Early Childhood

Early Childhood Partners
	Charles County Public Schools
	Office of the Superintendent Manages the day-to-day operations of the Charles County Public Schools Dr. James Richmond, Superintendent 301-934-7223 jrichmond@ccboe.com Office of the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Develops and implements preschool curriculum Oversees operation of the Judy Centers Secures continuation of the Judy Center grants. Judy W. Estep, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction 301-934-7369 jestep@ccboe.com Early Childhood Instruction Oversees Pre-K and Kindergarten curriculam and administers Judy Center grants Ensures achievement and maintenance of MSDE validation/accreditation of Judy Centers Anita Shepard 301-934-7380 ashepard@ccboe.com Dr. Mudd Elementary School Bob Opiekun, Principal 301-645-3686 bopiekun@ccboe.com Eva Turner Elementary School Kathy Morgan Morgan, Principal 301-645-4828 kmorgan@ccboe.com Early Childhood Special Education program Provides educational enrichment for young children birth through Kindergarten who may be delayed in development or have other disabilities. Ellen Abramson, Coordinator 301-753-1745 eabramson@ccboe.com Adult Education Program Provides adult education to prepare parents for the GED or the External Diploma Program. Classess are offered at the Lifelong Learning Center, 12300 Vivian Adams Drive, Waldorf. These classes are available Monday through Thursday and are offered daytime or evening. For more information call 301-753-1774. Sponsors the ICAN Program for Judy Center families. Parents may receive a computer and software for their home along with 16 weeks of at-home instruction to benefit both parents and children. Elizabeth Sinnes, Coordinator 301-753-1774 esinnes@ccboe.com Career and Technology Education Advises on events coordination and format. High School Cosmotology students provide haircuts and manicures for Judy Center children, modeling good hygiene. Peggy Stafford, Acting Coordinator 301-934-7395 pstafford@ccboe.com
	Head Start-Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action Committee
	Serves the child development needs of preschool children and their low-income families. Accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education. Application process required. Gail Govoni, Assistant Director for Head Start 301-274-4474, ext. 226 gail@SMTCCAC.org Mary Lou Konya, Center Specialist for Charles County 301-274-4474 ext 245 mkonya@SMTCCA.org
	AlphaBEST Operates the before and after school child care program (BASCC) for Charles County Public Schools including sites at Dr. Mudd, Eva Turner and Dr. Higdon. This program is for Kindergarteners through 5th grade. The BASCC program is open 6:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. and operates year-round. Melissa Woodland, Area Manager
	KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc. Provides full time child care for 3 and 4 year olds and before and after school programs for Pre-K and Head Start children in the two school zones. The Center is located at Doolittle Drive at Post Office Road and is accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Center is open from 6 am - 6:30 pm and operates year-round. Elaina Maness, Director 301-843-9802
	Southern Maryland Child Care Resource Center Provides training workshops for early childhood professionals, child care providers, and parents. Assists parents in locating child care for the Judy Centers Provides parent educator for infant and toddler daytime playgroups Becky Stevens, Executive Director 301-290-0040 bstevens@smccrc.org
	Charles County Public Library Provides books, information, and other library materials that match the needs of children and their families. Provides entertaining and educational children's programming designed to acquaint them with our public libraries and to encourage a love of reading that will last a lifetime. Provides outreach services visiting Head Start children at the Judy Centers once a month to provide rich literary experiences. Provides readers for Story Hour at Borders Emily Ferren, Director 301-934-9001 eferren@somd.lib.md.us
	College of Southern Maryland Early Childhood Education Programs Provides early childhood education opportunities for child care professionals Mary Hunt, Director 301-934-7512 maryh@csmd.edu Project Transition Assists adults returning to school or the workforce with information on training opportunities and resources available. Julia Pitman, Director of Admissions 301-934-7853 juliap@csmd.edu
	Borders Books, Music and Caf� Hosts monthly Story Hour for Judy Center families.