Care & Connection Support Discovery
Helping Children Discover & Explore For Over 40 Years
Care And Connection Support Discovery
Helping Children Discover And Explore For Over 39 Years
Toddler | 18 months - 2 years |Serving Gaithersburg, North Potomac, Potomac, Rockville, & Silver Spring, MD
A Social Skills Program With Proven Results
The nationally-acclaimed, evidence-based Stop & Think Social Skills Program focuses on teaching students exceptional social skills. Children learn:
- Interpersonal skills
- Social problem-solving
- Conflict prevention and resolution
- Self-regulation skills
Your Child Will Learn To Love Healthy Foods
Your child is continually growing, which is why delicious and nutrition-packed meals and snacks are provided for you. Let your toddler focus on what matters most – learning, playing, and developing!
Stay Up-To-Date On Your Child’s Learning & Fun
Come volunteer or partake in the Parent-Teacher Exchange Committee; you are an integral part of your child’s success. The HiMama© and KidReports™ apps keep you up-to-date on your child’s day-to-day activities.
Onsite Daily Cleaning So Your Toddler Can Thrive
With onsite cleaning daily, you won’t have to worry about your child’s safety and whether they’re staying germ-free while engaging in play, movement, or learning.
Take Blocks, Cars, Chalk, & More Outside For Play
Children love the large pavilion where they take their learning outside. They can ride tricycles, play with balls, or extend the learning by taking daily activities outside for more fresh air and fun.
convenient hours to suit your schedule; Open from 7:30 A.M - 6:00 P.M
Amazing, Certified Teachers Nurture Your Little One Now
With Maryland State Certified teachers and a low staff turnover, your child will receive the best education and care possible. Parents love the professional level of the teaching team and the focus on preparing children for Kindergarten.
Instantly Boosts Your Child's Learning with Two Teachers Per Classroom!
Dual Teaching Helps Your Child Advance With:
- More eye contact, responsiveness, and love
- Personalized lessons based on your child
- Teaching them crucial skills "in the moment"
Pre-Literacy To Get Your Child Ready For Kindergarten
Prepare your little one for Kindergarten now with a focus on early language skills, literacy, and pre-writing. Letter recognition, tracing, phonetics, and more help take your child to the next educational level.
The Creative Curriculum© Helps Build School Skills
Teachers engage two-year-old children in studies of familiar topics, including containers, shoes, brushes, light, rocks, bags, clothes, seats, balls, and paper. They support studies with intentional teaching experiences.
Your Toddler Will Learn Yoga, Spanish, & More
In addition to learning that prepares them for their next academic step, enrichments like art, Spanish, and Yoga make sure your toddler engages in enriching daily experiences that boost their brainpower.
Virtual Field Trips To Exciting Places
Virtual field trips stimulate growing minds and exploratory senses and allow children to discover the wonders of the world around them.
Safety That Gives You Peace of Mind
Have peace of mind knowing that your child is in a safe environment. Communication via walkie talkies and safety features such as security cameras and restricted access ensure your child’s safety at all times.
We’ve Earned Two Sought-After Accreditations
Hear from Parents Like you
"Our experience with Galawy Academy has been nothing short of amazing! The teachers are incredibly dedicated, nurturing, and passionate about helping each child succeed. The curriculum strikes the perfect balance between academics, creativity, and social development, and we’ve seen tremendous growth in our child’s confidence and skills."
"I cannot express enough gratitude to the incredible staff and teachers at The Academy at Cold Spring. They have been truly wonderful in taking care of my child at the daycare. The environment they’ve created is nurturing and welcoming. My child is always excited to go to daycare, and it’s heartwarming to see the smiles and enthusiasm from the staff every day."
"Great experience with Academy child development center. Staff are nice with excellent genuine caring. Safe physical setting and well-maintained place. Not only a day care, but a great learning place. My daughter is very happy with the center and has made a lot of progress both physically and mentally."
"We love the team here at Cold Spring, they take great care of our daughter. Our daughter loves going every day and always wants to finish whatever crafts she is working on before leaving. They do a great job helping the kids with school work as well as having fun activities each day for the kids."
"Love the Academy staff and environment at the Cold Spring location. The director and the lead staff are warm, welcoming and truly caring people. My daughter loves to attend Academy!"
"I am very happy with Galway academy. The staff are very nice and kind. My son loves to go to academy every day. I have see a lot of improvement since he is in school. Thank you Galway academy"
"We have had a terrific experience with our two children at ACDC Stone Mill. The teachers and front office staff are wonderfully kind and caring, and really take the time to work with each child as an individual. We highly recommend this center."
"We love Academy at Stone Mill. We have had Academy be a part of lives for raising both our kids (3 & 7) for the last 5 years. We have been through the infant, toddler, preschool and pre-K programs."
"We met in 2015, Academy @ Galway instantly became Family! The Attention paid to each individual child is UNMATCHED!. My daughter looked FORWARD to attending any type of care they offered! When COVID hit, The director went ABOVE AND BEYOND to check in, via email, and Phone. "
"I can honestly say I loved my experience with Academy @ Galway, being a first time parent sending my baby to school for the very first was extremely nerve wrecking for me but Ms. Azra and all the staff were so reassuring/ so so patient with us. My daughter learned so much, always so eager to tell us about her day! LOVE YOU ALL
"Our daughter has been growing in many aspect of development since she joined the Academy last summer.We are very greatful to have very experienced and caring director and teachers working hard hand in hand in her life. Academy is part of our family which gives us a big relief to leave her there knowing she is very happy and safe."
"My child was there for 2020/2021 school year for pre-k. It was his first time in an academic setting & also during the covid lock down. There were many challenges but Mrs. Azra & Mrs. Kim did a great job. My son made huge gains academically & was ready for kindergarten thanks to his experience at Galway Academy."
"My son wants to stay at the Galway center for longer. He loves all the activities and their staff are soo nice. Highly recommend this program. My son asked why he hasn't started since when he was little. That is how much he loves the place."
"Everyone there were always very welcoming and that never faded. We are glad our child was able to be under Academy’s care."
"I want to say thank you so much for the enjoyable time my son spent at Academy school-age all these years!!!"
"The amount of love and support we received from the Academy staff during what had to be the hardest part of my life is immeasurable!"
"I know my daughters were genuinely cared about by each and every Academy staff member and we feel extremely lucky to have had the Academy staff, especially Mr. Luis, be a part of their elementary years."
"Thank you Academy Child Development Center for taking great care of both of our daughters, and providing a safe and enriching environment. "
"Every single Academy staff member has made a profound impact on our daughter's development, now only educational, but socially and emotionally."