The Academy of Holly Tree Gap: April 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Earth Day Slime

Simple, sensory, and meaningful—Earth Day slime turns a messy activity into a memorable learning experience. Beyond the fun, slime-making helps build fine motor skills and encourages curiosity. Kids love the stretchy, squishy texture!

Monday, April 6, 2026

Bunny Bash

We had so much fun at our Bunny Bash this past Thursday! Our families enjoyed snacks, crafts, and several different activities. Our PreK 2 class had a blast during their classroom Easter egg hunt. Huge thank you to all the families that donated eggs and candy!

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!