Our Hours

Mon 7am - 6pm
Tue 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm

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

Careers at Chanhassen

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

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.
Highlights of Our Academy

Highlights of Our Academy

  • Live-streaming cameras with parent access
  • Indoor Large Muscle Room/Gym
  • Designated Outdoor Learning Center

Meet the Owner

The Wilkes Family

We’re the Wilkes family—Riley, Madeline, and our three boys. Our home is usually buzzing with laughter, good food, and the joyful chaos of three imaginative and energetic boys.When we’re not working, Riley loves cooking and playing board games with the kids. Madeline enjoys baking. The boys are big fans of LEGOs, Star Wars, and basketball, and they love dreaming up new creations and adventures.Madeline will be onsite to support educators, students, and families as everyone learns and grows together. Early childhood education is incredibly important to us, and we were drawn to Kiddie Academy because of its Life Essentials curriculum and its strong commitment to meeting every child’s educational, physical, social, and emotional needs. We are truly honored to be entrusted with your children during such an important stage of life. Our goal is always to provide a safe, nurturing, ...
The Wilkes Family

Meet Our Team

Stacy DeCorsey

Executive Director
Stacy DeCorsey brings more than 30 years of educational leadership to Kiddie Academy of Chanhassen. A retired elementary principal and Minnesota National Distinguished Principal, she is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive. Stacy believes that children learn best through hands-on experiences, exploration, and play. She loves incorporating nature, animals, and outdoor discovery into children's everyday learning while building strong partnerships with families and supporting an exceptional team of educators. Outside of Kiddie Academy, Stacy enjoys spending time on her small farm, caring for her chickens, turkeys, and ducks, writing children's books, and making memories with her family.
Stacy DeCorsey

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