Program Features

Kids Adventures Academy at Takoma Park

Established in 2012, Kids Adventures Academy at Takoma Park has been proudly serving families in the community for over a decade. Our preschool program operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and follows the MCPS Administration Office schedule for snow days and emergency closures. We welcome children ages two to five years old.

Curriculum
Our program utilizes The Creative Curriculum for Preschool, a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that emphasizes exploration and discovery as key methods of learning. This approach helps children develop confidence, creativity, and essential critical thinking skills for lifelong learning.

Enrichment and Activities
In addition to our curriculum, we offer a variety of enriching activities, including monthly trips to the Takoma Park Library, music, Spanish, sign language, yoga, Soccer Shots, and in-house special events. Nearly all specialist activities are included in the tuition price and are optional for children. Our four-year-old classroom enjoys monthly field trips during the school year, and we host special family events every month.

Transition Support
We understand the importance of supporting children and their families through transitions. To ease the move to kindergarten, we collaborate closely with Takoma Park Elementary School. Our students visit a kindergarten classroom, and parents have the opportunity to meet the school principal at one of our parent events.


Price

Kids Adventures proudly accepts POC (Purchase of Care) and WPA (Working Parents Association) vouchers through the State of Maryland Child Care Subsidy Branch.  Click here to start the application process.

Kids Adventures offers a 10% discount to siblings and all MCPS Teachers.


Hours

Kids Adventures Academy at Takoma Park (KAATP)

We are open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Professional and Early Release Days
KAATP remains open on all MCPS professional and early release days.

Holidays
We are open on most holidays and school breaks. Please refer to our calendar for specific dates.

 


Snacks

At Kids Adventures, we provide a light breakfast and two healthy snacks each day. Our light breakfast options vary and include cereal, bagels with cream cheese, hot oatmeal, oatmeal bars, pancakes, boiled eggs, and yogurt. For both morning and afternoon snacks, we offer a fresh fruit or vegetable paired with cheese or a dry snack. Snacks change daily to keep things interesting and nutritious.

Sample Menu

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Meet Our Staff

Veronica Martin-Carey| Preschool Director    

Veronica Shumate | Assistant Director Veronica has been with Kids Adventures for over 15 years. She is a State of Maryland Preschool Teacher Qualified. MSDE Credential Level 4. She has over 22 years of experience working with children as a caregiver, camp counselor, camp director, preschool teacher, and assistant preschool director. Ms. Veronica was born and raised in Washington DC. She has three children and ten grandchildren that keep her busy!

| Preschool Teacher