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Virtual Info Session: ECE 0% Interest Loans, Oct. 8

Virtual information session on ECE 0% interest loans up to $300K for center-based child care programs on October 8 at 1:30 PM.

MCCCSS· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program: Virtual Session September 9”
Sep 8
Education

In-Person ECE Loan Info Session at Dennis Avenue Health Center Sept. 12

In-person ECE forgivable loan information session at Dennis Avenue Health Center in Wheaton on Saturday, September 12 at 9:00 AM.

MCCCSS· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program: Virtual Session September 9”
Sep 8
Education

Virtual Info Session: ECE Forgivable Loans, Sept. 9

Virtual information session on ECE forgivable loans (up to $74K) for child care programs on Wednesday, September 9 at 1:30 PM.

MCCCSS· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program: Virtual Session September 9”
Sep 8
Education

ECE Facility Loan Program Opens New Application Cycle

Montgomery County's ECE Facility Loan Program offers forgivable loans up to $74K and 0% interest loans up to $300K for child care facilities.

MCCCSS· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program: Virtual Session September 9”
Sep 8
Education

Three New MCPS School Facilities Open for 2026–27 School Year

Burtonsville Elementary, JoAnn Leleck Elementary at Broad Acres, and Poolesville High School opened new or renovated facilities this fall.

Evans· Sep 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “Shebra's September Updates”
Sep 8
Education

Thrive By 5 MoCo Centralizes Early Childhood Education Resources

A new county website, Thrive By 5 MoCo, consolidates early childhood care, programs, and financial assistance resources for families.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Moving forward with more housing solutions | Español abajo”
Sep 8
Education

CLIR Offers $300K Grants to Digitize Underrepresented Collections

Nonprofits, schools, and government entities may apply for CLIR grants up to $300,000 to digitize materials documenting underrepresented communities; due Oct. 20.

OGM· Sep 4, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MoCo Congressional Delegation Stands Up for our Communities and Three New Grant …”
Sep 4
Education

FY27 EquiCare Cohort 2 Childcare Subsidy Grant Open

DHHS is accepting applications from licensed childcare providers for infant and toddler subsidy seats grants; Euna module opened Sept. 1, 2026.

DHHS· Sep 4, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MoCo Congressional Delegation Stands Up for our Communities and Three New Grant …”
Sep 4
Education

County Offers Child Care Business Payment Automation Resources

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services promotes Child Care Management Systems and the MC Shared Resources Collaborative for providers.

MCCCSS· Sep 4, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Simplify Tuition Collection for Your Child Care Business”
Sep 4
Education

MCPS Seeks Community Members for Facilities Advisory Committee

MCPS is forming a Facilities Advisory Committee to guide 10–15 year facility planning; applications close September 4, 2026.

DEP· Sep 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | September 2026”
Sep 3
Education

Free Pre-K and Head Start Applications Open for County Families

Free pre-kindergarten and Head Start slots are available through MCPS and select private providers for income-eligible 3- and 4-year-olds.

MCFIC· Sep 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link- Sept./ Enlace de Aprendizaje- Sept.”
Sep 3
Education

Library Card Sign-Up Visits FIC Sites Sept. 21

Montgomery County Public Library's early literacy manager will visit Rockville and Gaithersburg FIC sites Sept. 21 to sign families up for library cards.

MCFIC· Sep 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link- Sept./ Enlace de Aprendizaje- Sept.”
Sep 3
Education

Montgomery College Cybersecurity Course Starts Oct. 19 at East County Center

MC's beginner-level cybersecurity course launches Oct. 19 in person at East County Education Center; skills assessment required to enroll.

MCCouncil· Sep 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m., En Sintonía con el Concejo on Radio América will Focus on…”
Sep 3
Education

Radio América Show to Feature ESL Classes Friday

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs Sept. 4 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, spotlighting Community Reach ESL programs starting this month.

MCCouncil· Sep 3, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “This Friday at 2 p.m., En Sintonía con el Concejo on Radio América will Focus on…”
Sep 3
Education

EquiCare Grant Applications Open for Infant, Toddler Care

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant is accepting applications from licensed child care programs through Sept. 25, 2026.

MCCCSS· Sep 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “NOW OPEN: EquiCare Grant Applications!”
Sep 2
Education

ECE 0% Interest Loans Up to $300K Open Oct. 1

Center-based child care programs in Montgomery County can apply for 0% interest facility loans up to $300,000 starting October 1, 2026.

MCCCSS· Sep 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program Reopens — New Funding Cycle Begins September 1”
Sep 2
Education

ECE Forgivable Loan Program Reopens Sept. 1

Montgomery County's ECE Facility Loan Program offers forgivable loans up to $74,000 for home- and center-based child care providers.

MCCCSS· Sep 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ECE Facility Loan Program Reopens — New Funding Cycle Begins September 1”
Sep 2
Education

September Is Library Card Sign-Up Month in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Public Libraries is observing Library Card Sign-Up Month in September; residents can get a card for themselves or a loved one.

MCDOT· Sep 2, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Back to School with Ride On's Reading List for Kids”
Sep 2
Education

Ride On Releases Bus-Themed Reading List for Kids

Ride On has compiled a bus-themed children's book reading list for back-to-school season; all titles available at Montgomery County Public Libraries.

MCDOT· Sep 2, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Back to School with Ride On's Reading List for Kids”
Sep 2
Education

Libraries Close Sunday–Monday for Labor Day Weekend

Montgomery County libraries will be closed both Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.

PIO· Sep 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Holiday Schedule for Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7”
Sep 1
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