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Membership & Benifits 

We would be excited to have you join our association!​ To become a member please do the following: 
  • Complete the application.                            APPLLICATION 2026
  • Pay the annual membership dues of $65 per calendar year (Jan. 1, 2026 thru Dec, 31, 2026) Cash or check payable to AACFCCA, Inc [There will be a $10 fee for returned checks.]
  •  Bring the completed application, dues, and a copy of your current registration (if applicable) to one of the monthly meetings or mail to: AACFCCA Membership c/o Ashley Bouthner 1402 Graham Farm Circle, Severn, Maryland 21144
Being apart of an association has many benefits! 
  • When you pay for your AACFCCA membership you not only get a membership to our association but also to our Maryland State Family Child Care Association (MSFCCA).
  • Monthly Training / Meetings 
  • At these meetings you are kept abreast of issues that impact child care and our business.
  • We offer a nice variety of training each year that encompasses all core of knowledge areas. By attending each of our monthly trainings you will have more than enough continued training hours each year for your license.
  • Monthly Newsletter and Closed Facebook Group

Trainings 

Meeting Location:  Keller Williams Flagship
​#100 Najoles Rd, Millersville, 
MD 211
Second floor meeting room.

January 
Date:
 Thursday January 8, 2026
Time: 7-9pm 
Training: Seasonal Sensory Play by Kristen Johnson
Meeting Theme: Let’s ring in the New Year with a fresh start! 🎉 For our January meeting, we’re hosting a Toy Swap bring gently-used toys your kids are ready to pass along and trade them for something “new-to-you.” It’s a fun, free, and eco-friendly way to refresh playtime. Can’t wait to see everyone there! 💕🧸

February 
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 7-9pm 
Training: Aspire Pre-K Training
Meeting Theme: Let’s celebrate a sweet February together! 🍫 This month’s meeting theme is Chocolate & Charcuterie. The association will be providing beautiful cutting boards, and members are invited to bring their favorite chocolate treats and charcuterie items to share. It’ll be a fun evening of community, conversation, and delicious bites we can’t wait to see everyone! 🧀🍓✨

March 
Date: March 12, 2026 
Time: 7-9pm 
Meeting Theme: Maryland Excels Guide To Self Assessments 
Meeting Theme: Get ready for a wonderful March meeting! 📚 This month we’re hosting a Book Fair, featuring gently-used books donated by the Maryland Book Bank. Providers will be able to browse and take home new reads for their classrooms and kiddos. It’s a great way to refresh your library and inspire little learners.  We look forward to seeing you there! 📖💛

April 
Date: April 9, 2026
Time: 7-9pm 
Meeting Theme: Food Program 
Activity: Spring is in the air! 🌷 For our April meeting, we’ll be hosting a Make & Take Sensory Bin activity. Providers will have the chance to design and create their own spring-themed sensory bin to take back to their programs. It’s a hands-on, creative way to gather fresh ideas for playful learning. We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🪺💛

May: TBD 
Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 7-9pm
Meeting Theme: Recovering Your Authentic, Passionate, and Risk Taking Self

Activity: May is all about YOU! Our amazing providers! 💐 Join us for a special Provider Appreciation Night as we celebrate your hard work and dedication. We’ll be serving pizza, salad, and drinks for dinner, along with a fun appreciation cart filled with a drink, salty snack, and sweet treat for everyone. Plus, we’ll have raffle items to add a little extra surprise and joy to the evening.

June
Date:
 June 11, 2026
Time: 7-9pm 
Training: Natures Kitchen: There is space for everyone at the table 
Meeting Theme: Summer is here, and it’s picnic time! 🧺 Join us in June for our Summer Picnic gathering. The association will be providing sandwiches, and members are invited to bring their favorite side dishes to share. It’s a relaxed, family-style evening full of conversation, connection, and good food. We can’t wait to spend a warm summer night together! 🌻🥪✨

July & August 
No Meeting 

September TBD

Date: September 10,2026
Time: I Am A Mathematician 
Training: 
Meeting Theme: Get ready for a fun and cozy fall-inspired activity! 🍎 At this meeting, we’ll be hosting a Play-Dough Make & Take, where providers will create their own apple-pie themed play-dough kit to take home. This hands-on activity is perfect for sensory play and classroom creativity  and it smells amazing, too! We can’t wait to craft together! 

October  TBD
Date: 
Time:
Training: 
Meeting Theme: Let’s get creative and clear out our craft closets! ✂️🎨 For this meeting, we’re hosting a Craft Swap bring any gently-used craft kits or extra craft supplies and trade them with other members. It’s a great way to refresh your stash, share inspiration, and discover new project ideas. Can’t wait to see what everyone brings!

November TBD
Date: 
Time:
Training: 
Meeting Theme: It’s time for our annual Friendsgiving gathering! 🧡🦃 The association will be providing rotisserie chickens, and members are invited to bring a favorite side dish to share. Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and gratitude as we enjoy a cozy family-style meal together. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨

December TBD
Date: 
Time:
Training: 
Meeting Theme: Let’s wrap up the year with something sweet! 🎄🍪 For our December meeting, we’re hosting a Cookie Exchange. Bring a batch of your favorite homemade cookies to share and swap with other members. It’s a fun and delicious way to celebrate the season together. We can’t wait to see (and taste!) everyone’s treats! ✨

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