Vision

• Kent Regional 4C will work in partnership with other organizations to ensure the availability of affordable, accessible, quality child care which is compatible with the needs of the family and to provide information and referral for dependent care

Mission

• Provide leadership, resources, services and education which create, improve and promote quality child care

Values

• Quality child care and education which is available, affordable and accessible and culturally and developmentally appropriate for every child
• Parental responsibility and choice for all families, however they define themselves
• Community partnerships which foster interaction, input and systems working together
• Educating children, families and communities about child care, nutrition and healthy meals
• Advocacy and leadership on behalf of children and the licensing and accreditation of child care providers
• Continuous quality improvement through superior customer service, organizational learning and evaluation, and fiscal responsibility
• Diversity and mutual respect for those with whom we interact

Outcomes

• The diverse child care needs of families are met
• The community is educated on all aspects of quality child care
• Partnerships are maintained to meet our mission
• The agency is viewed by the community as the lead child care and education resource
• A comprehensive child care system is established
• Quality customer service, fiscal responsibility and professional staff development are standards for the agency