Water play is a perfect summer activity for preschoolers—keeping kids cool while encouraging creativity, sensory development, and active outdoor fun. From sponge games to backyard boat races, discover safe, simple water play ideas that transform your space into a fun learning zone.
Turn your backyard into an exciting learning adventure with toddler-friendly camping activities that support imagination, sensory play, and family bonding. From setting up a cozy tent to nature scavenger hunts and stargazing, backyard camping offers a fun, safe way to explore the outdoors—perfect for preschool-age kids.
Organizing playdates with purpose can help preschoolers develop key social skills like sharing, cooperation, and empathy. Learn how to structure successful playdates, choose activities that promote collaboration, and support your child’s emotional growth through thoughtful peer interaction.
Planning for Summer 2025? Get ahead with this helpful guide for parents exploring summer camps for preschool and elementary-age kids. Learn when to register, how to choose between day and overnight camps, and what to pack to make your child’s experience fun, safe, and enriching, whether you're in Silver Spring or nearby.
Outdoor play is more than just fun—it’s a gateway to discovery. Preschoolers build curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking through hands-on observation in nature. From shifting shadows to tiny insects, learn how outdoor learning helps children explore, question, and grow, right in their own preschool environment.
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.
