Judy Center News
September 2023
ABOUT THE JUDY CENTER...
The Judy Center Early Learning Hub is a collaboration of many public and non-profit agencies in St. Mary’s County Maryland dedicated to providing comprehensive, community-based early learning services for children birth through kindergarten and their families in the Green Holly, George Washington Carver, and Lexington Park Elementary School zones. We believe that all children should enter school ready to learn and that families are the foundation for their children's school success. The Judy Center provides many learning opportunities and fun, free family activities to promote school readiness.
Collaboration and partnerships with the community lie at the heart of Maryland’s Judy Center Early Learning Hubs. Judy Centers are not childcare centers but a comprehensive hub where families can participate in family learning experiences and receive services and support. In Title I and high-needs elementary schools in every Maryland jurisdiction, Judy Centers empower a child’s first teachers- their families- by supporting child development and early learning skills for our youngest learners from birth through kindergarten.
Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood.
JUDY CENTER PLAYGROUPS...
Do you live in one of the three Judy Center school zones and are interested in attending playgroups with your little one birth-age five not yet in school? If you answered yes, reach out to the Judy Center for more information at 301-863-4068! Playgroups are held at all 3 Judy Center Early Learning Hub locations.
MARYLAND CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION...
SMCHD WIC PROGRAM INFORMATION...
SMCHD STRONG BEGINNINGS PROGRAM INFORMATION...
SMCHD SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS...
SNAP ED. RECIPE OF THE MONTH...
WALK SMC PROGRAM INFORMATION...
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- There are several Adult Education Programs available to Judy Center families through our partnership with the College of Southern Maryland! Get prepared for college, learn to speak English, and/or obtain a high school diploma. Classes are held throughout the county. Please call the College of Southern Maryland Adult Education Program at 301-934-7770 for more information. http://www.csmd.edu/programs-courses/non-credit/adult-basic-education/
- The Judy Center can help you with creating and fine-tuning your resume, interviewing skills, finding a job, and more! Give the Judy Center a call today for more information at 301-863-4068.
- The St. Mary's County Library offers several free events for children, adults, and teens each month. Check them out on the web at: www.stmalib.org. Something exciting is always happening at the library!
- The Judy Center staff can connect you with community resources, food pantries, and more year-round! Give the Judy Center a call today for more information at 301-863-4068.
- The Judy Center has a lending library with fun and engaging activities for families and childcare providers! Call the Judy Center to set up a time to come by and take a look! 301-863-4068.
FEED ST. MARY'S PROGRAM INFORMATION...
FARMER'S FEEDING ST. MARY'S...
CONTACT INFORMATION...
Wendy Binkley, Judy Center Early Learning Hubs Coordinator
Kerrie Walzer, Judy Center Family Service Specialist, G.W. Carver
Freneta Carson, Judy Center Family Service Specialist, Green Holly
Iris Mumphrey, Judy Center Family Service Specialist, Green Holly/G.W. Carver
Aleya Armstead, Judy Center Family Service Specialist, Lexington Park
Anne Kirchner, Judy Center Early Childhood Liaison, G.W. Carver/Green Holly
Jennifer Hollingsworth, Judy Center Early Childhood Liaison, Lexington Park
Phone: 301-863-4068
Fax: 301-863-4072
Email:
Website: https://www.smcps.org/offices/department-of-equity-engagement-and-early-access/judy-center
Twitter: @SMCPS_Judy
Instagram: @smcpsjudycenter