4615 Thompsons Ridge Road, Thompson’s Station, TN 37179
Voted Best of Parenting Preschool Since 2008
The Highest 3-Star Rating by State of Tennessee
Voted Best of Music City Winner for Preschools in 2023 and 2024
With experienced teachers, a safe and welcoming environment, and a curriculum that supports every stage of development, we focus on helping children feel confident, cared for, and ready for what is next.
With multiple locations across Middle Tennessee, finding high-quality child care and preschool that fits your routine is simple. Choose the center closest to you and explore programs for every age.
A tour is the best way to see our classrooms, meet our team, and learn how we support learning through play, enrichment, and daily communication with families.
At The Academy, children aren’t just supervised; they are guided with intention. From thoughtfully structured classroom routines to hands-on enrichment activities, every part of the day is designed to build confidence, independence, and strong early learning foundations.
Families in Thompson’s Station choose The Academy because we focus on more than academics. We build relationships. Through small-group learning, consistent routines, and hands-on exploration, children develop confidence, curiosity, and skills that carry far beyond preschool.
Powered by the Frog Street curriculum and guided by experienced educators, we nurture early skills, confidence, and independent thinking from their very first day.
Our academy learning center approach provides consistent, developmentally appropriate lesson plans while giving teachers the flexibility to personalize activities around each child’s milestones and interests.
Included in tuition, our enrichment experiences add extra opportunities for creativity, movement, culture, and early science, helping children explore beyond the classroom routine.
Our pre-K program focuses on kindergarten readiness through early literacy, math foundations, social-emotional growth, and independence, all taught in an engaging, child-centered way.
From themed activities to family-centered celebrations, our seasonal programs bring extra energy to the year and create meaningful moments that connect school and home.
Our educators create a safe, caring environment where children feel known and supported. Families can trust that classrooms are guided by consistent lesson plans and teachers who stay engaged in each child’s growth.
We believe strong schools are built on strong relationships. Through daily updates, meaningful communication, and family-focused moments throughout the year, we partner with parents to support every milestone.
Our centers are designed to keep children comfortable, curious, and engaged, with spaces that support hands-on learning, movement, and age-appropriate routines from infants through pre-K.
The Academy is supported by Never Grow Up, Inc., a privately owned organization committed to consistent quality, strong leadership, and a warm, welcoming experience across every location.
With 17 locations throughout Middle Tennessee, The Academy makes it easy for families to find trusted childcare and early learning close to home.
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Discover how The Academy supports children’s growth through trusted care, engaging learning experiences, and consistent communication that gives families across Middle Tennessee peace of mind.
My son started in the Prek class few months ago and is thriving! The Prek teachers are experienced and engaging and offer daily experiences that allow him to learn while... Read More having fun. The management team is always onsite to assist with any need you may have. The facility is immaculate and a lot of love and care are put into keeping the center clean, organized and well run. I recommend this center for anyone who is looking for a place that will act as a second home while still providing a structured learning environment.
Wonderful safe and loving community for our kids! We love the smaller size and the community aspect to it. Teachers from other classes greet my children by name ❤️
We have been bringing our son here for about a year and we LOVE it! My son loves going to school and the communication between the teachers/director and us couldn’t... Read More be better. With a very competitive and fair tuition, we have been very happy with our choice! We cannot recommend Academy of Cool Springs enough!
We have loved our experience with ACOS! All the staff are incredibly loving, and the entire atmosphere feels more like a family than just a childcare facility. The leadership at ACOS... Read More is exceptional. Christine, the director, is always approachable and ready to answer any questions. Jozi, the assistant director, is fantastic at planning educational and fun programs for the kids. My child spent almost two years at ACOS, and he grew so much during that time. It’s a safe place you can rely on. We highly recommend ACOS!
BEST DAYCARE-PRESCHOOL EVER!!! My 1 year old and 5 year old attended for 2 years and I cannot speak highly enough of the staff and leadership. They listen, they care... Read More so much. My kids have been so happy and we are so grateful. Also they provide a large panel of activities and lots of outdoor play. Can only recommend!
Our child has thrived over the past year at this daycare, where the family-like environment and caring staff have provided her with a comforting and nurturing space. The administration is... Read More excellent, always attentive to the needs of the children and parents alike. Highly recommend to anyone seeking a safe and supportive environment for their little ones!
We were so pleased with our academy family. I feel the Coolsprings Seaboard location was great family atmosphere. The communication I received from our teachers while she was in their... Read More rooms, and the transition to the next class was great. We left at no fault of Academy. Circumstances for us changed. If things change again. I feel very comfortable and would want my daughter to go back to academy.
My husband and I are really happy we chose The Academy! Our daughter loves it and is really thriving here. She loved her teachers in the infant room and now... Read More loves her teachers in her new classroom. They have tons of activities for the kids to do. There is something fun going on all of the time! The staff is very nice and communicates well with the parents. They changed their menu recently and now have fresh and organic food which is a huge plus. We would definitely recommend!
ACOS has very caring staff and directors, which makes all the difference. As a first-time parent, I was a little anxious about sending my son to daycare. The director,... Read More Christine, reassured me, and told me I could call any time and check in. If there was ever an issue or concern, they were quick to let us know; and if we ever had any concerns, they were always quick to respond. Highly recommend!
The teachers are so happy to see the children and are excited to share the day's experiences at drop off. The kids are tired from all the fun activities... Read More and bring home new ideas and (age appropriate) vocabulary. Highly recommend.
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