The Academy of Gateway Online Newsletter: September 2014

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Annual Bounce Night at The Academy of Gateway

We had such an amazing time with all our of families at our Annual Bounce Night with The Academy. A fun time was had by all...kids enjoyed their time bouncing and racing friends down the slides and parents didn't have to dirty the kitchen.

Thank you to everyone who came out and BOUNCED!

For more information on our program, as well as other Annual Events, visit our website www.academychilddevelopment.com

Monday, September 22, 2014

Happy Grandparent's Day

On Monday, September 8th, The Academy of Gateway had over 80 grandparents come for lunch with their precious grandchildren. It was so nice being able to spend time with our grandparents. We want to thank everyone who was able to come have lunch with us.

Little Miss Dakota with her Mommy and Grandmother.

Hazel Anne with her grandparents.

Even Mr. Donnie came to eat with Bryce and Brody.

Liam and his grandparents.

Lilly wouldn't smile for the camera, but her grandmother did!

Presley being silly with her grandmother.

Jayven and Jayce with their special Grandmother.

Karma enjoyed spending lunch with her grandparents.

Zane loved seeing his grandmother.

For more information about our program, please visit our website www.academychilddevelopment.com

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.

KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP: AN ACADEMY EXCLUSIVE

The Academy is recognized by the community for our kindergarten specific programs including our one-of-a-kind Kindergarten Boot Camp. Our Pre-K program includes hands-on explorations that create new learning connections in language, math, science, social, emotional and physical development. Children investigate “Big Ideas” and are actively involved in seeking answers to their own questions. Intentional daily plans cover a specific range of guidelines that prepare our children to meet and exceed kindergarten readiness standards for both public and private schools. Kindergarten Boot Camp, offered exclusively by Never Grow Up, is a dedicated summer program that teaches important, yet often overlooked, skills needed to navigate kindergarten with confidence. Skills such as remembering a lunch number, carrying a lunch tray or returning a library book are examples of how we “train” our Academy kids to “be all they can be”!

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

Gold Sneaker Certified

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.