○ Ages: 6 months to 6 years old
At Kiddie Academy, its rock-solid curriculum is built on four pillars: A developmentally appropriate curriculum, technology education, health and fitness, and character essentials, which are designed to meet the needs of every child in Kiddie Academy’s care.
“It’s a play-based curriculum,” said Kiddie Academy’s Jeanie Walls. “Let’s just say you have 15 children in the classroom, but they’re all different. They’re all going to learn at different speeds, different levels. The curriculum is designed to meet that child where they are.”
At Kiddie Academy — an educational childcare program located in Greystone — playing is learning, and children have a great time while also learning new skills. Technology is a big component of Kiddie Academy teaching style and their transparent relationship with parents.
The staff at Kiddie Academy has integrated technology into learning activities for the children and a safety feature for parents. The center utilizes an app called Watch Me Grow, through which parents can see what goes on throughout the day even as they are away from their child, making them feel even more involved in the educational process.
Safety is paramount, Walls said, all in an effort to keep the focus on where Kiddie Academy wants it to be: the education and well-being of the children who attend, preparing them for kindergarten or whatever educational milestone is next on their journey to learning.
“I feel like our curriculum is really our biggest draw,” Walls said. “I think that we do a fantastic job with the curriculum.”
