Kent County Public Schools staff, family members and the broader community are all invited to offer their input on the 2025-26 calendar planning process. An online survey is open now through Friday, Dec. 13. As with all public schools in Maryland, our calendar must include 180 days with students in the classroom. To take the survey, visit https://tinyurl.com/22w5rane.

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Judy Center Early Learning Hub

Welcome to the Judy Center Early Learning Hub at H.H. Garnet Elementary School!

The Judy Center Partnership is a collaboration between community agencies in Kent County dedicated to providing comprehensive, community-based, early learning programs for pre-school children and their families.

We believe that all children should enter school ready to learn and that their families are the foundation for their children’s early success.

A special thank you to our Judy Center partners!

Our Team

Beth DeSchepper Judy Center Coordinator		Phone: 410-810-3903

Address: H.H. Garnet Elementary School 320 Calvert St. Chestertown, MD 21620		Find us on Facebook!

Judy Center Newsletter

Click here to download the Judy Center's monthly newsletter.

Click here for a copy of our newsletter in Spanish.

Events at the Judy Center

Tuesday, Nov. 26

10 a.m.

Little Cub Playgroup

Friday, Nov. 29

Judy Center at Molly's

Tuesday, Dec. 3

5 p.m.

Little Cub Playgroup

RSVP for dinner

Wednesday, Dec. 4

10 a.m.

Little Cub Playgroup

Thursday, Dec. 5

10 a.m.

Little Cubs at Sultana

Tuesday, Dec. 10

10 a.m.

Little Cub Playgroup

4:30 p.m.

Game Night at Early Head Start

RSVP required

Thursday, Dec. 12

10 a.m.

Little Cub Playgroup

Deadline to RSVP for Holiday Meals at Home

Friday, Dec. 13

9 a.m.

Santa's Workshop at the YMCA

RSVP required

Monday, Dec. 16

10 a.m.

Cubs in the Kitchen

RSVP required

Tuesday, Dec. 17

6:30 p.m.

Virtual Bingo with the HHGES PTA

Ask the Judy Center for the link!

Wednesday, Dec. 18

10 a.m.

Little Cub Playgroup

5 p.m.

Sensory Holiday Celebration at Kent County Middle School

Thursday, Dec. 19

10 a.m.

Little Cub Playgroup (Guest: Anne from KidSPOT)

1 p.m.

Holiday Meals at Home Pick-up

Local Resources for Families

The Kent County Local Management Board website has a list of resources available for families. Click below to learn more about what services and providers are available.