Strategic Support for Every Stage of Your Program's Growth
Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, The Academy Builders has a service designed for where you are and where you're going. Start with a free Discovery Call to find the right fit!
Strategic Support for Every Stage of Your Program's Growth
Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, The Academy Builders has a service designed for where you are — and where you're going. Start with a free Discovery Call to find the right fit!
Our Services
PositionED for Pre-K
Grant-funded quality improvement support for eligible Baltimore City programs.
PositionED supports eligible Baltimore City family child care and center-based owners wherever they currently are in their quality journey.
- Support across different Maryland EXCELS levels
- Support for accredited programs
- Guidance for programs preparing to expand
- Two-hour monthly in-person group meeting
- Individual work guided by your program goals
- Participation currently planned through December 2027
Pre-K Grantee Support
Ongoing implementation support for programs with a Pre-K Expansion Grant.
Already have a Pre-K Expansion Grant? We support programs throughout their grant year whether The Academy Builders helped secure the grant or you found us afterward.
- Ongoing support throughout the grant year
- Implementation guidance
- Support based on your current program needs
- Inquiries accepted on an ongoing basis
- Separate from our 1:1 coaching service
MMATH
Monthly Make and Take Hour
A six-month paid support option for owners seeking guidance with quality improvement and Pre-K preparation who are outside Baltimore City or did not enter PositionED.
- Six-month engagement
- Quality improvement guidance
- Pre-K preparation support
- Second hour of the monthly in-person meeting
- Scope determines the $2,500 or $4,000 total fee
- Some engagements include accreditation support
Grant Strategy And Application Development
Grants can transform what your program is able to do but only if your application reflects the strength of what you've built. We help programs identify the right opportunities and craft applications that stand out.
- Identification of grant opportunities aligned with your program
- Strategic guidance developing strong narratives and budgets
- Assistance organizing required documentation
- Review to ensure applications clearly reflect program readiness and impact
Facility Planning and Expansion Strategy
Ready to open a new location or expand your current program?
As part of our Academy Builders Coaching, we offer support to ECE leaders who are thinking bigger and need a strategic partner who understands the complexity of child care facility development.
- Location scouting and early site feasibility guidance
- Navigation of zoning considerations for child care programs
- Strategic planning for new locations or expansion
- Connections to trusted industry professionals
Excel With Us!
Program Quality Strategy and Implementation
As part of our academy builders coaching, we also offer MD Excels support, guiding programs through quality improvement with a clear plan, strong documentation, and hands-on support every step of the way.
- Guidance to strengthen program quality and internal systems
- Documentation planning and quality improvement strategy
- Preparation for monitoring visits, validation reviews, and program assessments
- Strategic planning to move programs toward higher levels of excellence
1 Hour Consultation Call
Select the 1 Hour consultation for us to strategically plan what services fit your needs and provide specific details on how to proceed.
- Personalized guidance for program leaders and directors
- Operational strategy and program development planning
- Review of staffing structures, systems, and growth planning
- Practical next steps tailored to your program’s goals
FREE 15-Minute Consultation
Select the FREE 15-minute consultation for us to briefly discuss your program’s needs, answer your questions, and explore how we can best support your goals.
- Quick introduction and program overview
- Discuss your current challenges and priorities
- Guidance on possible services and support options
- Initial recommendations and practical next steps
1:1 Coaching
Important Note: Please schedule an initial 1-hour call to discuss your needs before availing of our 1:1 Coaching (12 months) service.
- One-on-one session with lead coach
- Minimum 12-month commitment
- Personalized intensive support with business plans, operational strategies, scaling, real estate, and more
Accreditation Support
Select the 1 Hour consultation for us to strategically plan what services fit your needs and provide specific details on how to proceed.
Our Services
PositionED for Pre-K
Grant-funded quality improvement support for eligible Baltimore City programs.
PositionED supports eligible Baltimore City family child care and center-based owners wherever they currently are in their quality journey.
- Support across different Maryland EXCELS levels
- Support for accredited programs
- Guidance for programs preparing to expand
- Two-hour monthly in-person group meeting
- Individual work guided by your program goals
- Participation currently planned through December 2027
Pre-K Grantee Support
Ongoing implementation support for programs with a Pre-K Expansion Grant.
Already have a Pre-K Expansion Grant? We support programs throughout their grant year whether The Academy Builders helped secure the grant or you found us afterward.
- Ongoing support throughout the grant year
- Implementation guidance
- Support based on your current program needs
- Inquiries accepted on an ongoing basis
- Separate from our 1:1 coaching service
MMATH
Monthly Make and Take Hour
A six-month paid support option for owners seeking guidance with quality improvement and Pre-K preparation who are outside Baltimore City or did not enter PositionED.
- Six-month engagement
- Quality improvement guidance
- Pre-K preparation support
- Second hour of the monthly in-person meeting
- Scope determines the $2,500 or $4,000 total fee
- Some engagements include accreditation support
Grant Strategy And Application Development
Grants can transform what your program is able to do but only if your application reflects the strength of what you've built. We help programs identify the right opportunities and craft applications that stand out.
- Identification of grant opportunities aligned with your program
- Strategic guidance developing strong narratives and budgets
- Assistance organizing required documentation
- Review to ensure applications clearly reflect program readiness and impact
Facility Planning and Expansion Strategy
Ready to open a new location or expand your current program?
As part of our Academy Builders Coaching, we offer support to ECE leaders who are thinking bigger and need a strategic partner who understands the complexity of child care facility development.
- Location scouting and early site feasibility guidance
- Navigation of zoning considerations for child care programs
- Strategic planning for new locations or expansion
- Connections to trusted industry professionals
Excel With Us!
Program Quality Strategy and Implementation
As part of our academy builders coaching, we also offer MD Excels support, guiding programs through quality improvement with a clear plan, strong documentation, and hands-on support every step of the way.
- Guidance to strengthen program quality and internal systems
- Documentation planning and quality improvement strategy
- Preparation for monitoring visits, validation reviews, and program assessments
- Strategic planning to move programs toward higher levels of excellence
1 Hour Consultation Call
Select the 1 Hour consultation for us to strategically plan what services fit your needs and provide specific details on how to proceed.
- Personalized guidance for program leaders and directors
- Operational strategy and program development planning
- Review of staffing structures, systems, and growth planning
- Practical next steps tailored to your program’s goals
FREE 15-Minute Consultation
Select the FREE 15-minute consultation for us to briefly discuss your program’s needs, answer your questions, and explore how we can best support your goals.
- Quick introduction and program overview
- Discuss your current challenges and priorities
- Guidance on possible services and support options
- Initial recommendations and practical next steps
1:1 Coaching
Important Note: Please schedule an initial 1-hour call to discuss your needs before availing of our 1:1 Coaching (12 months) service.
- One-on-one session with lead coach
- Minimum 12-month commitment
- Personalized intensive support with business plans, operational strategies, scaling, real estate, and more
Accreditation Support
Select the 1 Hour consultation for us to strategically plan what services fit your needs and provide specific details on how to proceed.
1 Hour Consultation Call
Select the 1 Hour consultation for us to strategically plan what services fit your needs and provide specific details on how to proceed.
- Personalized guidance for program leaders and directors
- Operational strategy and program development planning
- Review of staffing structures, systems, and growth planning
- Practical next steps tailored to your program’s goals
FREE 15-Minute Consultation
Select the FREE 15-minute consultation for us to briefly discuss your program’s needs, answer your questions, and explore how we can best support your goals.
- Quick introduction and program overview
- Discuss your current challenges and priorities
- Guidance on possible services and support options
- Initial recommendations and practical next steps