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Kiddie Academy® of Park Ridge

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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

Life Essentials® At Home

Infant to School Age

Bring Kiddie Academy’s Life Essentials Curriculum Into Your Home

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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

Hear from our parents

“As Good as elementary school but for early dev. ”
Nick T., Park Ridge

“Everyone is warm and welcoming. Staff go above and beyond. ”
Vanessa B., Park Ridge

“We have been so pleased with our son's teachers the past few months. The love for our child is very evident. We also know our 2 year old needs firm and consistent guidelines and boundaries, and we see this every day. His teacher's are patient, kind, creative and communicative - all qualities we could ask… ”
Tracy P., Park Ridge

“Structure, teachers, facility ”
Laura P., Park Ridge

“The staff is so nice ”
Sarah M., Park Ridge

“The staff is so kind and caring, I feel very comfortable that my son is in good hands. The classroom seems very clean. ”
Sarah M., Park Ridge

“Staff / teachers are professional, caring, and friendly. Feel confident my child is in the best hands ”
Christa C., Park Ridge

“We have had a wonderful experience with Kiddie Academy so far. Staff has been supportive and loving to our son. The only feedback I have is about the different teachers in and out of the room. It seems to have been more consistent lately, but for awhile I wasn't sure who the teachers/assistants were in… ”
Tracy P., Park Ridge

“The teachers and staff are very attentive and caring. We've seen our child grown intellectually and emotionally ever since they've started daycare at Kiddie Academy. They also show more confidence and independence. Thank you so much to the teachers and staff at Kiddie Academy for everything. ”
Tiffany C., Park Ridge

“The staff is amazing! ”
Dennis W., Park Ridge

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Parenting Essentials®

The learning doesn't stop for parents, either. That’s why we created an information resource with helpful tips on everything from enriching our STEM program at home to introducing lifelong healthy eating and fitness habits.

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Nutritious, delicious food choices for Kiddie Academy students

02/24/23

Nutritious, delicious food choices for Kiddie Academy students