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Kids Active Enrichment
Top-Quality Before & After School Care
Kid-Approved Since 1991
Your Child’s Loving Home Away From Home
Top-Quality, Kid-Approved Before & After School Care That Parents Love
Before & After School Center Serving Montgomery County, Gaithersburg, North Potomac, Potomac, & Silver Spring, MD
This Location Is Before & After School Care Only
This Location Is Before & After School Care Only
Dr. CHARLES R. DREW CENTER
- 1200 Swingingdale Drive Silver Spring, Maryland 20905
- (301) 989-0245
- cdacademy@academychild.com
- Current Operating Hours: 7:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
- Carmen Jackson - Center Director
A Central Campus Location For Safety & Convenience
Set on the campus of Dr. Charles Drew Elementary, we make before- and after-school transitions smooth and safe. Plus, proximity to local amenities and parks makes your day easier whether you’re commuting, running errands, or enjoying a relaxing after-school outing.
Convenient Drop-Offs In A Quiet Neighborhood
Large setbacks and plenty of free parking make drop-off and pick-up safe and comfortable at a destination located in a quiet, residential neighborhood that is safe and surrounded by trees for relaxing scenic views.
Caring Teachers Bring Experience & Passion
Teachers love their work and their decades of experience help your child thrive. Their level of dedication and love for quality early childhood experiences makes this a home away from home.
Outdoor Areas Give
Your Child Room To Grow
Separate play areas for different ages offer a kid-safe place for your child to play. Children run, climb, and challenge their strength. Basketball courts and open green spaces are great for team play and games that build collaboration and confidence.
Safety First For A Worry-Free Day
Attentive teachers keep a close, caring watch on your child every day. Features like cameras and limited access entries offer a reliable, safe space where your child grows happy and healthy.
Onsite Cleaners For
On The Spot Clean
FAQ
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- School-age child care program (Kindergarten – 5th grade) during the school year
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- Full and part-time schedules available
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- Yes
- WPA and POC vouchers accepted – The guidelines for the Working Parents Assistance Program have recently changed.
- Yes
Two Sought-After Accreditations Indicate High-Quality Care
FAQs
Academy provides one morning snack and one afternoon snack depending on your child’s daily schedule. All families are required to provide a healthy lunch for your child(ren).
Please refer to the Academy Family Handbook for healthy food choices in the classroom. Click here
Academy’s operating hours vary based on location. Please visit your preferred center’s location page.
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
Each age group and program have their own capacity guidelines provided by the Maryland State Department of Education. Please click here for state guidelines: https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/system/files/filedepot/3/staff-child_ratio_chart_-_child_care_centers.pdf
