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Academy Child Development Center At DuFief

15001 Dufief Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20878

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
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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

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
57 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

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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When is the application deadline for Academy Child Development Center At DuFief?
The application deadline for Academy Child Development Center At DuFief is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Montgomery County, MD is $23,896 for elementary schools and $31,300 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Montgomery County, MD is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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