The Academy of Holly Tree Gap: May 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Outdoor Fun

Spending time outside is vital for children's development and well-being, offering physical, mental, and social benefits. It promotes active play, improves vitamin D levels, reduces stress, and fosters creativity and social skills. We love watching the smiles!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!

Are you all as tired of the rain as we are? We are dreaming of sunny weather here and trying to call it into existence with a little sunburst painting!

Friday, May 2, 2025

Super Hero - Harry Potter Dress Up Day

We may have double booked a couple times this week, but we are totally here for it! Take at some of the heroes that made an appearance today!

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. operates 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.

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. Click the image above to be redirected to the Department of Health website!