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Inside the Judy Centers: Building Strong Foundations for Early Learning
Early Childhood Services' ELEVATE
Chapters
0:10
Welcome And Mission Of Elevate
0:35
Meet Michelle And Jessica
1:50
What Judy Centers Are And Are Not
3:32
Montgomery County’s Growth And Sites
4:47
Services For Children And Caregivers
6:46
Impact Data And Family Outcomes
10:38
Partners That Power The Hubs
13:02
Access, Inclusion, And Diversity
14:15
Expansion Plans And New Locations
15:31
How To Get Involved And Stay Updated
17:40
Closing And Community Resources
Early Childhood Services' ELEVATE
Inside the Judy Centers: Building Strong Foundations for Early Learning
Dec 09, 2025
Season 1
Episode 5
Inette B. and Jennifer F.
In this episode of the ELEVATE Podcast, hosts Inette Bolden and Jennifer Ferreira sit down with Nichelle Owens and Jessica Blasic from Montgomery County’s Judy Center Early Learning Hubs to explore how these family-centered programs support children from birth to age five. They discuss the Judy Centers’ mission, their rapid expansion in Montgomery County, and how playgroups, developmental screenings, and family engagement activities help build school readiness.
Nichelle and Jessica also highlight the power of community partnerships and share how families, educators, and early childhood leaders can get involved.
