Kiddie Academy^® of Herriman

We can't wait to meet you

• Dr. Drashti and Dr. Shardul Kaneria, Owners

  

  Dr. Drashti (Dr. Dash), formerly a dentist and Dr. Shardul Kaneria, formerly an educational neuroscientist and high school administrator, are originally from...   Read More

  Dr. Drashti and Dr. Shardul Kaneria, Owners

  Dr. Drashti (Dr. Dash), formerly a dentist and Dr. Shardul Kaneria, formerly an educational neuroscientist and high school administrator, are originally from Melbourne, Australia and now call the Salt Lake Valley home. They are the proud parents of Shiv (age 8) and Dev (age 5) and appreciate the impact, quality early childhood education has, on the social, emotional and cognitive development of young children. Dr. Drashti is excited to lead the team at Kiddie Academy of Herriman and foster an environment where children can thrive and develop an educational foundation that will serve them well throughout their future lives. They have transitioned well from the windswept beaches of Australia to the magnificent surrounds in Utah and can be found exploring the local parks and trails in their free time. 

• Ms. Chelsea Leavitt, Director

  

  Ms. Chelsea has been selected to join the Kiddie Academy of Herriman management team as the Director.  Ms. Chelsea grew up in...   Read More

  Ms. Chelsea Leavitt, Director

  Ms. Chelsea has been selected to join the Kiddie Academy of Herriman management team as the Director.  Ms. Chelsea grew up in Yorba Linda, California, and Salt Lake City, Utah. She has a degree in business administration as well as a Child Development Associate and has years of professional experience working in early education, management and coaching.  Ms. Chelsea enjoys working with the community. She is a living kidney donor and through her donation she started the longest kidney transplant chain in the University of Utah hospital's history. She has been married to her college sweetheart and they are parents to 5 beautiful children and a pet dog!

• Ms. Olivia Smith, Director of Education

  

  Bio in Ms. Olivia's words: My journey in the childcare industry, with over eight years of experience, has been immensely fulfilling and...   Read More

  Ms. Olivia Smith, Director of Education

  Bio in Ms. Olivia's words: My journey in the childcare industry, with over eight years of experience, has been immensely fulfilling and I am grateful for the experiences and knowledge I have gained along the way. With my extensive background in working with children of all ages, and my directorial experiences, I am confident in my ability to continue making a significant impact on the lives of young individuals. I am excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise, dedication, and passion to a new chapter in my career, where I can continue to nurture and inspire young minds