training, CPR/first aid, and continuing education courses for early childhood professionals, tracked through the WI Registry.
• Pre-Licensing Prepares individuals to obtain child care licenses through orientation, application guidance, and technical consultation with bilingual support.
• YoungStar Program Support Provides consultation and support services for child care providers participating in Wisconsin's YoungStar quality rating and improvement system.
• ECERS-3 Assessment Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale training and assessment services for evaluating child care environments.
• ASQ Developmental Screening Provides Ages and Stages Questionnaire developmental screening tools for families and providers to monitor children's developmental milestones.
• Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Evidence-based parenting program helping families develop positive parenting strategies and behaviors.
• Play and Learn Free program providing opportunities for families to play and learn together, including Juega y Aprende in Spanish.
• Resource Room Drop-in resource center with lending library of books, art supplies, and educational materials for child care providers and families, open Tuesday-Thursday 10am-2pm.
• Provider Support Groups Facilitates networking and peer support groups for child care providers including Vesta Support Group and United Child Care Providers of Sauk County.
• Storytime In-person story reading sessions with activities for families, offering free books from Madison Reading Project.
• Parent Café Peer support discussion groups for parents and caregivers to connect and share experiences.
• Early Childhood Job Board Online portal for early childhood professionals to view and submit job listings in the community.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Thriving WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-C is a member of Thriving Wisconsin (formerly Supporting Families Together Association), a network cultivating quality early childhood services across Wisconsin. Thriving Wisconsin's core members consist of Wisconsin Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies and Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Together they work to ensure all Wisconsin children have opportunity to reach their highest potential.
• Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-C operates as a Family Resource Center (FRC) supported by the Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board, providing prevention services and resources to families in the service region.
• Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-C administers Family Child Care Certification under contract with Wisconsin DCF, serving as the certification agency for 9 counties. The organization utilizes DCF regulations, forms, and the Child Care Provider Portal (CCPP) for certification processing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Child Care Aware of America: The national membership organization for CCR&R agencies, of which 4-C's statewide network is a member. It is comparable as the umbrella body setting standards and federal advocacy for the CCR&R model 4-C operates.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): The national professional association for early childhood educators, offering accreditation, training, and policy advocacy. It is comparable as the broader standards and professional development body for the early childhood workforce 4-C trains.

Emerging players

• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit operating the Healthy Families America home-visiting network and supporting state prevention boards. It is comparable because it channels funding into Family Resource Centers like 4-C's FRC program.

Direct peers

• Child Care Services Association: A North Carolina nonprofit providing child care referrals, provider training, and food program administration. It is highly comparable because it bundles CCR&R, training, and CACFP delivery, much like 4-C's service stack.
• Child Care Aware of Minnesota: Minnesota's statewide CCR&R network delivering referrals, provider training, and family support. It mirrors 4-C's combined referral + training + family-resource model in an adjacent state with similar rural/urban dynamics.
• Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral: Iowa's regional CCR&R agencies delivering referrals, training, and provider support across the state. It is directly comparable in scope, services, and Midwestern demographic profile.
• Supporting Families Together Association (Thriving Wisconsin): Wisconsin's statewide network of CCR&R agencies and Family Resource Centers, of which 4-C is a core member. It is directly comparable as the coordinating body for the same model of integrated child care and family services.
• Illinois Action for Children: A nonprofit serving Illinois families and child care providers with CCR&R services, training, and family support. It is comparable because it operates the same integrated CCR&R / family resource model in a neighboring Midwestern state.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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