Academy Child Development Center (2026-27 Profile)

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About the School

Academy Child Development Center in Potomac, MD, is a nonsectarian early learning program serving 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1.
Founded in 1981, the school operates in an urban/large town area, providing early childhood child care and development services.
The center employs 2 teachers and maintains an average class size of 15, supporting a racially diverse student population with 17.86% students of color.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 20 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Year Founded

1981

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Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition costs vary and change each year. Please contact admissions for more information.

Admissions Director

Toni Brown

Admissions Associate

Megan McHale

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Nursery children must be 3 or 4 years of age by September 1st to be eligible for enrollment.

Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Potomac, MD is $32,801 for elementary schools and $37,294 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Potomac, MD is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).