Funding

This program is funded under the Judith P. Hoyer Early Child Care and Education Center Grant as authorized by the Judith Hoyer Early Child Care and Enhancement Program annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article, Section Paragraph 5-213.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Judy Centers?

The Judy Center at Dr. Mudd Elementary School was established in 2001 to provide comprehensive early childhood education programs and family services to children ages Birth through Kindergarten and their families. Family support services are also available. Our goal is to make sure children are ready for 1st Grade. There are 26 community agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals working together to ensure that children are socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically ready for school. Most services, programs, and activities are free. The Judy Center at Eva Turner Elementary School was established in 2002. In 2004, we began providing services to children at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.

Who is Judy?

The Judy Centers are named for Judith P. Hoyer, a lifelong child advocate and the supervisor of early childhood for Prince George's County Public Schools. She died of cancer several years ago. There are 24 Judy Centers in the State of Maryland who are carrying on Judy's philosophy of providing comprehensive family services in or near the school setting. She is the late wife of our Congressman, Steny Hoyer.

Who is part of the Judy Center?

Children who are enrolled in Head Start, Pre-K or Kindergarten at Dr. Mudd or Eva Turner are automatically enrolled in the Judy Centers and are eligible for the services that are offered. Many children, birth through age 3, are served primarily by our partners in their home settings. There are also programs at the schools for children birth to 3 and their parents who live in the school zones . In 2004, we began providing services to children at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School.

What are some of the services provided by the Judy Center?

Our displays in the school lobbies have information on activities and available services. The Maryland State Department of Education website also information on the Judy Centers at www.mdk12.org/instruction/ensure/readiness/index.html (click in search box and type Judith P. Hoyer Program). And, you can always call us at 301-893-5619 and someone will be glad to assist you.