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Kiddie Academy® of Elkton

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Empowering at every age: our learning programs

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Health Essentials

All Ages

Our enhanced wellness and disinfection guidelines

Infant Care

6 weeks to 12 months

New Beginnings

Infants have individual personalities. We help bring them to light.

Toddler Care

13 to 24 months

Discovering Me

Toddlers are extremely active. We keep them actively learning.

Early Preschool

2-Year-Olds

Exploring My World

At two years old, children need to explore. We give them every opportunity.

Preschool

3-Year-Olds

I Can Do It

At three years old, children discover and create. We encourage them to do it all.

Pre-Kindergarten

4-Year-Olds

Ready, Set, Go

At four years old, children are preparing for school. We get them ready to go.

Kindergarten

5-Year-Olds

On My Way

Between ages 4 and 5, children are about to take on the world. We give them the tools to do it.

School Age

Ages 5 to 12

Creative Explorers

School-age children are curious about the world. We help them decipher it.

Summer Camp

Ages 5 to 12

CampVentures®

All day adventures. All summer long.®

We aim to make your child's summer as educational as it is fun, through themed events, activities and trips.

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A little about our Academy

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
  • Camereas in every classroom
  • Monthly Jump & Fun Classes for classrooms 4 & 5

We can't wait to meet you

  • Wendy Burkley-Barry, Owner

    I have over 23 years of experience in the child care field.  Before that I taught special needs high school students.  I...   Read More

    Wendy Burkley-Barry, Owner

    I have over 23 years of experience in the child care field.  Before that I taught special needs high school students.  I entered the child care field to provide a safe, caring, and educationally based environment for the children in this community.  I have my 90 hour preschool certification, 45 hour infant/toddler certification, First Aide and CPR training, a Bachelors degree in Special Education and a Masters equivalent. 

  • Melissa Bristow, Director

      I have about 14 years of experience in child care.  I entered this career to make a positive difference in the...   Read More

    Melissa Bristow, Director

      I have about 14 years of experience in child care.  I entered this career to make a positive difference in the lvies of young children.  I have an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Associates degree in Elementary Education, Career diploma in Child Daycare Management, a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Administration, First Aide and CPR training, Emergency Preparedness training, and Medication Administration training.

  • Autumn Roark, Assistant Director and Teacher

    I have 10 plus years of experience in child care. Children learn best when given hands on opportunities to make new discoveries....   Read More

    Autumn Roark, Assistant Director and Teacher

    I have 10 plus years of experience in child care. Children learn best when given hands on opportunities to make new discoveries. Working with children offer never ending rewards. I have my 90 hour Pre School Certification, 45 hour Infant/Toddler Certification, Emergency Preparedness Certification, Medication Administration Certification, and I am currently studying Early Childhood Education with a concentration in business at Cecil college.

Hear from our parents

“My daughter enjoys all the arts and crafts ”
Anna L., Elkton

“Kiddie academy is great ”
Tim S., Elkton

“The staff treats my soon so well. They always great you with a smile. ”
Christopher Tserkis, I., Elkton

“We love our son’s teachers! Staff is always friendly and caring ”
Bridget S., Elkton

“Amazing staff and curriculum. ”
Nicholas A., Elkton

“Great place ”
Tim S., Elkton

“Daily report Child planned activities Staff Location ”
Leighton M., Elkton

“There is open communication between parents and teachers related to teaching learning activities, during the day . ”
Lisa M., Elkton

“Everyone communicates very well. I feel that my daughter is safe and having fun learning. ”
Misty B., Elkton

“The Teachers ”
Andre D., Elkton

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