Creative KidsAcademy13 MN Locations
Imagine the possibilities.
So much more than child care.
A place where children are known, families feel at home, and every day brings something new to discover.
Creative Kids Academy
Since opening our first four schools in 2009, Creative Kids Academy has been guided by a simple belief: every child deserves high-quality, nurturing care that encourages them to learn, grow, and imagine what is possible. Today, we’re proud to support families from infancy through school age at 13 nationally accredited, locally owned early childhood education centers across the Twin Cities. While we’ve grown over the years, our purpose remains the same: to give families peace of mind, surround children with exceptional educators who make a lasting difference, and create hands-on learning experiences that help children build confidence and discover what they’re capable of.
NAEYC AccreditedEarly Learning Program
Parent Aware 4-StarHighest possible rating
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Full-time and part-time programs with a research-based curriculum, enrichment included in tuition, and teachers who grow with your child.
6 Weeks – 16 MonthsInfant Program
Nurturing care, tummy time and one-on-one bonding in a calm, unhurried room.
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12 – 24 MonthsEmerging Toddler
First steps, first words, first friendships — with room to move and explore.
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16 – 33 MonthsToddler Program
Hands-on learning, language and the beginnings of real independence.
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33 Months – 5 YearsPreschool & Pre-K
Kindergarten readiness built through play, projects and a lot of questions.
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Kindergarten – Age 12
All AgesNutrition & Wellness
Meals cooked on site by our own kitchen team, included in tuition.
Explore Nutrition →Back to School Isn’t Just for the Big Kids.
Fall is a fresh start for every age! From first days in the infant room to preschool discoveries, Pre-K milestones and school-age adventures, there’s something new waiting at CKA this fall.
Real Classrooms. Real Teachers. Real Moments.
The everyday moments, big adventures, messy hands and happy faces that make CKA, CKA.
So Much More Than Child Care
On-site kitchens, in-house chefs
Nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch, and snack are prepared fresh on-site every day by our own kitchen team, all included in tuition.
Enrichment included
Theater, dance, science, Spanish and more bring something extra to the week without adding anything extra to your tuition.
Relationships that last
Many of our teachers stay with CKA for years, giving children and families familiar faces, lasting relationships, and teachers who truly know them.
Learning through exploration
A research-based curriculum comes to life through STEAM, sensory play, outdoor exploration and plenty of hands-on discovery.
A sense of belonging
Family events, center traditions and everyday connections create a community where children and families feel part of something bigger.
Stay connected all day
Photos, meals, naps, milestones and more are shared through the Procare app, keeping you connected to your child’s day even when you can’t be there.
Quality Care Should Be Within Reach
We accept the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Early Learning Scholarships, offer center-specific promotions throughout the year, and we will help you understand what your family may qualify for.
Loved by Twin Cities Families
“Retention of staff is amazing and almost unheard of in this industry. The teachers are kind, nurturing, and truly love the children. My girls trust their teachers completely, and that makes it so much easier to leave them each day.”
“We love the staff and leadership team. Other centers never made us feel welcomed or like we were part of something. The community and family feeling the staff creates is unmatched.”
“Our daughter has been at CKA since infancy, and we’ve been blown away watching her grow socially and academically. She adores her teachers and friends—and we couldn’t believe she was writing her name at age three.”
13 Locations Across the Twin Cities Metro
With 13 centers across the metro, there’s a CKA close to home. Explore each location to see what makes it special and find the right fit for your family.
AnokaExplore Center →
Apple ValleyExplore Center →
CentervilleExplore Center →
Coon RapidsExplore Center →
Elk RiverExplore Center →
Elk River on Hwy 10Explore Center →
LexingtonExplore Center →
Maple GroveExplore Center →
MaplewoodExplore Center →
MinnetonkaExplore Center →
Mounds ViewExplore Center →
OronoExplore Center →
ZimmermanExplore Center →Find the CKA That’s Right for YouExplore locations, photos, hours & moreView All Locations →Ready to See Creative Kids Academy in Person?
The best way to get to know CKA is to experience it for yourself. Come meet our team, explore the classrooms, and get a feel for what makes CKA special.