Our Hours

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

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

Careers at Grand Harbor in Katy

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 Owner

Pamela Etta

Pamela Etta is passionate about educating children. She was born and raised in Cameroon, and educated in England, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Information and Library Studies at Northumbria University. She earned a first Master's Degree in Tourism & Hospitality Management at the University of Surrey, England, and a second in School Librarianship/ Education from St. John's University in New York. Having lived in, studied in, and visited many countries around the world, Pamela is familiar with and sensitive to various world cultures. Her career as an educator of young children started in Queens, New York, where she worked as a children's librarian. After serving briefly in this capacity, she worked as a certified School Media Specialist in the states of New York and Connecticut. Pamela is a strong believer in the power of early education and quality childcare, in preparing children not just for school, but also for life! A resident of Katy, TX since 2011, Pamela is committed to providing Katy children a fun, safe, and stimulating quality learning environment, while giving their parents peace of mind at work.  It is Pamela's strongly held belief that every child deserves a chance at greatness. As such, she devotes much time and energy to offering children in marginalized communities a greater chance of success through her non-profit organization, the Early Literacy Foundation. A wife and mother of two, Pamela dreams of meeting the early literacy needs of even more children worldwide, and of authoring children's books. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, holds teacher certifications in New York and Connecticut, and Director's Credentials for Connecticut and Texas.        

Meet Our Team

Ms.Vanessa

Director
My name is Ms. Vanessa and I am our Center Director here at Kiddie Academy of Grand Harbor. I have over 7 years of experience in early education and is very passionate about what we do here at our academy. I have my Associates Degree in Arts with a focus on early education and my Director credentials as well.  I have worked throughout many centers in a variety of positions, such as a floater through all ages, Lead Pre-K Teacher, Lead Advance Pre-K teacher, and the After-School Program Director. I began my career with Kiddie Academy in April 2023 as our Assistant Director and has since excelled and been promoted to Director. My passion is safety, growing our students' love for learning, and social-emotional education. On the weekend I enjoy finding beautiful spots to walk my German Shepherd and spend time with family. I look foward to seeing your smiling faces come through our doors soon!