Child care provider makes annual donation
to National Forest Foundation
ABINGDON, Md., April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiddie
Academy® Educational Child Care, a nationally
recognized brand of comprehensive educational child care programs,
is celebrating Earth Day by donating to the National Forest
Foundation to plant over 330 trees in honor of its 330 franchise
locations nationwide. To date, Kiddie Academy has planted more than
3,500 trees through the National Forest Foundation's Reforestation
Program.
"We're immensely grateful to Kiddie Academy for their
contribution and stewardship of the 193-million-acre National
Forest System, which benefits us all—both today and for generations
to come," said Abby Schembra,
reforestation partnerships coordinator at the National Forest
Foundation.
According to EarthDay.org, environmental education beginning
during early childhood has numerous benefits for a child's
development. Because of this, Kiddie Academy's independently owned
and operated franchise locations are engaging in several Earth Day
activities.
For example, Academies are participating in an Earth Day art
contest, with students using at least 75% reused or recycled
materials to construct projects in line with Kiddie Academy's
chosen theme, "Wonders of our World." Finished art projects will be
combined into an art installation at each participating Academy.
Kiddie Academy will make a $1,000
donation to a nonprofit environmental organization in the winning
Academy's name.
"Earth Day is a great opportunity to teach our students the
importance of celebrating the Earth's diverse ecosystems and to
spark their sense of wonder toward the planet," said Maria Dontas, director of corporate social
responsibility for Kiddie Academy. "We hope to lead by example for
the children in our care as we lean on our 'Community Begins Here'
motto and try to make the world a better place."
About Kiddie Academy®
Since its inception
in 1981, the Kiddie Academy system has been recognized as a leading
brand in educational child care. The company serves families and
their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, offering full- and
part-time care, before- and after-school care, and summer camp
programs, through the Kiddie Academy system. Kiddie Academy's
proprietary Life Essentials® Curriculum, supporting
programs, methods, activities, and techniques help prepare children
for life. The company's philanthropic efforts, including support of
national nonprofit Family Promise, take character education lessons
learned in the classroom beyond Academy walls. Kiddie Academy
Domestic Franchising, LLC has also received corporate accreditation
from the globally recognized Cognia accreditation system,
signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest
standards in child care. For more information,
visit kiddieacademy.com or find Kiddie Academy on Facebook at
Facebook.com/KiddieAcademy.
About Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC
Kiddie
Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC is based in Maryland. There are currently 325 open
Academies in the Kiddie Academy system, located in 36 states and
the District of Columbia, serving
more than 37,000 children. Each franchised location in the Kiddie
Academy system is an independently owned and operated business. For
more information, visit franchising.kiddieacademy.com.
Media Contact:
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Castillejo, APR
Tombras
tcastillejo@tombras.com
865.257.0026
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