About HCPSS’ SFES Judy Center

HCPSS’ Judy Center at Stevens Forest Elementary School (SFES) connects children ages 0 to 5 and families living in the SFES catchment area with high-quality, comprehensive, full-day, full-year early education services, promoting school readiness.

HCPSS’ Judy Center at SFES is located in portable classrooms on SFES campus. All visitors must check in at the school front office before heading to the Judy Center.

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Important News & Upcoming Events

Join us for a new program called Move to Learn

Tuesday August 12th 10:00-11:00. Move and Groove with us while learning math and literacy skills . This structured play group combines music and exercise activities with preacademic skills to build healthy brains and bodies. Take home a Judy Center ball to carry on the fun. Includes a book, drink and snack.

2 more Open Play dates before summer ends!

Wednesdays 10-11 we have Open play for all ages. Come together and explore the classroom. Lets make some art and enjoy some imaginary play in our fully stocked classroom.

Temporary pause in programs

SFES Judy Center will have a temporary pause in playgroup programming from August 14-September 15th as we join school staff for trainings and to support Preschool, Pre-k and Kindergarten students beginning the school year. Don't hesitate to reach out for questions and support! We will see you at Pre-k /K orientation, Popsicles on the Playground and our First day of Prek parent Coffee and Conversations

Preschool/Pre-K Open House

August 21, 6:00-7:30 pm, Join us for Pre-K /K Open House. The Judy Center will also be there to share information about our programs as well.

First Day of Pre-k Coffee and Conversations with the Judy Center

The first day dropping off your little ones can be hard on families. Thursday August 28th is the first day for Preschool and Pre-K students. Join us after drop off in the SFES Judy Center for coffee and conversations about our shared hopes for the new school year as children make this monumental transition. Let's relax together and celebrate the moment.

Coming Soon to Stevens Forest

We are excited to announce the opening of Howard County's second Judy Center, located at Stevens Forest Elementary School. This new Judy Center will serve families with children ages birth through five who live within the Stevens Forest Elementary School area. It will connect families to comprehensive, full-day, full-year early care and education services, as well as family support. If you would like more information about the new Judy Center, please complete the interest form. A staff member will contact you. If you would like more information about the new Judy Center, please complete the interest form in the body of the announcement and a staff member will contact you.