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Kiddie Academy of Midlothian - Watkins

Every day, your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum. Kiddie Academy of Midlothian - Watkins empowers and prepares them for life.

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Our Hours

Mon 6:30am - 6:30pm

Tue 6:30am - 6:30pm

Wed 6:30am - 6:30pm

Thu 6:30am - 6:30pm

Fri 6:30am - 6:30pm

660 Watkins Centre Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114

Phone: 804-809-7800

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

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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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Meet the Owners

Charul & Raj Patel

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website! I, Charul Patel, am the managing member for Kiddie Academy of Midlothian-Watkins. Raj and I both graduated from Rutgers University in New Jersey and moved to Chesterfield County shortly after we married over 20+ years! We have raised both of our children, Devan and Riya, here in the Chesterfield community and couldn’t imagine having done so anywhere else! When opening our first academy, our goal was to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which our amazing and caring staff would help us build the foundations for our children, in order to raise them to be confident, independent, smart individuals that will eventually take on the world! This is still our goal for our second location here at Watkins! We have made so many connections with the families at KAM and can't wait to make so many more at KAM-Watkins! Remember “Community Begins Here”!

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Amanda Johnson

Regional Director

Hello, I am Ms. Amanda and I have been the Director at The Kiddie Academy of Midlothian since June 2017 and will be opening the Watkins location. I have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Special Education from Old Dominion University. I have worked in the childcare industry for almost 20 years and adore every minute of it. I have lived in the Chesterfield area most of my life and love being close to the mountains and the beach. I am happily married and have 2 stepsons. We all enjoy the outdoors and being on the water. I am thrilled to be a part of The Kiddie Academy of Midlothian family and watch it expand. I look forward to watching your children grow and explore the world around them for years to come!

Sarah Ackman

Director

Hello, I’m Ms Sarah and I am the Director of our Kiddie Academy of Midlothian-Watkins. I have been apart of the KAM family since 2019, where I started as an Assistant Teacher. I have an Associates in Early Childhood Development and am currently working towards my Bachelors at Walden University. I am happily married to my high school sweetheart. We have a beautiful two year old daughter that attends our school and also runs our lives! Chesterfield has been my home my entire life, I understand and love the community so much! My goal as director is to create a welcoming, loving, and caring environment for all the families who walk through ours doors!