Media Advisory
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Announce $10 Million Investment in Early Childhood Education
For Immediate Release: Monday, September 22, 2025
Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart, Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor, and early childhood education professionals to announce a $10 million investment in several new initiatives aimed at expanding and enhancing early childhood education in Montgomery County.
These initiatives include the expansion of Head Start services to children 0-3 years, along with new programs designed to increase access to high-quality learning and support local child care providers. These efforts are a direct response to a recent study identifying significant gaps in local child care services, particularly for infants and toddlers in underserved communities.
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Academy Child Development Center at Stonemill Elementary School, 14327 Stonebridge View Dr., North Potomac
WHO:
- Marc Elrich, Montgomery County Executive
- Kate Stewart, President, Montgomery County Council
- Dr. Thomas Taylor, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools
- Dr. James Bridgers, Director, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
- Gloria Musiimenta, Head Start parent
- Antonio Hernandez, child care provider and President, Latino Child Care Association
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Media Contact: Peter Sinclair 301-309-7550