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Childrens Development Academy is a nonprofit that has been tax-exempt since 1969 and reported $2,575,788 in total revenue for tax year 2023.

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September 2026 – Getting Ready for a Fun Fall at the CDA

August 2026 – A New School Year

July 2026 – The Joy of Summer at the CDA

June 2026 – Kicking Off the Summer

May 2026 – Off to the Races this May

Newsletter, April 2026

February 2026 – Community Shines Bright This February

January 2026 – Welcoming in a New Year at the CDA

October 2026 – The Best of Fall at the CDA

March 2026 – Welcome Spring!

March 2025 – March into Reading: Celebrate National Reading Month with Us!

February 2025 – Love, Learning & Lots to Share This February

January 2025 – Welcoming in a New Year

April 2025 – Spring into April: Countdown to Derby

December 2025 – Holiday Greetings from the CDA

November 2025 – The Season of Gratitude

October 2025 – October News from the CDA

September 2025 – Step Into September: Fall Highlights Inside

August 2025 – Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Building Bright Futures This August

July 2025 – Back to School Starts With You: July at a Glance

June 2025 – Kicking Off Summer: Welcome June!

May 2025 – Off to the Races: May in Action

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Last Chance Buy Now! The Brookfield Country Club 2026 Charity Classic auction may be over, but 15+ incredible items still need a home! Score pickleball lessons, a family portrait, dining certificates, & golf foursomes at deep discounts. 🎾🍽️🏌️Everything is Buy Now, so no bidding required! Shop until Nov. 14 at 10 p.m. or until items disappear - link in bio. Your support of this auction is a support of the CDA! Best Start. Brightest Future. Every Child.

Did you know @UnitedWayAtlanta has partnered with the CDA to offer a FREE drop-in learning program every Friday from 10 AM–12 PM? This program is designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers and Learning Spaces offers literacy resources and fun, learning-through-play activities in a welcoming community setting. ✨ No sign-up needed—just show up and join us! The program is held in our beautiful Martin’s Garden Community Room. We’re excited to welcome more families and help little learners grow, play, and thrive. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested. See you on Friday! 🙌 #CDAKids #Learning Spaces

At the CDA we don't ask our teachers or parents to provide any supplies for the classroom. All year round the school is continually replenishing classroom supplies. Stickers, construction paper, and diaper supplies are just a few of the essential needs this fall. 🍁🌻 Can you help? Visit our Amazon Fall Wishlist to have items shipped directly to the CDA. Thank you for supporting our little learners! 🫶 Link in bio.

Game. Set. Give Back! Grab your favorite racquet or paddle and join us for a morning where every serve and dink makes a difference at the @BrookfieldCC Charity Classic Tennis and Pickleball Round Robin on Friday, November 6 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 🎾 Sign-ups close on Wednesday at 4 p.m. You’ll enjoy friendly competition, great company, and the opportunity to rally around an incredible cause. No matter your skill level, there’s a place for you on the court. Come for the games. Leave knowing you made an impact. To sign up, see 🔗in bio! #CDAKids #FortheKids

VOTING IS OPEN for the scarecrows on Canton Street! 🎃 Votes are just $2 each, and you can vote as many times as you’d like until 10/29! Participation in BOO Y’all Scarecrows, presented by the @RoswellWomansClub, helps fund nonprofit grants, teacher grants, and scholarships — what a fun way to support some amazing causes in our community! 💙 Vote for our CDA Scarecrow 31 — “Igniting Kids' Futures!” 🚀 (Link in bio) Thank you for supporting our little learners! #CDAKids #FortheKids

We’re excited to celebrate the ribbon cutting for our new partnership with @UnitedWayAtlanta to bring the Learning Spaces program to the CDA! ✂️🎉 This exciting initiative represents a shared commitment to creating opportunities for learning, growth, and community impact. We are grateful to the United Way for partnering with us to bring this program to life and to the @northfultonchamber Leadership North Fulton (LNF) Class of 2026 for helping make it possible through their fundraising efforts. We look forward to the positive impact Learning Spaces will have in our community! 💙 #CDAKids #LearningSpaces

Looking for a fun and meaningful way to kick off your Friday morning with your little one? Come learn, play, and grow with us at Learning Spaces — a FREE drop-in learning program offered by @UnitedWayAtlanta! 📚✨ 📆 Every Friday | 10 AM–12 PM 📍 Martin’s Garden Community Room ♥️For children ages 0–5 and their caregivers From literacy resources to hands-on, learning-through-play activities, Learning Spaces provides a warm, welcoming environment where little learners can explore and grow! No registration. No cost. Just come as you are...we can’t wait to see you there! 🙌💛 #CDAKids #LearningSpaces

A BIG shout out to our friends at @NorthpointCommunityChurch! ❤️As part of their @GiveServeLove campaign, these amazing volunteers rolled up their sleeves and worked tirelessly to organize inventory at the CDA in preparation for our Santa Shop this December! Thank you for your generous gift of time! 😊 🎁 Want to spread some holiday cheer? You can help make the season extra special for CDA families by hosting a toy drive at your business or organization! Click here to see what we still need! (Link in bio)

The CDA’s annual Santa Shop, sponsored by @LexisNexisRisk, is getting closer! 🎅Help us make the holidays brighter for families in need by donating to our Santa Shop drive. Every gift makes a difference! How would YOU like to help spread holiday cheer this year? 🎄 Organize a donation drive or become a community drop-off location. 🎁Shop our holiday wish list locally and deliver your donations in person. 🚚Shop our Amazon or Walmart Wish Lists and have your gifts delivered directly to the CDA! See link in bio for details...thank you for supporting our little learners! 💝 #CDAKids #SantaShop

The CDA was honored to be among the local nonprofits participating in yesterday’s Laura’s Love Mitzvah Day at @bethtikvahga! 💙A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supports the CDA and our mission. Your generosity makes a difference! 🫶 There are many ways to support the CDA! See our link in bio to learn more! #CDAKids #FortheKids

The @BrookfieldCC Charity Classic is keeping the fun going! 🍿October 24 | Scream on the Green Sit back under the stars and enjoy K-Pop Demon Hunters and a spooktacular evening of fun! 🎾 November 6 | Tennis & Pickleball Round Robin Grab your racquet and join a fun-filled morning of friendly competition, connection, and giving back! 🛍️ The Online Silent Auction is LIVE! Don’t miss your chance to bid on amazing items while supporting a great cause. Thank you for supporting the CDA! To sign up, see 🔗in bio! #CDAKids #FortheKids

Learning Spaces at the CDA! 📚✨ Looking for a fun, enriching way to spend your Friday morning with your little one? Join us at the CDA for Learning Spaces, a FREE drop-in learning program offered by @UnitedWayAtlanta! 📆 Every Friday | 10 AM–12 PM 📍 Martin’s Garden Community Room ♥️For children ages 0–5 and their caregivers From literacy resources to hands-on, learning-through-play activities, Learning Spaces provides a warm, welcoming environment where little learners can explore and grow! No registration required—just drop in and join the fun! 🙌 #CDAKids #LearningSpaces

This week the CDA welcomed @GroundedKidsYoga to introduce our students to the fundamentals of yoga! Through playful movements, breathing exercises, and fun poses, our little learners practiced balance, flexibility, strength, body awareness, and coordination—all while having fun! 😊We’re grateful for opportunities like these that support our students' growth and well-being! 🌱💖 #CDAKids #FortheKids

We want to give a HUGE thank you to @NorthPointCommunityChurch for your generous grant for scholarships through the BE RICH Campaign! We are so grateful for your continued support of the CDA, your passion for our mission, and your commitment to serving our community.💖 #CDAKids #FortheKids

As a Walmart.com customer, you can choose the Children's Development Academy as your preferred charitable organization and round up your online purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout! 🛒By donating your change, you are helping the CDA provide high-quality learning programs to children whose families otherwise couldn't afford it. Click on the link (see bio) and select the CDA as your chosen charity! Thank you for making a difference. 🫶 #CDAKids #FortheKids

The Children's Development Academy is hiring a Part-time Afternoon Preschool Assistant for our 3-year old classroom. The CDA provides high-quality, affordable early learning programs and childcare for preschool children in the North Metro Atlanta area. Our school prepares children for success in education and life! 😊We are seeking experienced early childcare professionals to work in our NAEYC accredited, Georgia Quality Rated program. See link in bio for job description. #CDAKids #EarlyEducation

Story time was extra special this week as we celebrated Georgia Pre-K Week with the help of our amazing guest readers! 📚✨Reading aloud brings stories to life, sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and inspires a lifelong love of learning. ❤️ Thank you again to Jennifer Williams, Board Member for @QCCGeorgia; Robertta Moore (aka Ms. Bee) from @ChoateCo; Lisa Walker from the CDA; and Phyllis Bove with Susan Lange from @RoswellWomansClub. We appreciate your time and support! 😊 Learn more about our literacy initiatives! 📖 https://loom.ly/PpSfRoQ #CDAKids #GaPreKWeek #TodaysLearnersTomorrowsLeaders

We are so thankful to the @christchildatlanta for bringing the Little Red Barn to our Fall Carnival this week! The students loved singing the songs, listening to the stories, and petting all of the beautiful animals. Each child even received a copy of The Wonky Donkey to share with their family. What a fun-filled day! 🐮 🐑 🐓 #CDAKids #GAPreKWeek #TodaysLearnersTomorrowsLeaders

We are so honored to be awarded a very generous grant from @YardiSystems! Donations like this make it possible for us to serve children in the community who need us most. 😊❤️ #CDAKids #FortheKids

We are still celebrating our most successful Party on our Playground ever! Thanks to Doug & Peggy Fallon for capturing fantastic images of the night. View the Party on our Playground Photo Album here! Link in bio.

BIG THANKS to these awesome volunteers from our local YMSL and NCL chapters, plus the CDA's Next Generation members for helping us make Party on Our Playground a success! 🎉We're so grateful for your time, energy, and support. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without amazing volunteers like you. Thank you for helping us make it happen! 🙌 @YMSLAlpharetta @YMSL_NorthFulton @NCLGardeniaChapter @NCLRoswellAlpharetta2025 #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

💙 Learning Spaces at the CDA! Did you know that @unitedwayatlanta offers a FREE drop-in learning program every Friday from 10 AM–12 PM in our beautiful Martin’s Garden Community Room? Designed for children ages 0–5 and their caregivers, Learning Spaces offers literacy resources and fun, learning-through-play activities in a welcoming community setting. ✨ No sign-up needed—just show up and join us! We’re excited to welcome more families and help little learners grow, play, and thrive. We’ll see you Friday! 🙌 #CDAKids #LearningSpaces

VOTING IS OPEN for the scarecrows on Canton Street! 🎃 Votes are just $2 each, and you can vote as many times as you’d like until 10/29! Participation in BOO Y’all Scarecrows, presented by the @RoswellWomansClub, helps fund nonprofit grants, teacher grants, and scholarships — what a fun way to support some amazing causes in our community! 💙 👉 Vote for our CDA Scarecrow 31 — “Igniting Kids' Futures!” The link is in our bio! A huge THANK YOU to Board Member Dana Moore and her husband Tom for creating and installing our CDA scarecrow this year! We are incredibly grateful for your creativity, time, and support. ❤️ #CDAKids #FortheKids

Today we had some special visitors at the CDA! 🚒👨🏽‍🚒 The @RoswellGAFire brought one of their fire trucks for the students to explore and learn all about fire safety! You may just be looking at some of your future firefighters! #CDAKids #GaPreKWeek #TodaysLearnersTomorrowLeaders

We are incredibly grateful to have been the beneficiary of this year's Solifi Classic Golf Tournament - Swing "Fore'" A Cause! 🏌️‍♂️Nearly 100 golfers came together, joining in on spin-to-win games, Mulligan purchases, and raffle entries...all in support of the CDA’s mission to provide high-quality education to families in need. 👏 Our heartfelt thanks to @datascanbysolifi, the amazing sponsors, and each participant who made this event possible. Your support means the world to us and the families we serve! ❤️ #CDAKids

Happy Georgia Pre-K Week! 🎉 We’re celebrating our little learners and the incredible teachers who help them grow every day! 💛 We kicked off the week with a special reading of "Every Amazing Song," this year’s Georgia Pre-K book, written by Georgia authors Coy Bowles and Malcolm Mitchell. A big thank-you to Jennifer Williams, Board Member for @QCCGeorgia, for joining us and sharing this wonderful story with our students! 📚 Every Pre-K student is receiving a copy of this fun book to take home and share with their entire family! Best Start. Brightest Future. Every Child. 💙 #CDAKids #TodaysLearnersTomorrowLeaders @GeorgiaVoices @BrightFromTheStart

A huge thanks to everyone who joined us for an incredible night at our 6th annual Party on our Playground! Guests enjoyed live music, drinks, dinner from @PastaVinoJC, games, raffle prizes, and a human slot machine. Together, we raised funds to provide access to high-quality early education for more children in our community. We are so grateful to our sponsors, volunteers and donors for making this event a success! Special thanks to this year's sponsors! 💓 💙 EXPLORERS @ChoateCo; Nancy & Jeff Fischer; @DatascanbySolifi; @TheStaffZone 💙 FRIENDS @Angela_Medley_Realtor, Global Real Estate Advisor; Automatic Curb Company; @BradyWareCompany, Curtin Team Cares; Hagan Family Foundation; @LGECCU; @LisaGelberHomes; Amy & Brian O'Keefe; @RandallBrothersLLC; @RoswellUMC; Sheila & Christopher Sillitto; @TogetherPlanning; Lisa & Ron Walker 💙SPECIALTY @CarpetDepotAtlanta; Ida & Steve Dorvee; Marie & Andy Edler; In Honor of Jim & Mary Wissman; @MillerTitleLaw; Dana & Tom Moore; Joseph Piontek; @RoswellPresbyterian; @TheUPSStore Thank you, everyone...for supporting an incredible evening of fun, community, and impact! #PartyOnOurPlayground #CDAKids

Volunteers who bring the FUN? Yes, please! 🙌 A HUGE thank you to all of the amazing volunteers who helped us get ready in record time for the most fun party of the season! We couldn’t do it without incredible partners like you! 🥰 @Tapestrycommunitychurchroswell @YMSL_northfulton @NCLroswellalpharetta CDA Next Gen We can’t wait to see everyone at Party on our Playground TONIGHT! 🥳 #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

A HUGE thank-you to the amazing @locumtenens_com volunteers! 💙🙌 We’re so grateful for all your hard work helping us get our space party-ready! ✨ The countdown is ON! ⏰ We can’t wait to celebrate with you TOMORROW at Party on Our Playground! #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

SPONSOR SHOUT OUT! 🙌 We'd like to thank @datascanbysolifi for being an EXPLORERS sponsor of Party on our Playground this year! 🛝❤️ Thank you for being a champion of our mission! Ticket sales have ended, but you can STILL join the fun by purchasing a raffle ticket! See 🔗in bio.

Party on our Playground Raffle! 🎉 Want a chance to win 25% of our total raffle ticket sales sold for our upcoming event? Grab a raffle ticket today! The remaining 75% directly supports the CDA and its mission—so the more tickets sold, the bigger the prize AND the greater the impact of your support! 💙 The winner will be announced at our Party on our Playground event on Saturday, October 3. You do not need to be present to win! Hurry...you only have until NOON on Friday to get your raffle tickets here!🎟️ Link in bio.

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT✨ Thank you @RoswellUMC for being a FRIENDS sponsor for our Party on the Playground fundraiser this year! 🙌 Proceeds from this event allow CDA students to learn, grow, and thrive all year long!😊 Tickets for the event are sold out, but you can still join the fun by purchasing a raffle ticket! (see link in bio) #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT✨ Thank you Automatic Curb Company for being a FRIENDS sponsor for our Party on our Playground fundraiser this year! We’re grateful for your partnership and support. 💓 If you've been waiting for a sign, THIS IS IT! Ticket sales end TONIGHT at midnight. (See link in bio.) #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

A heartfelt thank-you to the incredible volunteers from @LexisNexisRisk for giving their time and energy this week to help us prepare our playground for Party on our Playground! 🛝✨ We can’t wait to celebrate with you all THIS SATURDAY! 🥳🎈 Ticket sales end TONIGHT at midnight...you don't want to miss this! Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

Last week, we were especially honored to welcome not one, but TWO of our former students back to campus to spend time with our preschoolers. Gabriella and Samantha are now attending a local high school, and it was such a joy to see them back where their own journeys began. Gabby even brought in some of her CDA artwork! 🛝✏️🏫 Thank you for letting us be a small part of your BIG journey. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that’s ahead! ✨ #CDAKids #EarlyEducation

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT✨ Thank you @TogetherPlanning, for being a FRIENDS sponsor for our Party on our Playground fundraiser this year! We’re grateful for your commitment to our mission. 💙 This is it...ticket sales end today, but you can still join the party 🎉by clicking here!! (link in bio) #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT✨ Thank you Amy & Brian O'Keefe, for being a FRIENDS sponsor for our Party on our Playground fundraiser this year! Your support makes such a difference!🤗 ⏰Hurry...last day to buy tickets is Wednesday, 9/30! Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

Huge shoutout 📣to these amazing volunteers from @ChoateCo for joining us this week to prep our playground for the most fun party of the season! 🥳Can't wait to see you all at Party on our Playground this Saturday! Still need tickets? It's not too late! 🔗in bio #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

A huge thank you to Sheila & Christopher Sillitto for their generous support as FRIENDS sponsors for our upcoming Party on our Playground event. 🥳Your support helps make this unforgettable night possible! There are few tickets left...get yours today! Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

Registration is OPEN for the @datascanbysolifi Classic Swing “Fore” a Cause! ⛳️ Join us Monday, October 5 at Country Club of the South for a day of fun, making an impact, and supporting the CDA. 💙 Register as an Individual or bring your friends and sign up as a Foursome! Every donation makes a difference.🌟 📅 Monday, October 5 ⏰ Event begins at 8:30 a.m. 📍 Country Club of the South See link in bio to register! #CDAKids #FortheKids

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT✨ Thank you @Angela_Medley_Realtor for being a FRIENDS sponsor for our Party on our Playground fundraiser this year! Thank you for believing in our mission! 🤗 Don't miss the party...get your tickets today before they are gone! Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

📣Turn your Georgia tax dollars into scholarship dollars for our little learners! The Apogee Scholarship Fund gives Georgia taxpayers the opportunity to support scholarships for children while receiving a dollar-for-dollar Georgia income-tax credit for an approved contribution. It’s a simple way to make a meaningful difference in the lives of CDA students—and the process only takes a few minutes to complete! Visit our website to learn how you can make a 2027 Apogee pledge supporting the Children’s Development Academy! 👉 link in bio Best Start. Brightest Future. Every Child. ❤️ #CDAKids #FortheKids #

JUST ONE WEEK LEFT! Grab your tickets, round up your friends and neighbors, and come join the party! 🥳There is only ONE MORE WEEK to purchase tickets to the event of the season! We’ve got incredible food from @pastavinojc, beer, wine, Playground Punch, games, raffles, and SO much fun packed into one unforgettable evening! 🌟And the best part? It’s a spectacular price for an evening of fun with something for everyone! We can’t wait to see you on October 3! 🤸‍♂️ 🔗in bio for tickets #CDAKids #PartyOnOurPlayground

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT✨ Thank you @RandallBrothersLLC for being a FRIENDS sponsor for our Party on the Playground fundraiser this year! 🙌 Proceeds from this event help provide high-quality early education for children in our area. Don't miss the party...get your tickets today before they are gone! 🔗 in bio

The awesome team @StaffZone is back as an EXPLORERS sponsor for this year’s Party on our Playground! We are so grateful for their continued support, helping us raise funds for scholarships and ensure access to high-quality early education for families in our area. Join us for Party on our Playground on Saturday, October 3 by purchasing your tickets today: 🔗in bio #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

Our amazing Party on Our Playground committee was back at it last week, bringing the vision to life and planning all the details for the party of the season! 🥳🎉Get ready for live music, complimentary dinner and drinks, games, good times, and so much more—all while supporting a great cause! 🎈 Grab your tickets today and help us support high-quality education for children in our community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛 Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

Huge thanks to Praxis Insurance Associates for hosting a Back to School drive and delivering some much needed supplies to the CDA! We are so grateful for your support. 🫶 Want to know how you can support the CDA? Click here to find out! Link in bio.

🎉 What a night for the Children’s Development Academy! Last night, we celebrated the ribbon cutting of our newly renovated and expanded space as part of the Learn • Play • Serve Campaign! ✂️🎈Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, CDA raised more than $1.3 million to create a brand new classroom, expand programmatic space and renovate our playgrounds. We’re incredibly grateful to our Board of Directors, local businesses, foundations, community partners, and @SunshineonaRanneyDay for helping make this transformation possible. We’re so proud of what our community accomplished together, and even more excited to welcome more children and families into our expanded programs and improved spaces. Thank you to everyone who helped make this milestone possible! @northfultonchamber View more photos from the event at the link in our bio! #CDAKids #FortheKids #LearnPlayServe #CommunityStrong

A BIG shout out to the @RotaryClubofNorthFulton who hosted their annual treasure hunt yesterday on the CDA playground. 😎The students loved searching for trinkets and toys donated by the Rotary to take home. Thank you for such an thrilling morning!👏 #CDAKids #FortheKids

Happy Birthday and Feliz Cumpleaños to so many of our CDA students! 🎉At the CDA, birthdays come with a special treat—a trip to the birthday box! With the help of our Education Coach, Yehymmy, students pick out a book to take home, read with their family, and keep. Thanks to literacy initiatives like this, we place more 1,500 books in children's homes each year! 📚 Want to make a contribution to our Birthday Box? Visit our website to donate funds or donate a book! Link in bio. #CDAKids #EarlyLiteracy

JUST A FEW HOURS LEFT! Early Bird ticket pricing for Party on Our Playground ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM! Grab your tickets, round up your friends and neighbors, and come join the party! 🥳 We’ve got incredible food from @pastavinojc, beer, wine, Playground Punch, games, raffles, and SO much fun packed into one unforgettable evening! And the best part? It’s a spectacular price for an evening of fun with something for everyone! 🙌 We can’t wait to see you on October 3! 😍 🔗in bio for tickets #CDAKids #PartyOnOurPlayground

We had such a great response over the weekend to our Early Bird ticket deadline for Party on our Playground that we're extending it for 48 hours! We want everyone to join the fun. 🛝🤸‍♂️But don't wait! Early Bird pricing expires--for real--at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15. Grab your tickets today! Link in bio. Join us for an incredible evening of fun, community, and impact—we can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎉💙 #CDAKids #PartyOnOurPlayground

TIME IS RUNNING OUT! ⏰ The September 16 registration deadline is almost here! Don’t miss your chance to rally for a great cause at the @BrookfieldCC Charity Classic Tennis & Pickleball Round Robin on September 18 from 9 AM–Noon! Grab your racquet, round up your friends, and get ready for a morning filled with: 🎾 Friendly competition 👋Great connections 💙 Giving back to our community 😊LOTS of fun! We’re especially excited that CDA has been selected as a beneficiary of this fantastic event! Don't wait another second...register today! Link in bio. #CDAKids #BrookfieldCharityClassic

Early Bird pricing for the most fun fundraiser of the fall ends SUNDAY! 🎟️ Join us for Party on our Playground on October 3 with delicious dinner from @pastavinojc 🍝, Playground Punch, live music, raffle baskets, and more. Don’t miss your chance to grab discounted tickets before prices go up...🔗in bio! Special thanks to this year's sponsors! 💓 EXPLORERS: @choateco; Nancy & Jeff Fischer; @datascanbysolifi; @thestaffzone FRIENDS: @angela_medley_realtor, Global Real Estate Advisor; Automatic Curb Company; @bradywarecompany, Curtin Team Cares; Hagan Family Foundation; @LGEccu; @lisagelberhomes; Amy & Brian O'Keefe; @randallbrothersllc; @roswellumc; Sheila & Christopher Sillitto; @TogetherPlanning; Lisa & Ron Walker #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

This week we hosted our annual Grandparents Breakfast at the CDA! We are so grateful to the grandparents, family members, and friends who joined us to share a special morning with our sweet students. 😊🫶Thank you to Totalis Program Underwriters for sponsoring this event and helping make it possible! 🍩🍳

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT✨ Thank you @bradywarecompany for being a FRIENDS sponsor for our Party on the Playground fundraiser this year! 🙌 Proceeds from this event help the CDA give kids their best start in life! 💛 Don't miss the party! Early Bird prices available until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. See link in bio!

A heartfelt thank you to Lisa and Ron Walker for being a FRIENDS Sponsor of Party on our Playground! 💙 Your continued generosity and dedication to the CDA help make our mission possible. We’re so grateful for all you do to help us thrive! 🎉 Want to go to the party? Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

We’re so grateful to Rita Case and @rickcaseauto for being our 2026 Back to School Drive Sponsor! 💙 We love how the community comes together each year to ensure that every CDA classroom has the supplies needed for a high-quality early education—at no cost to families or teachers. Thank you for helping our little learners! 🎒✏️ Interested in supporting our mission? See link in bio. #CDAKids #FortheKids

🌟We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to @LGECCU for being a FRIENDS sponsor this year for Party on our Playground! Thank you for your continued support of our mission. 💓 Don't miss the party!🎉Buy your tickets here: link in bio #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

There are only FIVE days left to get Early Bird prices for Party on our Playground tickets! 🎉 This annual fundraiser at the Children’s Development Academy invites adults to take over the playground for a night of games, great food, drinks, raffles, and support for high-quality early education. Early Bird prices end at 11:59 PM on Sunday night; beginning Monday, tickets will be $85 each. Don't wait another second...get your tickets today! Link in bio.

And the number one reason why you should come to our fall fundraiser Party on our Playground on October 3….IT’S FOR THE KIDS! We’ve been counting down this week the Top 5 reasons why Party on our Playground needs to be on your calendar of events: 5️⃣ Having a fun Saturday night out, 4️⃣ Enjoying delicious food and drinks, 3️⃣ Playing games, 2️⃣ Having a chance to win some big cash, and 1️⃣ Supporting early education in your community. 🏫🍎📚 Early Bird pricing ends on September 13, so get your tickets today! Link in bio.

This week we welcomed our preschool families for a special Movie Night filled with good food donated by @chickfila at Roswell Town Center, a great movie, and even better company. ❤️ Thank you to all of our preschool families who joined us — we loved spending time with you! And a HUGE thank you to Totalis Program Underwriters for sponsoring this event and helping make it possible! 🎥🍿 #CDAKids #MovieNight

Could you use a little extra cash in your wallet? We are counting down the Top 5 reasons why you don’t want to miss this year’s Party on our Playground on October 3! 5️⃣A Fun Evening Out; 4️⃣ The Food & Drinks; 3️⃣Lawn Games; and 2️⃣A Chance to Win Big! When you purchase a ticket in our Give to Win Raffle, you're entered for a chance to win 25% of the TOTAL raffle ticket sales! Plus, you can take advantage of early bird pricing and save money on your Party on our Playground tickets too! Get yours today! 🔗in bio #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT 🌟 Thank you to the Hagan Family Foundation for being a Friends sponsor for the Party on our Playground fundraiser! Bob Hagan has served generously on our board for many years and we are so grateful for his continued support of our mission. ❤️😊 #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

Looking for an excuse to lighten up and have a little fun? We are counting down the Top 5 reasons why you should be attending this year’s Party on our Playground on October 3. 5️⃣ is a Fun Evening Out; 4️⃣ is the Food & Drinks…and 3️⃣is the GAMES! Play some cornhole, giant Jenga, or take a chance at the very entertaining Human Slot Machine! Tickets are only $65…invite a friend and come out to play! Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

A huge thank-you to the Leadership North Fulton Class of 2026 with the @NorthFultonChamber for building this beautiful little library for the CDA! 🎉When books are more accessible, communities grow stronger...little libraries help little learners! 📚 Take a book. Leave a book. Let your imagination grow! 💗🌱 #CDAKids #LittleLearners

Still haven’t bought your tickets to Party on our Playground on October 3? We are counting down the Top 5 Reasons why you should do it today! 5️⃣is a Fun Evening Out…and 4️⃣ is the Food & Drinks! Where else can you get a night on the town at this price? In addition to a fabulous dinner from Pasta Vino 🍝, we’ll be offering complimentary beer, wine and our signature Playground Punch! Take advantage of early bird pricing by buying your tickets today! Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

We’re so grateful for the support of @lisagelberhomes, one of our amazing Friends Sponsors for the 6th Annual Party on Our Playground! 💙Thank you for being part of the fun and part of the difference...see you October 3! 🛝✨ Early Bird ticket prices end September 13. Get yours today! Link in bio. #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

This week we are counting down the Top 5 reasons why you don’t want to miss the 6th Annual Party on our Playground on Saturday, October 3! # 5 is a Fun Evening Out. 🎉 Grab your friends and come out for a festive evening of community spirit, games, food and drinks! Tickets are $65…but only for a limited time! 🎈 Buy your tickets here: 🔗 in bio #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

A big thank you to Jeff and Nancy Fischer, one of our wonderful Explorers Sponsors, for supporting the 6th Annual Party on Our Playground! 🛝🎉 Your generous support helps create access to high-quality early education for children and families in our community. We’re so grateful to have you as part of this special event...we can't wait to celebrate with you on October 3! Early Bird ticket prices end September 13. Get yours today! Link in bio #CDAKids #PartyonourPlayground

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🏓🎾 Get ready for the @BrookfieldCC Charity Classic Tennis & Pickleball Round Robin on September 18 from 9 AM–Noon! Grab your racquet, bring your friends, and join us for a fun morning of friendly competition, great connections, and giving back. 💙 We’re especially excited that CDA has been selected as a beneficiary of this fantastic event! Come rally for a great cause and help make a difference for our community. 🎉 👉 See link in bio to register! #BrookfieldCharityClassic #CDAKids

A huge THANK YOU to these amazing companies and organizations for hosting Back-to-School drives and delivering many of our most-needed supplies to the CDA! We’re incredibly grateful to @correctivechiro_sandysprings, Roswell Women Rising, and Kloeckner Metals...your kindness makes a meaningful difference for the students and families we serve! 💙 Interested in supporting our mission? See 🔗in bio to donate! Thank you to @rickcaseauto for sponsoring our 2026 Back to School Drives! 🌟

Join us TONIGHT for the @OakStreetSummerJam starting at 5 PM on Oak Street! Enjoy live music, food vendors, and fun for the whole family. Be sure to stop by the CDA table and say hi. Can't wait to see you there! 😎☀️ For more details on the Oak Street Summer Jam tonight: link in bio #CDAKids #OakStreetSummerJam #RoswellGA

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