Routines aid learning

Over 3,500 Montgomery County children are settling into the routine of preschool in partner provider classrooms. These early childhood experiences are our mission, to transform early care and education, ensuring that every child can have equitable, high-quality, affordable early learning and health and wellness opportunities from prenatal to age 5.

High-quality early care and education programs give young children the predictable daily structure they need to thrive. From welcoming morning arrivals to structured play, shared meals, and quiet rest times, these routines foster a deep sense of security. Within these nurturing classroom environments, teachers engage in responsive "serve and return" interactions that build strong brain architecture—supporting critical skills like language development, social-emotional regulation, and problem-solving. When children know what to expect each day, their stress levels drop, freeing them to explore, make friends, and prepare for Kindergarten and beyond.

Because a child's development relies on an interconnected web of support, strong partnerships between teachers and families help bridge the gap between school and home. Aligning school routines with supportive home environments creates a powerful buffer against life's unexpected stresses. High-quality early childhood programs serve as a reliable anchor for children and families across our community, paving the way for a brighter, more resilient future. 

We RECOGNIZE in the past ten years over 2,500 teachers have participated in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)  Provider administrators and teachers continue to commit to PLCs to grow their knowledge and experience alongside and from each other. I am so proud of the work done by our team members, PLC facilitators and teachers for enriching the environments of our youngest learners