The Academy of Cool SpringsOnline Newsletter: Spring Conference

May 26, 2015

Spring Conference

Spring Conference was last Friday and boy did we learn a lot! All Academy teachers (over 320!) went down to our Thompson's Station location for a day full of training. We had AMAZING speakers that totally re-energized our teachers and got them ready for a fun summer program. The theme was GLOW (Gusto, Loyalty, Ownership and Work Ethic). We talked about customer service, "who does that", process vs. product art, "Gettin' Loose with Mother Goose", and many more topics!

GLOW party!

Kindergarten Boot Camp Training

AoCS teachers representing!

Staff incentive game of Deal or No Deal!

Branches Ministries made an appearance.

Crazy Taneshia showing her baby bump GLOW!

Process vs. Product art training with Lisa Maddox Vinson.

Never Grow Up!

Puppet play training!

The Academy of Cool Springs! Ready to learn!

"Gettin' Loose with Mother Goose" with Mary Jo Huff

Customer service training with Dennis Vicars

Frog Street Infant

Designed around the latest scientific early brain development research, Frog Street Infant curriculum is designed to build strong foundations for little ones ages 0-18 months. This child-centered program includes easy-to-use activities that:

equip caregivers to nurture the little ones in their care.
optimize key windows of opportunity for growth and development.
are designed with intention and purpose and organized around developmental learning domains.
feature Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline® strategies to enhance social and emotional development.

"We're Creating Childhood"

The Academy Child Development Centers and Preschools are privately owned and operated by our parent company, Never Grow Up, Inc. Based out of Louisville, KY, family owned Never Grow Up, Inc. operated nearly 30 child development centers in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Never Grow Up, Inc. is committed to providing private child care for parents who want only the best for their children. We understand that "we're creating childhood" every day for the children in our care, and we hold that privilege with the highest regard.

Getting a Jump on Childhood Obesity

Healthy habits are instilled at a young age, with most habits being formed during adolescence. We feel it important to instill good habits at an early age, addressing behavioral factors that contribute to overweight and obesity from the beginning.

The Gold Sneaker initiative was developed to enhance policy related to physical activity and nutrition within licensed child care facilities across Tennessee. Policies we've adopted include minimum requirements on physical activity, sedentary activities, breastfeeding, meal time, behaviors, portion sizes, and a tobacco-free facility.

Together, we can create healthy habits for life.

Best of Parenting 2023

May 26, 2015

Spring Conference