About HCPSS’ CRES Judy Center

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

HCPSS’ Judy Center at CRES are located in portable classrooms on the Cradlerock 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

Families Together Night in June!

Join us June 5th for Families Together Night where we will have a pizza dinner followed by a magic show with Willy Woo Woo. Don't forget to register- deadline is June 2.

New this summer: Open Play!

In a change from our usual summer scheduling, we will have regular playgroups through the end of the school year and then weekly Open Play sessions this summer. Keep an eye on the calendar for dates!

Playgroups end May 29th

Our last playgroup for the 2024-25 school year is May 29th. They will resume for the 2025-26 school year in September.

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.  Interest Form 

Playgroups Resume in February

Make sure you join us at The Judy Center when our playgroups restart February 11, 2025! There will also be My Gym and Abrakadoodle events beginning February 3, 2025. See website calendar for details.

Inclement Weather Reminders

In the case of inclement weather closures or delays for HCPSS, all Judy Center activities will be canceled for that day.

October Family Together Night

Join The Judy Center and My Gym for our October Family Together Night on Thursday, October 10 from 6-7:30pm. Dinner will be served from 6-6:30 and My Gym fun stations and classroom learning stations will be from 6:30-7:30. Registration is required.