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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

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  • Wendy Burkley-Barry, Owner

    I have over 30 years of experience in the child care field.  Before that I taught special needs high school students.  I entered...   Read More

    Wendy Burkley-Barry, Owner

    I have over 30 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 over 20 years of experience in child care.  I entered this career to make a positive difference in the lvies of...   Read More

    Melissa Bristow, Director

      I have over 20 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 over 15 years of experience in child care. Children learn best when given hands on opportunities to make new discoveries. Working...   Read More

    Autumn Roark, Assistant Director and Teacher

    I have over 15 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.

  • Samantha Keithley, Teacher & Assistant Director

    I have 5+ years expierence working in child care.  I completed the Teacher Academy Program at the Cecil County School of Technology...   Read More

    Samantha Keithley, Teacher & Assistant Director

    I have 5+ years expierence working in child care.  I completed the Teacher Academy Program at the Cecil County School of Technology and I have a degree in Business Management and am currenlty working on an MBA.  I would love to open my own chiild care center one day. 

Hear from our parents

My son is so happy here
Elizabeth M., Elkton

I love the routine, my sons speech has improved greatly from the educational services that you provide.
Matthew T., Elkton

The teachers truly care about the kids and the educational programming is great!
Kelly D., Elkton

Everything. My two year old knows his ABC’s, shapes and so much more because of the teachers at Kiddie Academy.
Shannon C., Elkton

Actually structured curriculum, not just a place to dump your kid to play. Electronic communication is also nice and I was also impressed with their involvement in the community and with families
Anna R., Elkton

My child is doing very well. She is learning more than I anticipated and ahead of her developmental milestone expectations.
James P., Elkton

Teachers are fantastic and communication with families is very helpful and informative.
Caitlin B., Elkton

The communication daily reports, the teachers/staff are very kind and loving
Emily S., Elkton

Everything
Shannon C., Elkton

The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
Christopher Tserkis, I., Elkton

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