Academy Child Development Center @ Cold Spring, Potomac

Academy Child Development Center has been serving the Potomac community since 1988. NAEYC accredited for over 10 years and MSDE accredited for 9 years. Academy has been a model program for various state pilot programs such as the current EXCELS rating program. Academy at Cold Spring was rated 5 out of 5 standards met in 2013. The Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence Curriculum allows children to advance to higher level objectives as the learn through teacher instructed activities, small group instruction and self-selected learning centers. Academy feels that play encourages self-control, self-learning, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Staff encourages creativity. Parent communication is important for a successful partnership. Daily logs, emails, and regular newsletters keep parents informed of their children's program. Academy hires staff with college degrees as the lead teachers. Music and physical education classes are included for the preschool and prekindergarten classes. The Center is nestled in a safe and quiet neighborhood on the campus of Cold Spring Elementary School which is consistently ranked in the top 10 elementary schools in Maryland.