The Academy for Children

The Academy for Children offers half-day programs for children 18 months to 2.5 years, plus morning, afternoon, and full-day options for children 2.6 years and older, including rising 5's. It also offers Little Tykes & You for children 12 months to 24 months on Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with play, sing, explore, songs, finger plays, and other age-appropriate social play activities.

Programs

• The Academy for Children — 18 months to 2.5 years; 2.6 years and older; rising 5's · Mon-Fri; 18 months to 2.5 years: half days 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; 2.6 years and older: AM 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., PM 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m., full day 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Before School Enrichment Program — Mon-Fri 8:00-8:30-9:00 a.m. · Choose 1-5 mornings. Each session is 30 minutes. Program minimum of two morning sessions.
• After School Academy — Mon-Fri 2:30-3:30 p.m. · Choose 1-5 afternoons. Program minimum of two afternoon sessions. Students can attend Academy Kids Club or add in dance, yoga, and/or music.
• Little Tykes & You — 12 months to 24 months · Thursdays 9:15am - 10:00am · $240 · Play, Sing, Explore, Fun and Learning. Age appropriate social play sessions promote early literacy, fine and gross motor activities, music, songs, finger plays and more. $20 per drop-in.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Price range: $240

About the provider

The Academy for Children says it encourages each child’s development within an enriched, positive, and exciting learning and play environment. Its policy states that prospective families are required to visit the school for a tour by appointment with the director, and that the Academy for Children, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin.

All prospective families are required to visit the school for a tour. Tours are held by appointment only with the director. The Academy for Children, Inc. admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, policies, scholarships and loan programs, athletic and other Academy for Children-administered programs.

What families say

“The Academy has given my children confidence socially and academically. They now thrive in various settings - school, sports, making friends, and engaging with all ages.” — Lauren McIntyre, Parent

“The Academy feels like home.” — Academy Parent, 2023

“Academy directors and staff make themselves readily available to parents to discuss any questions or concerns and they are experts in child development and early education.” — Academy Parent

Last updated October 21, 2026.