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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

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.

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
  • Extra activities such as Mighty Kicks Soccer and Amazing Athletes
  • Multiple playgrounds

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  • Jennifer Maddock, Director

    I am Jennifer Maddock and have been the director for Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills since June 2003. I have a passion...   Read More

    Jennifer Maddock, Director

    I am Jennifer Maddock and have been the director for Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills since June 2003. I have a passion for working with children and love being a part of The Kiddie Academy Community. I graduated from Ferris State University with a degree in Early Childhood Development. I am currently serving on the Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, Inc. Education Committee. In 2005 I was awarded The Director Of The Year Award by Kiddie Academy Corporate Office in Maryland. I am married and have two wonderful children. I enjoy walking, scrapbooking and spending time with my family. The best part about Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills is the great sense of community we have. We are very fortunate to have such wonderful families and staff at our academy. To be such an important part in this journey of childhood with the children here is an awesome and rewarding experience!

  • Lauren Turzak, Infant Lead Teacher

    I am Ms. Lauren and have been with Kiddie Academy since 2004.   I have worked in various rooms throughout the academy.   While I...   Read More

    Lauren Turzak, Infant Lead Teacher

    I am Ms. Lauren and have been with Kiddie Academy since 2004.   I have worked in various rooms throughout the academy.   While I love working with all age groups I have a strong passion for working with infants.   I love watching their growth and development on  a daily basis.  They encourage and inspire me with their unconditional love! I am married to my best friend and have two wonderful boys!!  As a family we enjoy baseball and hockey!   My boys are avid ball players and I am their biggest fan!   I enjoy reading and watching movies.

  • Bridgette Miller, Teacher's Assistant-Infant Room

    I am so excited to be at Kiddie Academy.   I have worked with children for 29 years!!  I have worked with children of...   Read More

    Bridgette Miller, Teacher's Assistant-Infant Room

    I am so excited to be at Kiddie Academy.   I have worked with children for 29 years!!  I have worked with children of all age groups but have a great passion for working with  infants.   I love being able to watch them grow and develop each day.  When they reach a milestone I celebrate right along with them.  Some of my favorite things in the infant room are being able to see so many of their "firsts."   Their first smiles, their first laughs, those special first steps....it's all of those things that makes my job so rewarding and makes me excited to come to work each day! I have been married for over 20 years.   I have two boys who are 18 and 20 years old.   I have three dogs.   As a family we enjoy the outdoors, trips up north, watching Nascar  and spending as much quality time together as we can.

  • Kaley Fields, Assistant Teacher-Infant Room

    I have worked at Kiddie Academy since 2011.   While I primarily work with the infants I spend a great deal of time...   Read More

    Kaley Fields, Assistant Teacher-Infant Room

    I have worked at Kiddie Academy since 2011.   While I primarily work with the infants I spend a great deal of time working with the various age groups too.   One of my favorite things to do with the children is spending time outdoors.   I feel like there are so many great learning opportunities outside.   I enjoy exploring with the children, playing in the sandbox with them, playing ball and just being a "big kid" myself. I live in Rochester and have 1 brother.  I also have 3 dogs.   When I'm not working I enjoy shopping, being outdoors, barbeques, crafting and spending time with my family. 

  • Katelynn Smith, Lead Teacher-Young Toddlers

    I am so happy to be working with the toddlers at Kiddie Academy.  Each day brings something new and exciting.   The children...   Read More

    Katelynn Smith, Lead Teacher-Young Toddlers

    I am so happy to be working with the toddlers at Kiddie Academy.  Each day brings something new and exciting.   The children are always on the move and keep us busy.   There are so many new things that they learn each and everyday which makes being in the toddler room very rewarding.  I love animals and have one cat and one dog.  Some of my former pets include birds, chinchillas, hamsters and ferrets.   While I love my time at Kiddie Academy in my free time I enjoy reading and swimming.   One of my favorite things to do is try new and exotic foods.   I'm always up for a "food challenge!"

  • Rita Elias, Lead Teacher-Older Toddlers

      I am Ms. Rita, I have been with Kiddie Academy since January of 2015. I started as a teacher assistant for...   Read More

    Rita Elias, Lead Teacher-Older Toddlers

      I am Ms. Rita, I have been with Kiddie Academy since January of 2015. I started as a teacher assistant for Toddler I, then moved to Toddler II. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Language arts from the University of Baghdad (Iraq), majoring in Spanish, and I have been attending early childhood education classes in Oakland Community College for the past year (still enrolled). I am fluent in four languages (English, Arabic, Spanish, and Chaldean). I have worked in various positions prior to joining the Kiddie Academy team; ESL teacher at the Southfield School District, and teacher Substitute at Troy and Avondale School Districts.   I am married with six children and two grandchildren and live in the Rochester Hills area. As a mother, I love interacting with my children and their school work and activities. I always volunteer at the local schools’ events and programs, hence, I consider toddler II children as an extension to my family and treat them with all the love, attention, and care they deserve.  My hobbies are reading, decorating, photography, sewing, cooking, travelling, and more…..  I am honored to be a positive influence in toddler II children’s lives, to nurture them and see them grow so beautifully.  

  • Chelsea Redden, Lead Teacher/Summer Camp Counselor

    I'm Ms. Chelsea and I love spending time with- and teaching my preschoolers during the school year, as well as spending my...   Read More

    Chelsea Redden, Lead Teacher/Summer Camp Counselor

    I'm Ms. Chelsea and I love spending time with- and teaching my preschoolers during the school year, as well as spending my summers with Summer Camp friends! I graduated from Oakland University a Bacehlor's in Elementary Education with a minor in German. It's so fun to see all of my preschool freinds learning German in my classroom. In my down time I love to read and travel!

  • Dusty Welch, Preschool Teacher-Four Year Old

    Dusty Welch, Preschool Teacher-Four Year Old

    I'm Ms. Chelsea and I love spending time with- and teaching my preschoolers during the school year, as well as spending my summers with Summer Camp friends! I graduated from Oakland University a Bacehlor's in Elementary Education with a minor in German. It's so fun to see all of my preschool freinds learning German in my classroom. In my down time I love to read and travel!

  • Ms. Andi, Preschool Teacher-Three Year Old

    Ms. Andi, Preschool Teacher-Three Year Old

    I'm Ms. Chelsea and I love spending time with- and teaching my preschoolers during the school year, as well as spending my summers with Summer Camp friends! I graduated from Oakland University a Bacehlor's in Elementary Education with a minor in German. It's so fun to see all of my preschool freinds learning German in my classroom. In my down time I love to read and travel!

  • Don Parker, Owner

    Hello! I am Don Parker and I am the proud owner of Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills. I opened the academy in...   Read More

    Don Parker, Owner

    Hello! I am Don Parker and I am the proud owner of Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills. I opened the academy in September 2002. I enjoy having the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful community such as Kiddie Academy. Watching the children grow and develop is truly a gift.

  • Ms. Nu, Preschool Teacher-Four Year Old

    Ms. Nu, Preschool Teacher-Four Year Old

    Hello! I am Don Parker and I am the proud owner of Kiddie Academy of Rochester Hills. I opened the academy in September 2002. I enjoy having the opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful community such as Kiddie Academy. Watching the children grow and develop is truly a gift.

  • Usha Tadi, Teacher Assistant-Three year Old

    I am Usha Tadi and I am the assistant teacher in the three year old preschool classroom.   I have my Master's Degree...   Read More

    Usha Tadi, Teacher Assistant-Three year Old

    I am Usha Tadi and I am the assistant teacher in the three year old preschool classroom.   I have my Master's Degree in School Psychology.   I love my job and I truly enjoy working with children.  I look forward to coming to work each day!  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my own children. cooking and travelling.   I am glad to be a part of The Kiddie Academy Community.

Hear from our parents

“The teachers provide a safe and loving environment. As a parent, you can feel that the staff truly care about each child. ”
Katherine O., Rochester Hills

“Both of my kids have grown so much since starting. My oldest had some issues and his teacher took the advice given by his school and he improved so much. I think it is a great place and really focuses on giving a school like setting. ”
Eleanor R., Rochester Hills

“The teachers create a welcoming caring environment where my child thrives ”
Amy R., Rochester Hills

“The staff is so wonderful and caring, and our daughter has thrived in her education, social and emotional development. We can’t wait until it’s safe for her to come back, and she is anxious to return too. ”
Karen B., Rochester Hills

“The staff gets to know the kids in all of the classrooms. They get the kids outside as often as possible. Communication is great from the teachers and director. They do a lot of fun activities for the kids and families. Kiddie Academy feels like a second home. ”
Christy D., Rochester Hills

“The family atmosphere ”
Karen B., Rochester Hills

“It’s a structured program but your instructors take special interest in each child encouraging and challenging them to their abilities and beyond ”
Amy R., Rochester Hills

“My child (Pranav) is all happy and merry and that's what matters the most. We were anxious in sending him to the care facility on how he is going to cope up with the separation anxiety. But Miss Joan advised us how to handle this and there he is now...He is kind of stubborn waking… ”
Shnkar M., Rochester Hills

“The staff genuinely care about the children. Very family oriented. ”
Katherine O., Rochester Hills

“Everything! The structure in the school and classrooms. The lead teachers work everyday & same hours. Consistency throughout. ”
Aubree B., Rochester Hills

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