Discover indoor activities to keep kids active, supporting physical health, emotional well-being, and learning, even when outdoor play isn’t possible. This guide shares creative movement games, calm activities, and simple routines families can use at home. Learn how indoor play builds strength, confidence, and healthy habits in young children.
A calm corner for helps kids manage big emotions, practice self-soothing, and feel safe during overwhelming moments. This guide explains how to create a comforting, effective calm space at home using simple tools and routines. Learn how calm corners support emotional development and build lifelong regulation skills.
Holiday volunteering for families is a simple yet powerful way to teach children kindness, gratitude, and empathy during the holiday season. Through age-appropriate acts like crafting cards, donating winter gear, or helping neighbors, children learn the joy of giving back. These meaningful experiences help families connect while building lifelong values rooted in compassion and community.
Holiday crafts for kids offer a fun way to combine creativity, hands-on learning, and seasonal celebration. Simple projects using everyday materials help children build fine motor skills, focus, and confidence. Crafting together at home or in early learning programs also creates meaningful family memories during the holidays.
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.
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.
