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Academy Child Development Center At Dofief

15001 Dufief Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878-0208 -

School Notes Overview:

Academy offers the "Building blocks for life" philosophy - the foundation from which all learning takes place for the future. Children grow in a nurturing environment that promotes safety and security. When children are guided to live and play together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support, they develop positive character values. By encouraging creativity, exploration, and discovery children acquire a love of learning and a sense of self. Children are our focus and our staff make up the foundation of our programs. The experience, education, and low turnover of teachers and assistants ensure continuity of quality programming from year to year. Ongoing professional development keeps staff up-to-date on current research and issues. Child/staff rations are kept low to facilitate a child-centered approach. ...

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School Overview:

	Academy Child Development Center At Dofief
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - K
County	Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	57 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	31%	33%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 25 students
	Kind - 32 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	3 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Academy offers the "Building blocks for life" philosophy - the foundation from which all learning takes place for the future. Children grow in a nurturing environment that promotes safety and security. When children are guided to live and play together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support, they develop positive character values. By encouraging creativity, exploration, and discovery children acquire a love of learning and a sense of self. Children are our focus and our staff make up the foundation of our programs. The experience, education, and low turnover of teachers and assistants ensure continuity of quality programming from year to year. Ongoing professional development keeps staff up-to-date on current research and issues. Child/staff rations are kept low to facilitate a child-centered approach.
Profile last updated: 02/12/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20878)	School Zip (20878)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	55,177 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	68%	32%
Population Average Age	35 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$84,330	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.9 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	25 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	72% / 28%	65% / 35%