Academy Child Development Center At DuFief (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 57 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Academy Child Development Center At DuFief
Pre-K	25
Kind	32

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Student Body

Total Students

57 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 39%

Academics & Faculty

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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.

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.

Source: Verified school update

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