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Each Academy is a little different. Here's what makes us unique:

  • A curriculum that exceeds state standards
  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Parent communications portal
  • Safe and secure state-of-the-art facility
  • Parents can have access to two HD cameras per classroom and playgrounds
  • Paths to Quality program implemented and maintained

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  • Erica Ryan, Academy Director

    My name is Erica Ryan. I am the new Director at Kiddie Academy in Westfield Carmel. I have been working as a...   Read More

    Erica Ryan, Academy Director

    My name is Erica Ryan. I am the new Director at Kiddie Academy in Westfield Carmel. I have been working as a preschool director for three years. I started my professional career as a Behavioral Therapist after finishing my bachelor’s degree in health sciences. I have spent the last five years working on an inpatient psychiatric youth unit while completing my master’s degree. I have two amazing daughters. I have been married for 6 years to my amazing husband Craig. I spend my evenings after work with my family. We enjoy going swimming, taking bike rides to the park, doing gymnastics, & cooking dinner together. Please stop by the office I am excited to meet everyone!

  • Aanise Sajna, Assistant Director

    Hi, my name is Aanise Sajna. I am the Assistant Director at Kiddie Academy in Carmel-Westfield. I studied at Illinois State University...   Read More

    Aanise Sajna, Assistant Director

    Hi, my name is Aanise Sajna. I am the Assistant Director at Kiddie Academy in Carmel-Westfield. I studied at Illinois State University for 2 years. While I was at Illinois State University, I studied Early Childhood Education and Human Development and Family Science. Also, while I was at Illinois State University, I was a Division I athlete. I ran track and field. I have been working with children for 4 years now. I have been a teacher for 3 years. I enjoy spending time with my fiancé Francis and our 16-month year old son Zaire. We enjoy going to the movies, swimming, and traveling together.  

  • TCF Schools, Management Team

    TCF Schools, Management Team

    Hi, my name is Aanise Sajna. I am the Assistant Director at Kiddie Academy in Carmel-Westfield. I studied at Illinois State University for 2 years. While I was at Illinois State University, I studied Early Childhood Education and Human Development and Family Science. Also, while I was at Illinois State University, I was a Division I athlete. I ran track and field. I have been working with children for 4 years now. I have been a teacher for 3 years. I enjoy spending time with my fiancé Francis and our 16-month year old son Zaire. We enjoy going to the movies, swimming, and traveling together.  

Hear from our parents

I like that each of the teachers actually care about what they do. Teachers are excited to see the students and care for them as their own.
Chayse D., Carmel Westfield

Staff is amazing
Andrea W., Carmel Westfield

Teachers are very caring, the video camera you can access and that the daily reports are very detailed.
Sara R., Carmel Westfield

Since my son has started here in early October, his speech has progressed so much. The teachers are wonderful and communicate with me daily on the things they are learning in class and the silly things he does. Transferring daycares has been the best decision I could have made for our family and I am…
Chayse D., Carmel Westfield

I think the teachers in each room have a tremendous workload, and I know they care for the babies very well! I would love to see some additional support for those babies who may be crying or having a tough day.
Amy W., Carmel Westfield

My wife and I have had such positive experience with Kiddie Academy of Carmel Westfield. Our kiddo receives top-notch infant care. As a parent, nothing is more important to me than the well-being and happiness of our kiddo, and Kiddie Academy has exceeded our expectations. The teacher take the time to understand and cater to…
Curtis W., Carmel Westfield

Health and Safety Programs By Age Before & After School Preschool Learning Virtual & In-Person Tours
Thanaa Al A., Carmel Westfield

We love having a place to drop off our daughter that is safe, clean, and overall a fun learning environment. The staff here is welcoming and kind. The teachers are wonderful. They care about their kids and take the time to get to know each of them while also providing activities like arts and crafts,…
Anna L., Carmel Westfield

Close to the house but the daily reports are lacking details most of the time.
John M., Carmel Westfield

Enriched learning is a canvas everyone can expand upon. Kiddie Academy has not only taken the initiative, but welcomed the challenge. It does my heart well to see the multidimensional canvas of learning promoted at Kiddie Academy. Even at the preschool level, my son has enrichment in art, physical health, music, math, and cultural awareness.…
Kyra C., Carmel Westfield

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