Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Monocacy Elementary

We partner with families with children from 0 to 5 to get them ready for school. Either an FCPS staff member or the family may contact us directly.

About The Judy Center at Waverley Elementary
Judy Hoyer’s dream and life's work was to improve the lives of young children. Before she passed away, Judy had succeeded in shaping and enhancing the futures of thousands of students throughout Maryland. Her life shines as an example of what one individual can accomplish by boldly pursuing opportunities in the educational process to bring about positiv

e change for children. More a Philosophy Than a Place
Since our myriad of services could happen in any number of places, the Judy Center is more a philosophy than a specific location. However, a significant factor in the Judy Center philosophy is to provide comprehensive services right in the school. To this end, we strive to offer as many programs and activities in each school as we can. Our administrative offices, parent resources, ABT lending library and teacher resource libraries are located in a portable classroom on the Waverley/Rock Creek school complex. Staff can meet with parents at the office, in the home elementary school, or during scheduled home visits. Eligibility & Referrals
Any individual who resides in the Waverley or Lincoln school districts with a child or children from birth through kindergarten are eligible for Judy Center services. Information about our services and contact numbers are available at school offices. Partners
The Judy Center is unique in many ways, especially through our focus on collaboration with our partner agencies:

Child Care Choices
Early Childhood Education (FCPS)
Family Partnership
Frederick County Health Department
Frederick County Public Libraries
Head Start
Healthy Families Frederick
Infants and Toddlers Program
Kindercare
LaPetite
Special Education (FCPS)
YMCA

Monthly coordination meetings ensure that services and efforts are not being duplicated. All classroom programs undergo an extensive validation/accreditation process through the Maryland State Department of Education to ensure both quality programs and consistency among programs. Finally, the Judy Center strives to provide the majority of our services right in the home school.

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02/27/2026

Save the date for the FCHD Open House at the Golden Mile!

02/25/2026

February has been a busy month at the Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Monocacy Elementary, filled with growth and exciting learning opportunities.

01/28/2026

We hope everyone is staying safe and warm after the storm. FCPS will be serving emergency Free Meals to all children from 0 to 18 at the following FCPS sites.

FCPS will be offering free, hot lunches at five sites Wednesday from 11 AM to 1 PM for students who need them. More details in the image!

12/05/2025

Hello, please read our December's Pre-K tip for Parents!

10/30/2025

10/14/2025

If you are expecting a baby please join our friends from the C. Burr Artz Frederick County Public Libraries for an Early Literacy Class on Wednesday October 22 at 2 pm.

Are you a new parent? The C. Burr Artz Public Library in downtown Frederick will be offering an early literacy class for new parents on Wednesday, October 22 at 2pm.
Please email Amanda Berry to register or for more information.
[email protected]

10/14/2025

Please see the following tips to get your child ready for Pre-K.

08/30/2025

Our playgroups for the new school year have started! If you live in the Monocacy School District and have children from o to 4 years old please join us on Mondays (for children from 0 to 4), Wednesdays (Babies from 0 to 24 months) or Thursdays (3's and 4's years old) for a free and fun learning experience that will help your children to get ready for school.

07/30/2025

Fine motor skills are a result of the coordination of small muscles in the hands and fingers with the eyes. These skills are essential for reaching developmental milestones. Read the following tips that will help your child to work on their fine motor skills.

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Telephone

+12272031534

Website

https://www.fcps.org/ece/judy

Address

7421 Hayward Road
Frederick, MD
21702

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm