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GALWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JUDY CENTER EARLY LEARNING HUB

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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 rather 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 Galway Elementary School Judy Center Early Learning Hub serves young children and their families living in the Galway Elementary School attendance area. Together, the Montgomery County Public Schools and Judy Center Grant partnership creates a system of comprehensive early childhood services for families. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools Division of Early Childhood, Title I Programs, and Recovery Programs, we enlist the aid of our many collaborative partners to support school readiness.

To find out your child's school, use the School Assignment Tool or call the Judy Center at 240-740-0141.

Judy Center programming is developed with funds from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Early Childhood.

Our Services

What makes Judy Centers special is that their services are offered on-site at Galway Elementary School. In addition to providing this convenience, Judy Centers use a “whole child” approach to address the many variables that can influence a young child’s readiness for Kindergarten.

Family Services and Support

The Judy Center offers year-round early childhood programs for children from birth through age five and their families. We also provide support in the following areas:

  • Assistance in obtaining medical/dental insurance for your child
  • Assistance in finding licensed child care in Montgomery County
  • Access to healthy meals/snacks
  • Childhood medical/dental screenings
  • Playgroups for children and their families (children birth through age four)
  • Assistance with identifying employment opportunities for parents/guardians
  • Assistance with career and life planning for parents/guardians
  • Assistance with enrolling in English classes, GED classes, college, and trade school courses for parents/guardians
  • Support for pregnant mothers and expectant fathers
  • Assistance with enrolling in MCPS PreKindergarten and Head Start
  • Summer Learning Activities (children birth through age four)
  • Free books and other learning materials for young children
  • Parent Education Workshops

Childcare Provider Support

The Judy Center also supports our partner childcare providers who serve children who reside within our school zone. Judy Center support includes:

  • Supporting childcare providers in gaining access to community supports that are available for participation in Maryland Excels.
  • Supporting childcare professionals with learning opportunities to improve instructional and caregiving practices at their childcare facility.
  • Opportunities to participate in the Judy Center Steering Committee and other professional learning opportunities offered through partners of the Judy Center.
  • Extending participation in parenting workshops, service coordination, family support, and evening family activities to childcare families who reside within the Galway Elementary School attendance area.

By offering a holistic approach and making it as easy as possible for children and their families to access services, Judy Centers prepare young children for school, help adults become better parents, and benefit everyone in Maryland by improving the quality of life for families with young children. (Source: Maryland State Department of Education).

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https://sites.google.com/mcpsmd.net/galwayjudycenter/home

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Contact the Galway Elementary School Judy Center Early Learning Hub

Phone: 240-740-0141
Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Hablamos español.
Address: 12612 Galway Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Site-Based Coordinator: Denise Rodriguez
Family Service Coordinator: Coming Soon!
Parent Educator: Coming Soon!
Office Assistant III: Coming Soon!

Supporting Families · Nurturing Learners · Empowering Community