At Kiddie Academy, we understand the importance of sparking children’s curiosity about the world around them. A solar eclipse, an out of this world event, provides the perfect opportunity to engage young minds in the wonders of science and astronomy. A solar eclipse, a phenomenon where the moon obscures the sun casting a shadow on Earth, can be a complex concept for children. We are here to help you simplify this concept with age-appropriate language and visuals for 4- to 12-year-olds to aid their understanding and pique their interest in the cosmos. Begin by explaining the role of the sun as ..read more

The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration that underscores the importance of early childhood education. It shines a spotlight on young children, their families, and the educators who support them. Organized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), this event takes place from April 6 to the 12th and is celebrated by early childhood programs, schools, and communities across the country. Kiddie Academy is thrilled to celebrate the annual Week of the Young Child. This week allows us to emphasize the value of early childhood education and its crucial role ..read more

Celebrated during the first week of March for the last 26 years, Read Across America Week shines the spotlight on the importance of literacy among children. This week-long celebration aims to inspire your child to turn the page and explore the wonderful world of books. To help create this positive association with reading, Kiddie Academy leaders visited Kiddie Academy of Abingdon to read to the children. Among those was President of Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, Joshua Frick. “I love visiting Kiddie Academy classrooms. It’s so heartwarming to see children eager to learn—they did not ..read more

Four Kiddie Academy locations, three in St. Louis and another in Texas, are demonstrating the true spirit of community through inspiring philanthropic initiatives. These Academies aren’t just nurturing young minds; they’re nurturing young hearts as well, teaching valuable lessons about empathy, responsibility, and the joy of giving back. From Coats to Comfort: “Warner’s Warm-Up” at St. Louis-Area Academies Three Kiddie Academy locations in the St. Louis area—Kiddie Academy of Des Peres, Kiddie Academy of Chesterfield, and Kiddie Academy of O’Fallon—revived their tradition of hosting a “Warner ..read more

Winter brings with it a cozy atmosphere, making it the perfect time to curl up with a good book.  If you’re looking for some delightful reads to share with your little ones— here are five winter-themed books that are sure to warm your heart and theirs:  1. Snowballs by Lois Ehlert Age Range: 2 – 4 years  In ‘Snowballs,’ acclaimed author and illustrator Lois Ehlert invites readers into a world of creativity and imagination. Through stunning collage illustrations, Ehlert crafts a winter wonderland where snowflakes transform into whimsical creatures and objects. From snow cats to s ..read more

February is a month filled with love, and at Kiddie Academy, we took the opportunity to spread that love a little further with a nationwide campaign celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Week. It’s been an inspiring few weeks, witnessing over 10,000 acts of kindness ripple across the over 325 communities where we serve families. But why is teaching children about kindness so important? Teaching kindness, nurturing character At Kiddie Academy, kindness isn’t just a week-long celebration; it’s woven into the very fabric of our company. Our core values – namely relationships, responsibility, passio ..read more

It’s almost that time again – time to dust off our smiles, polish our good deeds and embrace the annual wave of compassion that washes over our communities during Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 11th-17th)! At Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care, we believe that kindness is the secret ingredient to a happier world, and what better way to spread kindness than to involve our littlest helpers? So, gather your children, unleash their inner kindness superheroes and get ready to make a difference, one tiny (or not so tiny) act at a time! Check out these five fun ideas for spreading kindne ..read more

Across the Kiddie Academy system of franchised locations, philanthropy plays a big part in extending important lessons outside of the classroom. Academies are always finding creative ways to bring lessons in kindness, empathy and responsibility to life by partnering with local charities and taking on an active role in supporting the community. Kiddie Academy of Colonia (NJ) Franchisee Joanne Johnson described what it was like doing just that with Kiddie Academy’s national nonprofit partner, Family Promise. Family Promise is one of the leading organizations providing services to families experi ..read more

On January 15, we’ll celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. It’s an opportunity to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King, a civil rights leader who dedicated his life to speaking out against injustice, inequality, poverty and war. To help young children understand the importance of Dr. King’s contributions, we’ve put together a short list of frequently recommended books you can read with them. Some of these were written by his family members, others feature words from his famous speeches, and others describe the impact his work had on our lives. Here’s our list: My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther Ki ..read more

The holidays are a time for family, cheer, and giving back. At Kiddie Academy, these values are woven into our core curriculum, and this year, our nationwide network of Academies partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program as well as other local organizations to spread joy and make a difference in the lives of children in need. Through the combined efforts of staff, parents, and students, we collected over 1,000 toys plus hundreds of clothing items for children. From action figures and dolls to puzzles and clothing items, our Academies became festive hubs of generosity ..read more