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Each Academy is a little different. Here's what makes us unique:
Ashley Eichhorn, Director
Ashley lives in Urbandale with her husband, Matt and her two children Emree, 8 and Easton, 5. Ashley grew up in West... Read More
Ashley lives in Urbandale with her husband, Matt and her two children Emree, 8 and Easton, 5. Ashley grew up in West Des Moines and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she earned her Elementary Education degree. She later earned her Masters in Arts of Education and was a classroom teacher in the public school system for 14 years. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, including her dog Stevie. She has a passion for writing children's books and anything involving creative thinking. Ashley has an energetic and positive demeaner and strives to learn alongside her students. She is very hands on and values the "team" approach to childcare. She looks forward to getting to know all of the students and families at Kiddie Academy.
Haleigh Wade, Assistant Director
Ashley lives in Urbandale with her husband, Matt and her two children Emree, 8 and Easton, 5. Ashley grew up in West Des Moines and attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she earned her Elementary Education degree. She later earned her Masters in Arts of Education and was a classroom teacher in the public school system for 14 years. Ashley enjoys spending time with her family, including her dog Stevie. She has a passion for writing children's books and anything involving creative thinking. Ashley has an energetic and positive demeaner and strives to learn alongside her students. She is very hands on and values the "team" approach to childcare. She looks forward to getting to know all of the students and families at Kiddie Academy.
Randi Schmitz, Owner
Randi lives in Grimes with her husband Grant and their children Ellie, 4 and Lincoln, 2 and Ryleigh (born in August 2022).... Read More
Randi lives in Grimes with her husband Grant and their children Ellie, 4 and Lincoln, 2 and Ryleigh (born in August 2022). They are originally from a small town in Iowa but spent some time living in Omaha after college. In 2018 they made the move back to Iowa. Randi has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Western Governors University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. Randi has always enjoyed working with children. While living in Omaha Randi worked as an assistant teacher, teacher, and director in child care. Her passion for great childcare and education is what started the journey with Kiddie Academy. Having three young children of her own, she understands how difficult the decision can be to select the right child care and hopes that she can help parents feel more at ease when they choose Kiddie Academy of Urbandale.
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