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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Explanation of Nondiscrimination Policy:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization publishes its policy on the web site; it is published in the state accreditation documentation that is sent in as part of the annual renewals and for the state EXCELS program; in Parent Handbooks and Staff policy books published annually; and, annually, in parent flyers and brochures. The</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Explanation of Government Financial Aid:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization receives reimbursement for teacher's salaries enrichment, supplies, and other items from MD State Department of Education and Montgomery County.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>(A) Name of Person: Marilyn Fleetwood (D) Description of Transaction: Rent The organization leased the following property from RLL &amp; C Corp, which is owned by the Fleetwoods: 10109 Darnestown Road, Rockville, MD</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part 1, Line 1 Description of Organization Mission:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Academy strives to remain an innovator in the field of educational child care and preschool-primary school programming. We are highly recognized as providing the highest quality level of licensed and monitored child care and education for children ages 2 months through school-age and for the various cultures and economic backgrounds of the families in Montgomery County. Our mission and purposes are: to offer developmentally appropriate early childhood/school age programs; to provide safe, healthy and reliable child care options for working parents; to maintain a dedicated, professional staff through competitive salaries, benefits and ongoing professional development training; to develop and maintain partnerships with parents, staff, community, local, state and national organizations; to achieve and maintain the highest levels of EXCELS ratings in the state.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>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. Academy is dedicated to the world's future - its children.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A draft of form 990 is provided to the board of directors a week before its filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The conflict of interest policy is monitored on a constant basis. If a conflict arrises, it is typically handled by having the board member recuse themself from the discussion and vote.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>By appointment at offices located at 9035 Shady Grove Court, Gaithersburg, MD</ExplanationTxt>
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