It’s Never Too Early To Learn.
What’s A Judy Center?
Judy Center Early Learning Hubs prepare children for success in school and life by empowering their first and most important teacher--- their families. Through their work and community partnerships, Judy Centers enhance and increase school readiness for children by connecting families to comprehensive full-day, full-year early care and education services and family support.
Judy Centers use a multigenerational approach for families and children, especially those from historically underserved communities. Judy Centers are not childcare centers but a comprehensive hub where families can participate in family learning experiences and receive services and support.
Judy Center Services
Judy Centers either provide or connect families with local community partners for the following services and supports:
- Developmental Screenings
- Family Learning Activities/ Family Engagement
- Parenting Classes/Training/ Workshops
- Connections to Adult Education and Workforce Development
- Evidence-Based Parent/ Child Playgroups
- Referrals for Services and Supports
- Early Intervention Identification
- Home Visiting
- Case Management with Families and Service Coordination with Community Partners
- Additional Support for Pre-K and Kindergarten to Enhance the Current Curriculum
The location and contact information for each Judy Center can be found at marylandjudycenters.org.
- 2024 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2023 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2022 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2021 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2020 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2019 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2018 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2017 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2016 Judy Center Annual Report
- 2015 Judy Center Annual Report
For more information about the Judy Centers, please contact:
- Kaymi Plank, Judy Center Program Manager, kaymi.plank@maryland.gov or 410.767.0675
- Para asistencia en Español - Nancy Garcia, Judy Center Specialist, nancy.garcia1@
maryland.gov or 410-767-0785