The Academy of Cool SpringsOnline Newsletter: April 2020

Apr 23, 2020

Earth Day Fun

We celebrated Earth Day with fun crafts and went outside to have an Earth Day picnic at lunch. The weather was beautiful, and after lunch we enjoyed bubbles, chalk, and the sunshine!

Apr 16, 2020

Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home

Pre-K Two has been learning all about bugs this week. Their focus today was on Ladybugs. They played ladybug games, counted with ladybugs, and then while on the playground, they all found ladybugs hiding in the grass and trees! Everyone was so excited to see ladybugs outside when they had just learned all about them in the classroom!

Apr 9, 2020

Easter Fun!

Even though we could not have our big Easter Egg-stravanga, we still had so much fun! We had Easter egg hunts, Easter parties, and even a visit from the Easter bunny!!

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.