Academy Child Development Center

Specialties

Locally known and respected child care provider in Montgomery County, MD with 8 centers. Approved by Maryland State Department of Education, non-​public division Nursery — 2^nd Grade (MSDE)

Accredited by Maryland State Department of Education, Infants — Pre-​K (MSDE*)

Licensed by Maryland State Dept of Education/​Office of Child Care Administration (OCC)

Four Centers awarded five stars in Maryland EXCELS Program (Academy Hills, Cold Spring, Galway and Stone Mill) and three stars (Charles Drew and DuFief) in Maryland EXCELS Program.

History

Established in 1981.

Academy Child Development Center, Inc. was founded in July 1981 as a not-​for-​profit educational corporation by Marilyn Fleetwood. As a mother and a public school teacher, Ms. Fleetwood wanted a high quality licensed child care for her toddler and infant but could not find a licensed center for children under two. An opportunity became available for rental space at a public school on Academy Way in Rockville, Maryland. Mrs. Fleetwood along with Ellen Goeden, the first Academy Center Director, hired the staff, organized the not-​for-​profit corporation, developed curriculum, and opened the first Academy on Academy Way on September 5, 1981, four days after Marilyn’s son was born. The Academy legacy has grown to be one of the most well respected, nationally accredited, state accredited and internationally known child care companies specializing in high standards and expectations for staff, students, and parents.