How to encourage reading in children starts with making books feel enjoyable, accessible, and meaningful. By offering choice, building reading into daily routines, and connecting stories to real-life experiences, parents can foster strong early literacy skills. These simple strategies help children develop confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of reading.
Hands-on math activities for preschoolers turn everyday play into learning opportunities. Using toys, nature, and household items, children explore counting, shapes, and patterns. These playful exercises build confidence, problem-solving skills, and early numeracy in a fun, screen-free way.
Winter health tips for children help families support wellness during cold, flu, and seasonal illness months. Simple habits like handwashing, balanced nutrition, proper sleep, and active play strengthen immunity and daily routines. These practical strategies help children stay healthy, energized, and ready to learn all winter long.
Teaching children about winter gives families a chance to explore seasonal changes together. Hands-on experiences like observing weather, dressing for the cold, and reading winter stories help children learn naturally. These moments build curiosity, confidence, and understanding.
Gross motor skills are essential for children's physical development, coordination, and confidence. Simple, hands-on activities like obstacle courses, animal movement games, and active play at home or school help strengthen these skills. Building gross motor abilities also supports fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and overall wellness.
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.
