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.
So what makes us different than other child care providers and day care providers Lots of things.
From the time your child wakes up until the time he or she goes to sleep at night, there are countless opportunities for learning and growing.
Our caring, observant, responsive educators and staff are trained to stay constantly involved in every aspect of your child's day so they can help facilitate "teachable moments." At Kiddie Academy, our Life Essentials creates opportunities for your child to learn, even while he or she is playing.
Some of the best learning happens without your child knowing it.
And that's wonderful. 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.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- 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. So what makes us different than other child care providers and day care providers Lots of things. From the time your child wakes up until the time he or she goes to sleep at night, there are countless opportunities for learning and growing. Our caring, observant, responsive educators and staff are trained to stay constantly involved in every aspect of your child's day so they can help facilitate "teachable moments." At Kiddie Academy, our Life Essentials creates opportunities for your child to learn, even while he or she is playing. Some of the best learning happens without your child knowing it. And that's wonderful. 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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kiddie Academy?
The application deadline for Kiddie Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kiddie Academy is Hope Academy (6.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Shrewsbury Christian Academy (1.9 miles away)
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Grades: PK-8 | 113 students 1.9 miles 701 Windy Hill Rd
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-5763
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-5763
1.9
PK-8
113
Grades: NS-6 | 155 students 2.2 miles 315 N Constitution Ave
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-3525
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-3525
2.2
NS-6
155
Hope Academy
All-girls (Christian)
Grades: 8-12 | 4 students 6.4 miles 3899 Sticks Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-3198
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-3198
6.4
8-12
4
Christ Lutheran Child Development Center
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
Grades: PK-K | 104 students 9.1 miles 126 W Main St
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
9.1
PK-K
104
River Rock Academy
Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 70 students 9.2 miles 220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-7453
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-7453
9.2
K-12
70
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