As the Resource & Referral (R&R) agency in their community, Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County (also known as 4Cs) is here to support parents, providers, and their local community in finding, planning for, paying for, and accessing affordable, quality child care. They also provide referrals to programs and services that support children and families’ needs, including food resources; housing resources; mental health support; legal assistance; and other safety net services. They provide developmental screenings and enhanced child care referrals for children who may have special needs. And they support early caregivers and educators in providing quality early care and education.

Their  mission is to connect and empower families, educators, and child care providers with resources today for a stronger San Mateo County tomorrow.

For over 45 years, 4Cs has been helping to meet the child care needs of parents living and working in San Mateo County. They support licensed child care providers and preschool programs by investing in professional development and improving program quality.