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MCITP Family Session: Preschool Readiness Skills, April 22

MCITP hosts a free virtual session on preschool readiness for families, covering skills, tips, and transition strategies.

MCFSN· Apr 15, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: April 2026 Vol. II”
Apr 15
Education

Week of the Young Child 'Tasty Tuesday' Marks Healthy Eating Day

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services marks Tasty Tuesday during Week of the Young Child with food-based early learning activities.

MCCCSS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🥕 Celebrate Tasty Tuesday with ECS — Healthy Habits Start Early!”
Apr 14
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 7 on Infant Mental Health Released

Episode 7 of Montgomery County's ELEVATE Podcast covers infant and early childhood mental health with a licensed clinical counselor.

MCCCSS· Apr 14, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ Now Live: A Conversation About Building Healthy Minds from Birth”
Apr 14
Education

Council Reviews $2.79B MCPS Capital Budget for FY27-32

Council reviews MCPS FY27-32 CIP on April 14; Board of Education requests $2.79B, $652M more than the County Executive's $2.14B recommendation.

MCCouncil· Apr 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 14 to Conduct Multiple Public Hearings …”
Apr 13
Education

CCSS Marks Music Monday for Week of the Young Child

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services celebrates Music Monday, the opening day of Week of the Young Child, on April 13, 2026.

DHHS· Apr 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎶 Celebrate Music Monday with CCSS — Let the Fun Begin!”
Apr 13
Education

Week of the Young Child Runs April 11–17 in Montgomery County

ECS and NAEYC's Week of the Young Child celebrates early learning with daily themed activities April 11–17, 2026.

MCCCSS· Apr 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎉 Week of the Young Child 2026 Has Begun — Celebrate with ECS!”
Apr 11
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification for Degree Holders

Governor Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to support the ACET alternative teacher certification program for degree-holding professionals.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Education

Superintendent's Shuffle 5K to Cut MCPS Student Meal Debt April 11

A 5K and family run/walk at Bohrer Park on April 11 aims to reduce student meal debt in Montgomery County Public Schools.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Education

DHHS Offers Free Coaching for Child Care Programs

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers free coaching to center and family child care programs on classroom management and child development.

DHHS· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Boost Your Classroom Success with CCSS Coaching Support”
Apr 10
Education

Glass Visits Cold Spring Elementary Amid Capital Budget Work

Councilmember Glass toured Cold Spring Elementary School, noting aging facility challenges as the Council works toward approving a capital budget.

Glass· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: April 9, 2026”
Apr 9
Education

IECMH Consultation Applications Open for Child Care Providers

Child care providers can apply by April 22 for a full year of Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation starting July 2026.

DHHS· Apr 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “ Prepare Your Team for a Successful Year with IECMH Support!”
Apr 8
Education

EquiCare Infant-Toddler Child Care Grant Open Through April 24

DHHS is accepting applications for $2.07M in FY27 EquiCare childcare subsidy seat grants through April 24, 2026.

OGM· Apr 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Two New Grant Programs Launching Tomorrow – April 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opportunitie…”
Apr 7
Education

EquiCare Child Care Grant Applications Open Through April 24

Montgomery County's EquiCare Grant is accepting applications through April 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM for child care providers.

MCCCSS· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “The EquiCare Grant Application is Now Open!!”
Apr 7
Education

Head Start/PreK 2026–27 Registration Now Open for MCPS

MCPS Head Start/PreK registration for 2026–27 is open; children must be 3 or 4 by Sept. 1 and meet income requirements.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Education

Kindergarten Readiness Workshop Planned for June 24

Early Childhood Services offers 'Ready Set Grow! Preparing Your Child for New Learning Environments' virtually June 24, 3:30–4:30 pm.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Education

Co-Parenting Virtual Workshop Scheduled for May 27

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Positive Co-parenting – Working Together for Children's Success' virtually on May 27, 3:30–4:30 pm.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Education

Free Virtual Workshop on Sensory Play Set for April 28

The Early Childhood Services Family Learning Series hosts 'Sensory Play – Squish, Pour, Explore' virtually on April 28, 3:30–5:00 pm.

MCFIC· Apr 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link April '26/ Enlace de Aprendizaje Abril”
Apr 7
Education

Council to Vote on $553K IDEA Grant for MCPS Special Education

A $553,497 supplemental appropriation for MCPS would fund special education staffing, nursing support, and assessments under federal IDEA Part B.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Education

Maryland Grants Support Teacher Alternative Certification for Degree Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to fund the ACET program, helping degree holders and ex-federal workers become teachers.

Commission for Women· Apr 3, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Girl Power Contest Extended to April 15!”
Apr 3
Education

County Offers Reimbursement Up to $1,175 for CDA Credential

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services is reimbursing childcare educators up to $1,175 for CDA prep, assessment, and renewal fees.

MCCCSS· Apr 3, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “CCSS Financial Support to Earn Your CDA”
Apr 3
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