How can I find out more about Kiddie Academy?

Kiddie Academy has been shaping, fueling, and nurturing children’s natural curiosity since we opened over 40 years ago. You can find out more by visiting the Our Company page.

How do you use technology in the classroom?

Technology is incorporated as a supportive learning tool in a balanced way for learning activities such as science, literacy, and math content.

How much is tuition at Kiddie Academy [ofACADEMY]?

Tuition at Kiddie Academy is affected by your child’s age, programs, days and hours your child attends, and location. Contact [localAcademy] for specific costs.

What are your teacher qualifications and training requirements?

All Kiddie Academy educators must meet or exceed the state requirements for child care providers, including background clearance, education qualifications, and ongoing professional development.

What if my child has food allergies?

The health and safety of your child is our top priority. Please, speak with your local Kiddie Academy directly to learn how we will accommodate your family.

What is your health and safety policy?

Each Kiddie Academy has secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures, cleaning protocols, and completes background checks for all staff. To keep children healthy, Kiddie Academy follows our Health EssentialsSM guidelines to uphold the highest level of health precautions and cleanliness.

What will my child be learning?

Focused on six key outcomes for your child, our proprietary, developmentally-appropriate Life Essentials curriculum gives your child a full day of fun and learning.

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Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen

Every day, your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum. Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen empowers and prepares them for life.

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Our Hours

Mon 7am - 6pm

Tue 7am - 6pm

Wed 7am - 6pm

Thu 7am - 6pm

Fri 7am - 6pm

550 Lake Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317

Phone: 952-905-2111

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We're always looking for positive, energetic people with a passion for educating children.

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What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials^® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of chanhassen, your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link® app
Child-centric care provided by professional educators and early learning experts.

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Meet the Owners

Erin Blanton

My family and I are excited to share our passion for early childhood development with our Minnesota friends, families & neighbors. As a mom of four, I know first hand what a personal decision choosing the right child care is for your family. I love that at Kiddie Academy, we’re able to provide families the tools and support to make a comfortable and confident transition into child care. As a family-owned center, it's our goal to create an exceptional learning environment that nurtures the social and emotional development of your children day after day while fostering creativity, curiosity and fun in a safe and clean environment. We look forward to creating unique experiences for the little ones at Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen, building relationships with community partners and getting to know all of our Kiddie Academy families!

Robert Blanton

Hello, my name is Robert Blanton and I’m thrilled to bring the Kiddie Academy experience to more families in the Twin Cities metro! My wife Erin and I began the journey of building and opening our first educational childcare center in 2017. As two full time working parents, we were met with the unexpected challenge of finding a quality preschool program for our son that checked all our boxes (i.e. a nurturing, safe and clean environment, plenty of indoor/outdoor play space for busy son, clean and balanced nutrition, and an overall feel-good atmosphere). We found that Kiddie Academy was all of this and so much more. I moved to Minnesota in 2012 after being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings and had the privilege of playing professional football for the next six years while simultaneously obtaining a master’s degree from the University of Miami. I currently coach collegiate football at Miami (OH) University. I’ve always had a passion for education and couldn’t be more excited to help shape, empower and educate the future leaders of tomorrow. I look forward to sharing this incredible school with your family!

Meet Our Team

Erin Strand

Director

My journey into early childhood education began when I was searching for care for my own daughter. As an elementary educator and mentor teacher, I already understood the importance of a strong educational foundation, but becoming a parent brought a new perspective. I quickly realized how difficult it was to find high-quality, nurturing early childhood programs—and how critical that decision was for our family. That experience sparked a passion in me to help ensure that all families have access to safe, supportive, and enriching environments for their children from the very beginning. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to creating early learning experiences that are both developmentally sound and deeply caring. I am proud to be a part of an incredible team here at Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen and look forward to partnering with all of our wonderful families!