Maryland's Largest School District
Judy Center Early Learning Hub at Summit Hall Elementary School
101 W. Deer Park Rd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 301-284-4170
Ms. Catherine Moy
Program Manager
Ms. Emy Guerrero
Office Assistant
Ms. Christine Matsubara
Parent Educator/Teacher
Ms. Laura Cerezo-Vargas
Family Service Coordinator
Community Resource Guide for Preschool Children and their Families 2023-2024. This guide will provide a complete listing of community resources in Montgomery County.
Need guidance on finding care?
Montgomery Child Care Resource and Referral Center - 240-777-3110
The Montgomery County Child Care Resource & Referral Center’s mission is to build a successful and knowledgeable child care workforce through professional development and individualized support. Learn More
Maryland Family Network, Locate: Childcare - 1-877-561-0060
Maryland Family Network’s LOCATE: Child Care is a free, referral service with detailed information on all regulated child care in Maryland. Our trained referral specialists will help you identify care based on your personal preferences including program type, location and cost. Learn More
Child Care Scholarship - 1-866-243-8796
The purpose of the Child Care Scholarship (CCS) Program is to provide financial assistance with child care costs to eligible working families through Child Care Scholarship Center. Learn More
ChildLink - 240-777-4769
Information and resources in Montgomery County for children from birth to 5 years old. Learn More
Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program - 240-777-3997
1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville
Assessment services for children birth to 33 months old. Comprehensive early-intervention services for families with children birth to 4 years old to address special needs and maximize their children’s developmental potential. Learn More
Child Find Program, Early Childhood Disabilities Unit,
4511 Bestor Drive, Room 146, Rockville, MD 20853 - 240-740-2170
Intake Line: 301-947-6080
Fax: 301-871-0957
Office Mail: ChildFind@mcpsmd.org
Assists families with young children, 33 months or older with special needs. Free screening for children who may be delayed in their speech, motor, or cognitive development. Learn More
Discovery Station Early Head Start - 240-565-7821
A multi-generational program to promote adult learning and healthy child development in families with young children. Offers ESOL classes, as well as parenting, career development, health workshops and home visiting. Learn More
The Lourie Center for Children's Social and Emotional Wellness
12301 Academy Way, Rockville, MD 20852
Phone: 301-761-2701
The Lourie Center is proud to bring the following programs and services to our community and it's children: Early Head Start Program, Parent-Child Clinical Services, Therapeutic Nursery Program and The Lourie Center School. Learn More
Montgomery County Public Libraries, Preschool Programming
Phone: 240-777-0001
Programs to introduce children and their parents/caregivers to the benefits of early language development and literacy. Offers library services in many languages, workshops, and story kits. Learn More
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), PreKindergarten and Head Start Programs
4910 Macon Road, Room 143, Rockville, 20852
Phone: 240-740-4530
Early childhood program for eligible 3- and 4-year old children, including education, health, parent involvement, and social services. Learn More
MCPS High School Child Development Programs
Select high schools in MCPS have 4-year old programs for children. The contact for the Gaithersburg High School Child Development program is Mrs. Kellie W Murphy at Kellie_W_Murphy@mcpsmd.org. Learn More
Family Services, Inc., Healthy Families Montgomery
Phone: 301-840-3232
Serves first-time Montgomery County parents with home visits, case management, health education, child development services, and parent groups.
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Community Clinic, Inc.
Phone: 301-840-8339
Supplemental food to nursing and pregnant women and children 5 years old and under, at various county locations including Gaithersburg 200 Girard Street, Suite 212B Learn More
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Eligibility and Support Services (OESS)
Applications processed for uninsured and undocumented children and adults to access health-care services. Contact the service eligibility unit (SEU) in your area:
Rockville
1401 Rockville Pike
240-777-3120
Germantown
12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd Floor
240-777-3591
MCPS Mental Health and Crisis Support Resources
To help students in a time of crisis, each MCPS school has a student support team consisting of a school counselor(s), a school psychologist, a pupil personnel worker, and a school nurse. Following an individual or school-wide crisis, the team provides the necessary support, care and interventions needed to help students, families and staff feel safe, secure and available for learning. They play a key role in ensuring those affected can return to their academic focus as quickly as possible. Learn More
Student and Family Support and Engagement
The Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement is committed to providing the services and programs needed to promote positive school cultures and advance the academic, physical, social and psychological well-being of every student. Learn More
Community Clinics, Inc. (CCI)
Low-cost health care for documented and undocumented Montgomery County residents who are not eligible for county services, do not have access to health care, or do not have health insurance. Call the clinic in your area for an appointment:
Gaithersburg
200 Girard Street, Suite 212
301-216-0880
Crisis Center—240-777-4000, TTY 240-777-4800
1301 Piccard Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Emergency shelter for single adults, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assists families after regular business hours (5:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m. and weekends).
Family Services, Inc., Mental Health Center
Phone: 301-840-3263
610 East Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg
Counseling and psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults.
Prekindergarten/Head Start “Totline”
Phone: 240-740-4580
For Prekindergarten/Head Start families. Call staff psychologists from 9:00a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, to discuss concerns about your child.
Metrorail and Metrobus Information
Phone: 202-637-7000
Route information and schedules. 24-hour automated service. Learn More
Ride On Bus Information
Phone: 240-777-7433, or 311
Hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Learn More
