Our Hours

Mon 6:30am - 6pm
Tue 6:30am - 6pm
Wed 6:30am - 6pm
Thu 6:30am - 6pm
Fri 6:30am - 6pm

We are closed: The Academy will be closed on the following holidays: 2024-2025: New Year's Eve (12/31/24) Closing at 3pm. New Year's Day (1/1/25); Memorial Day (5/27/24); Independence Day (7/4/24); Labor Day (9/2/24); Thanksgiving Day (11/28/24) & Day After (11/29/24); Christmas Eve (12/24/24) & Christmas Day (12/25/24); (may close one extra day for staff training).. No discounts are provided; Full tuition is due and payable for each of these holidays.

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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 [ACADEMY], 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

  • Nutritious lunch and snacks provided
  • State-of-the-art classrooms designed around children’s needs
  • Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
  • Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link® app

Highlights of Our Academy

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Our Awards & Accreditations

Meet the Owners

Rich and Danielle Luht

  The idea of Tecara Group, inc dba Kiddie Academy of Edmond began in 2015 when we arrived in Edmond and had difficulty finding the type of childcare we wanted for our children. After an exhaustive search and trying various brands, we continued to have a hard time finding the quality of care we wanted. In 2019, after Rich left the Oil and Gas industry, we decided to partner with Kiddie Academy and begin the process of building Kiddie Academy of Edmond. The foundation of the partnership was the strength of the Kiddie Academy Franchise and the principals of safety, education and fun for the children within our care.

Meet Our Team

Christy Kastl

Director

Hello! My name is Christy Kastl and I am so can’t wait to meet all of our new families! I have been...   Read More

Christy Kastl, Director

Hello! My name is Christy Kastl and I am so can’t wait to meet all of our new families! I have been in education my entire life. My mother is a retired public-school teacher. I was born and raised in Edmond but moved to Yukon when I got married in 2013. My husband and I live in Yukon with our two children, Lucy (6 years old) & Owen (8 years old) and our two crazy dogs!  I started working in childcare as a preschool teacher. I soon found my love for leading others and training educators. I worked my way up through leadership, starting at School Age Coordinator, and Assistant Director and then to Director. I also worked as the Quality Education Coordinator for the state of Oklahoma. The past five years I have been working as an Executive Director in corporate childcare. I am very active in Oklahoma. I am a board member on the Licensed Childcare Association of Oklahoma. I am an Adjunct Professor for Mid-American Christian University. In my free time I volunteer with OKC Jr League. This year’s assignment I am working with OU Children’s Hospital and planning their spring prom. I have my Associates Degree in Child Development, from Redlands Community College. My Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Adult Education from University of Central Oklahoma. I have my Masters Degree in Child Psychology/ Child and Adolescent Psychology Development from Walden University. I also have a post graduate certificate in Higher Education. Lastly I am currently pursing my PhD from Northcentral University in Educational Leadership. I am extremely passionate about early childhood education. I know Kiddie Academy will be the foundation they need to thrive in school and in life. I am so thrilled to start building relationships with all our families. Please let us know if you need anything!

Hanna Carter

Assistant Director

Mrs. Hanna has been working in childcare since 2009. She stated out as a teacher, then moved into a leadership role as...   Read More

Hanna Carter, Assistant Director

Mrs. Hanna has been working in childcare since 2009. She stated out as a teacher, then moved into a leadership role as the School Age Coordinator. After about a year she transitioned into the Education Specialists. Her most recent role was as the Health & Safety Director. She is also Director Qualified through the University of Oklahoma. She has her Certificate of Mastery from Oklahoma City Community College. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with her Associates in Enterprise Development, majoring in Early Childhood Education. She is currently obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Administration in Early Childhood Education from the University of Arizona, with only 3 classes left! Mrs. Hanna has been married since 2017 and currently lives in Deer Creek with her two wonderful dogs Mason and Maddox. 

Kat Padilla

Leadership Team

Ms. Kat has worked with children since 2015. She has a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Science. She is a...   Read More

Kat Padilla, Leadership Team

Ms. Kat has worked with children since 2015. She has a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Science. She is a level 11 educator and a certified Trauma Informed Family Support provider. She is Director qualified and certifed in Safe Sleep and First Aid / CPR.  Ms Kat is currently pursuing her Masters degree in Childcare Management. She is a Girl Sc