Our mission is to assist families in Somerset County, ensuring that all children in our community enter school with the skills they need for lifelong learning and success.

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.

The Judy Center works with a variety of partners to offer the following services:

• Playgroups and playdates for children from birth – 4 years

• Fun, educational activities for the whole family

• Assistance finding quality child care

• Summer school and wrap around child care resources

• Resources and classes for parents, child care providers, and teachers

• Assistance for families in need of community resources (food, clothing, diapers, health, education)

• Raising a Reader book lending program

• GED/Adult Education referrals and child care

• Car Seat Assistance program