4-C offers two different options for accessing resources. Our Resource Room and our Resources on the Road van.

Resource Room

Located at the 4-C office building, the 4-C Resource Room is a warm, welcoming environment filled with a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and resources to support early childhood professionals in their mission to provide quality early care and education.

Resources on the Road

The goal of Resources on the Road is to make 4-C early childhood resources (toy kits, activity backpacks, storytime backpacks, big books, resource books and more) accessible to early childhood professionals and families in the eight county region (Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson, Rock, Sauk and Walworth Counties) served by 4-C. Patrons can check out items on a monthly basis at various Resources on the Road locations.

4-C Resources on the Road Van

Resource Room Hours
By Appointment Only

Monday9:00am to 3:00pm
Wednesday9:00am to 3:00pm
Thursday9:00am to 3:00pm
An example of an "Animals on the Farm" themed toy kit including books and toys that teach about different animals

Toy Kits

Large bin of themed developmentally appropriate toys

An example of a "Counting on Math" themed back pack with books and activities about math

Activity Backpacks

Themed backpack of activity-based toys

"It looked like Spilt Milk" book with and apron and different props from the book including different animals and food items

Storytime Backpacks

Small story related backpack

"This Old Man" book with and old man doll prop

Big Books and Big Book Kits

Large format books for great group reading (big book kits include prop[s])

An example of a book kit showing four books on Friendship.

Book Kits

A small themed collection of books

Resource Books

Categories available include:

General Early ChildBusiness / Staff DevelopmentEnvironmentInclusion
GuidanceMathDiversityNutrition / Health
ScienceTransitionsLanguage / LiteracyArt
CurriculumSocial EmotionalMusic / MovementObservation / Assessment
Health & SafetyChild DevelopmentRating ScalesEspañol

Additional Items Found in the Resource Room

Equipment Available to Use (supply fees may apply, see below)

  • Large Format Laminator ($0.12/inch) Must use 4-C lamination film

  • Pocket Laminator (Letter: $0.75; Legal: $1.00; 12×18: $1.25) Must use 4-C lamination film

  • Binding Machine ($0.15 to $0.25 depending on size)

  • Die-Cut Machine (list of die shapes available) No fees to use unless you choose to purchase paper – may use your own paper

  • Computer/Printer (with internet access)

Items Available for Purchase

  • Prepared Activity Kits (SAMPLE)

  • Supplies including paper (copy, construction, cardstock, speciality), magnet sheets, pop-up sponge, sandpaper, cling sheets, cellophane, felt, foam, and numerous craft supplies

  • Books (receipt books, etc.)

  • For more information, email [email protected]