Kiddie Academy Values-Aligned Giving
Our partnerships reflect the heart behind Kiddie Academy’s mission and allow us to make meaningful contributions to causes that align with our values of education, health, and child and family well-being.
Extending Life Essentials® Into the Community
Community EssentialsSM defines how we put corporate social responsibility into action at Kiddie Academy. It is defined by the way we treat each other in every setting and situation, the examples we set for the children in our care, and the respect we pay to the environment that our children are inheriting.
We find developmentally appropriate ways to bring Community EssentialsSM to life in and outside of our classrooms, engaging educators, parents, and the community at large along the way.
Why We Give: Kiddie Academy’s Commitment to Community
Community Begins Here® reflects the very essence of Kiddie Academy. It’s the foundation of who we are. From the very beginning, we’ve believed that when children grow in nurturing communities, they thrive for a lifetime.
That belief drives everything we do, from our Life Essentials® curriculum to the nonprofit organizations we support. We partner with causes that reflect the core of our business: education, health, and the well-being of children and families. These aren’t just boxes to check, they’re deeply personal to everyone at Kiddie Academy, reflected in the values we share and the actions we take together.
As a private, family-owned business, we’re proud to support organizations and local nonprofits that uplift families in the communities we serve.
Whether it’s in our hometown of Baltimore, or in the 350+ neighborhoods where our Academies are rooted, our focus remains the same: to serve families, strengthen communities, and help children flourish.
Because when we invest in our communities, we invest in every child’s future.
The Kiddie Academy Community Fund
The Kiddie Academy Community Fund provides immediate financial assistance to staff impacted by unforeseen disasters or personal hardship. This centralized resource ensures timely support during moments when it’s needed the most.
Family Promise
Family Promise is an organization focused on preventing and ending homelessness for families with children. Through community‑based programs, Family Promise helps families achieve stability, safety, and long‑term independence. Working with Family Promise allows for so many creative ways to make a difference across the country.
About Family Promise
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Our relationship with Johns Hopkins Children’s Center supports exceptional pediatric care, research, and family services. Rooted in Baltimore, both organizations share a commitment to advancing children’s well‑being through innovation, compassion, and community impact.
About Johns Hopkins
Other Company Giving
We collaborate with nonprofit organizations year‑round to support communities locally, nationally, and globally. Through volunteer efforts, environmental initiatives, and grantmaking, we work to make a meaningful impact where it is needed most.
Community Essentials in Action
Making a Difference
Dive into inspiring stories showcasing philanthropy, community impact, and how Kiddie Academy locations are strengthening the communities we live in.
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In Partnership with Family Promise®
As part of our corporate social responsibility efforts, we forged a partnership with national nonprofit, Family Promise. Working together with Family Promise is just one of the ways we bring Community Essentials℠ to life.
Family Promise shares our commitment to improve communities and build brighter futures for children. That’s why we’ve partnered with the nonprofit to empower families experiencing homelessness and set children up for success.
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Kiddie Academy Community
In times of emergency or hardship, the Kiddie Academy community comes together in incredible ways. Our disaster relief efforts are rooted in the belief that supporting one another allows us to read new heights together. The Kiddie Academy Community Fund supports educators and staff during times of need.
"The Kiddie Academy Community Fund helped me and my family get through my COVID-19 recovery. I am thankful for my life and so appreciative of Kiddie Academy. Thank you!"
Christine
Educator at Kiddie Academy of Darien
Receiving support from the Fund was great news and a huge blessing after harsh winter storms here in Texas.
Jazmin
Educator at Kiddie Academy of Cypresswood
The Kiddie Academy Community Fund is an extension of our Kiddie Academy family. It is a way to give back in an organized fashion as our Kiddie Academy family has the normal trials and tribulations in life.
Janel Work
Kiddie Academy Franchisee whose team member received support from the Fund
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CSR?
Corporate social responsibility (CSR), is the notion that companies can consciously aim to have a positive economic, social, and environmental impact on society.
What is the Community Essentials commitment?
Community Essentials is committed to empowering children and families for a brighter future.
What are the program’s core beliefs?
- We are always learning, collaborating, and seeking collective progress
- We hold the power to shape our environments into positive communities that support healthy, productive families
- We can share meaningful experiences and grow together by helping others and protecting our natural resources
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