Joy, Discovery, & Play Every Day
Distance Learning, Epic Summer Programming, & Exceptional Care For Your School-Age Child
Joy, Discovery,
& Play Every Day
Distance Learning, Epic Summer Camp Programming, & Exceptional Care For Your School-Age Child
Preschool & Childcare Center Serving Gaithersburg, North Potomac, Potomac, Rockville & Silver Spring, MD
COLD SPRING CENTER
- 9201 Falls Chapel Way Potomac, Maryland 20854
- (301) 424-4318
- csacademy@academychild.com
- Current Operating Hours: 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
- Toni Brown - Center Director
Feel The Warm Welcome Of A Home Away From Home
It’s common for your child’s teachers to have decades of experience helping children thrive here—your child benefits from a committed team with loads of expertise and tons of heart to share.
Slash Through Errands & Enjoy Family Time
Square away errands in no time with nearby grocery stores, pharmacies, and retailers. After pick-up, wrap up the day with a nature walk at one of the many parks nearby and catch up on quality family time with your little learner.
Children Play On Grassy Areas & Basketball Courts
Sprawling grounds feature basketball courts and grassy play areas for team sports and games, so your child learns collaboration and sports strategies. Outdoor play happens daily, so your child gets the exercise and movement they need to grow strong and healthy.
Onsite Cleaning
Keeps It Spic ‘N’ Span
Dedicated professionals keep your child’s rooms, tools, and toys clean and germ-free, with continuous sanitizing practices for a healthy clean that keeps your child safe and in school where they should be!
Your Worry-Free Days
Start With Safety First
Trust your child is in a safe place. Attentive teachers keep a watchful eye on your child, while safety features like secure rooms and limited entry do double duty to give you the peace of mind that comes with knowing your child is learning and playing in a safe space.
FAQ
- School-age/distance learning
- Summer camp program
- Full and part-time schedules available
- 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Yes. WPA and POC vouchers accepted – The guidelines for the Working Parents Assistance Program have recently changed.
Two Sought-After Accreditations Indicate High-Quality Care
FAQs
Yes!
- Child Care Scholarship Program: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program
Due to the COVID-19 Health pandemic, Academy will not be allowing any parents or visitors inside our facilities to decrease the risk of exposure. All daily drop-off & pick-ups will take place outside the centers. Each center has its own specific procedure, please contact your center director for more details.
All meals beginning July 6, 2020 will be provided by the parent/guardian. Please plan to pack your child a healthy snack and lunch daily. Please refer to the Academy Family Handbook for healthy food choices in the classroom.
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All Academy locations are currently operating at reduced hours of 8:30am-5:30pm due to the additional cleaning and staffing requirement as an outcome of COVID-19.
At this time, there are no indoor extra-curricular activities (i.e., soccer, ballet, yoga) until further notice.
Each center is equipped with trained staff to facilitate the sanitation of toys and manipulatives throughout the day in addition to frequently touched surfaces. Professional cleaners clean school buildings top to bottom every evening after pick-up.
Academy follows guidance provided by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other state and local health officials. Please refer to the most recent COVID-19 guidance for licensed child care here: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/system/files/filedepot/3/covid_guidance_full_080420.pdf
Each age group and program have their own capacity guidelines provided by the Maryland State Department of Education. Check with your center director for details.
Space permitting, part-week and part-day schedules are available at most of our locations for select programs.
