Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Bel Air Kiddie Academy
About the School
- Bel Air Kiddie Academy is a leading child care provider.
- Specifically, we excel in educationally focused child care.
- Since we launched our first academy more than 27 years ago, Kiddie Academy has experienced tremendous growth.
- Today, we have academies coast to coast.
- And we're growing every day.
- We recognize that honesty and thoughtfulness are critical qualities in the development of well-rounded individuals.
- Through our character development program, which is an important part of Life Essentials, values are reinforced throughout daily academy activities, enabling your child to better understand the society in which we live and how to interact successfully with others.
- Life Essentials is an overarching philosophy that includes our programs and techniques.
- The continuous training we provide for our staff which includes a high percentage of degreed teachers always meets and often exceeds the standard for child care services.
- We require staff to participate in ongoing professional development programs because it ensures everyone here is providing the best care possible for your child.
- There are many child care providers and day care providers out there.
- But only Kiddie Academy provides the kind of well-rounded, enriching, educationally focused care that children truly deserve and parents constantly seek.
- "The care Kiddie Academy has provided our daughter for the past 4 years has been incredible.
- Not only has she advanced educationally, she's also learned independence and patience in her interaction with others.".
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 39%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Bel Air Kiddie Academy is a leading child care provider. Specifically, we excel in educationally focused child care. Since we launched our first academy more than 27 years ago, Kiddie Academy has experienced tremendous growth. Today, we have academies coast to coast. And we're growing every day. We recognize that honesty and thoughtfulness are critical qualities in the development of well-rounded individuals. Through our character development program, which is an important part of Life Essentials, values are reinforced throughout daily academy activities, enabling your child to better understand the society in which we live and how to interact successfully with others. Life Essentials is an overarching philosophy that includes our programs and techniques. The continuous training we provide for our staff which includes a high percentage of degreed teachers always meets and often exceeds the standard for child care services. We require staff to participate in ongoing professional development programs because it ensures everyone here is providing the best care possible for your child. There are many child care providers and day care providers out there. But only Kiddie Academy provides the kind of well-rounded, enriching, educationally focused care that children truly deserve and parents constantly seek. "The care Kiddie Academy has provided our daughter for the past 4 years has been incredible. Not only has she advanced educationally, she's also learned independence and patience in her interaction with others."
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Francis Scott Key - Wrote the U.S. National Anthem - Not applicable -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bel Air Kiddie Academy?
Bel Air Kiddie Academy famous alumni include: Francis Scott Key - Wrote the U.S. National Anthem - Not applicable.
When is the application deadline for Bel Air Kiddie Academy?
The application deadline for Bel Air Kiddie Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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