MCCA has decades of experience providing high-quality child care and early education and STEM programs in diverse communities where children of all income levels and ethnic groups play and learn together.
Dedicated, highly skilled staff are the heart of our dependable childcare programs that give parents the peace of mind they need to go to work and be productive in their jobs knowing that their children are having fun in safe and nurturing environments.
MCCA is open to all and admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and affords all children the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to children in MCCA’s multicultural childcare programs. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid or any other MCCA sponsored activity.
MCCA provides high-quality child care and early education for families of all income levels and ethnic groups, and strives to meet the unique and diverse child care needs for every child in our programs. MCCA’s child care programs are designed to nurture all aspects of children’s development–physical, social, emotional and cognitive–and to emphasize active hands-on exploration of the world as the best vehicle for children’s learning. MCCA’s approach to school readiness helps children acquire the skills they need to be successful throughout their school careers. Research shows that the social and emotional skills nurtured early in a child’s life are major predictors of children’s later school success.
Montgomery Child Care Association, Inc. (MCCA) is a nonprofit child care provider that strives to deliver the highest quality child care and play-based education for children in Montgomery County; professional training for child care providers; and advocacy for affordable quality child care for families of all income levels; and better training, pay and benefits for child care professionals.
MCCA has decades of experience providing high-quality child care and early education and STEM programs in diverse communities where children of all income levels and ethnic groups play and learn together.
MCCA admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and affords all children the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to children in MCCA’s multicultural child care programs. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid or any other MCCA sponsored activity.
Our licensed and accredited child care programs provide a secure, comfortable environment where children are guided by clear and consistent limits and learn self-control. An essential component of our approach to discipline involves teaching children appropriate expression of their feelings. Child guidance techniques focus on respect, trust, honesty and caring for others and we approach guidance from a child development perspective.
Techniques such as distraction and redirection are used with our youngest children. As children mature, we build on these approaches with more language as we help children label their feelings and develop skills in expressing these feelings in words. Teachers actively model problem solving techniques and engage children in discussion and implementation of logical consequences of inappropriate behavior.
Teaching staff periodically conduct child assessments and develop plans to guide classroom behavior. Conferences may be scheduled with families to address more challenging behaviors or other developmental issues.
MCCA provides customized professional development to all staff and encourages its employees to pursue higher levels of education through scholarships and other incentives. MCCA teachers and aides meet or exceed all professional requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Office of Child Care and our staff participate in the MSDE Child Care Credentialing program.
MCCA has decades of experience providing high-quality child care and early education and STEM programs in diverse communities where children of all income levels and ethnic groups play and learn together.
Dedicated, highly skilled staff are the heart of our dependable childcare programs that give parents the peace of mind they need to go to work and be productive in their jobs knowing that their children are having fun in safe and nurturing environments.
MCCA is open to all and admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and affords all children the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to children in MCCA’s multicultural childcare programs. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid or any other MCCA sponsored activity.
MCCA provides high-quality child care and early education for families of all income levels and ethnic groups, and strives to meet the unique and diverse child care needs for every child in our programs. MCCA’s child care programs are designed to nurture all aspects of children’s development–physical, social, emotional and cognitive–and to emphasize active hands-on exploration of the world as the best vehicle for children’s learning. MCCA’s approach to school readiness helps children acquire the skills they need to be successful throughout their school careers. Research shows that the social and emotional skills nurtured early in a child’s life are major predictors of children’s later school success.
Montgomery Child Care Association, Inc. (MCCA) is a nonprofit child care provider that strives to deliver the highest quality child care and play-based education for children in Montgomery County; professional training for child care providers; and advocacy for affordable quality child care for families of all income levels; and better training, pay and benefits for child care professionals.
MCCA has decades of experience providing high-quality child care and early education and STEM programs in diverse communities where children of all income levels and ethnic groups play and learn together.
MCCA admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and affords all children the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to children in MCCA’s multicultural child care programs. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, financial aid or any other MCCA sponsored activity.
Our licensed and accredited child care programs provide a secure, comfortable environment where children are guided by clear and consistent limits and learn self-control. An essential component of our approach to discipline involves teaching children appropriate expression of their feelings. Child guidance techniques focus on respect, trust, honesty and caring for others and we approach guidance from a child development perspective.
Techniques such as distraction and redirection are used with our youngest children. As children mature, we build on these approaches with more language as we help children label their feelings and develop skills in expressing these feelings in words. Teachers actively model problem solving techniques and engage children in discussion and implementation of logical consequences of inappropriate behavior.
Teaching staff periodically conduct child assessments and develop plans to guide classroom behavior. Conferences may be scheduled with families to address more challenging behaviors or other developmental issues.
MCCA provides customized professional development to all staff and encourages its employees to pursue higher levels of education through scholarships and other incentives. MCCA teachers and aides meet or exceed all professional requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Office of Child Care and our staff participate in the MSDE Child Care Credentialing program.
MCCA has been recognized by the Maryland State Legislature for its commitment to Montgomery County issued a quality programs and special needs child care Proclamation in 2016 to MCCA for its commitment to Montgomery County child care for more than 50 years. MCCA was also selected as a 2018 nonprofit finalist for a MOXIE Award for boldness and innovation
MCCA is the oldest nonprofit licensed child care provider in Montgomery County and started its work in 1968 as a Community Action Project of the War on Poverty. Recognizing the need for quality child care programs in their neighborhoods, a group of local activists formed an association to establish centers in Montgomery County that would serve a diverse population and establish high standards for child care. Now, more than 50 years later, MCCA’s dedicated and expertly trained staff continue their tradition of providing high quality child care and play-based education for children.
Families with school aged children who can afford their child care expenses during the school year often struggle to afford the all-day programs they need when school is out for the summer. The Richard Krampf Summer Adventures Scholarship Fund was established to help provide children a safe and stimulating place to spend their weeks when school is out. Please contact an MCCA Director for details on how to apply.
