The Academy of Maryland Farms

Friday, January 2, 2026

Indoor Play & Themed Events during the month of January
The Monkey's Treehouse (Nashville): Offers specific January events like a Bounce & Glow Party (Jan 15), a Parents Night Out (Jan 23), and an Elsa & Olaf Visit (Jan 27), plus general drop-in play.
Urban Air Adventure Park & The Treehouse Indoor Play: Good options for active fun, according to Nashville Guru and Yelp.
Winter Outdoor & Holiday Fun
Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery: Hosts Winter Break Family Days (Dec 29 - Jan 3) with crafts, games, and snowglobe making.
Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center: Features synthetic ice skating with music and themed nights, check their schedule for January dates.
Other Local Favorites
Cheekwood: A great spot for seasonal beauty and family activities.
Nashville Zoo: Always a family favorite for animal encounters.
Lane Motor Museum: For unique vehicle exhibits.
How to Find More Events
Kids Out and About Nashville: A comprehensive guide to local family activities.
Nashville Parent: Lists events specifically for families in the area.
Nashville Guru: Offers lists of fun places for kids in Nashville.
Budget-Friendly Fun
Consider creating your own fun with winter crafts (snowflakes, cards) or scavenger hunts at home.

FROGSTREET INFANT PROGRAM

FROG STREET INFANT Designed around the latest scientific early brain development research, Frog Street Infant curriculum is designed to build strong foundations for little ones ages 0-18 months. This child-centered program includes easy-to-use activities that: equip caregivers to nurture the little ones in their care. optimize key windows of opportunity for growth and development. are designed with intention and purpose and organized around developmental learning domains. feature Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline® strategies to enhance social and emotional development.

OUR PREK PROGRAM...Celebrating the joy of learning!

Frog Street Pre-K is a comprehensive, research-based program that integrates instruction across developmental domains and early learning disciplines. The program is engaging for both teachers and children and is easy to implement! The cornerstones of the program are: An extensive integration of theme, disciplines, and domains Social and Emotional development includes Dr. Becky Bailey’s Conscious Discipline ® Differentiated instruction Equity of English and Spanish materials and instruction Joyful approach to learning

KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP: AN ACADEMY EXCLUSIVE

The Academy is recognized by the community for our kindergarten specific programs including our one-of-a-kind Kindergarten Boot Camp. Our Pre-K program includes hands-on explorations that create new learning connections in language, math, science, social, emotional and physical development. Children investigate “Big Ideas” and are actively involved in seeking answers to their own questions. Intentional daily plans cover a specific range of guidelines that prepare our children to meet and exceed kindergarten readiness standards for both public and private schools. Kindergarten Boot Camp, offered exclusively by Never Grow Up, is a dedicated summer program that teaches important, yet often overlooked, skills needed to navigate kindergarten with confidence. Skills such as remembering a lunch number, carrying a lunch tray or returning a library book are examples of how we “train” our Academy kids to “be all they can be”!

OUR PARENT COMPANY

"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. operated 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.

GOLD SNEAKER FACILITY

GETTING A JUMP ON CHILDHOOD OBESITY 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.