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 positive 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.
