CKA Blog
The Heart Behind Early Childhood Education
At Creative Kids Academy, we recently celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week across all 13 of our centers. The week was filled with thoughtful notes, treats, dress-up days, lunches, laughter, and so many moments of gratitude for the incredible teachers and staff who...
Week of the Young Child: Celebrating Early Childhood Education in the Twin Cities
Each year, childcare centers and preschools nationwide celebrate Week of the Young Child, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). This special week highlights the importance of early childhood education, high-quality...
Spring Into Learning: The Perfect Time to Enroll in Childcare
As the seasons change and we begin to welcome warmer weather, spring brings a sense of fresh starts, growth, and new beginnings, making it the perfect time to think about your child’s early learning experience. At Creative Kids Academy, we see firsthand how this time...
Celebrating Dr. Seuss Week
This week at Creative Kids Academy, our classrooms are bursting with color, creativity, and imagination as we celebrate Dr. Seuss Week across all of our centers! At Creative Kids Academy, we believe that joyful learning experiences help build a strong foundation...
Parenting Toolbox: 5 Free Tools to Support Your Child’s Growth
Every parent wants to support their child’s growth, but finding the right tools can feel overwhelming. Between work, family, and daily routines, you need resources that are simple, free, and actually helpful. At Creative Kids Academy, we believe that caring for...
The Difference Between Childcare and Enrichment-Based Early Learning
If you’ve been searching for a childcare center near me or comparing daycare options like KinderCare, New Horizon, or YMCA programs, you’ve probably noticed that every center promises safety and supervision. But not all programs offer the same level of early learning...
Meet the Teachers Behind CKA
When parents begin searching for a daycare or preschool near me, they often start with programs and curriculum. But what truly matters most is the people who care for your child every day. At Creative Kids Academy, our teachers are the heart of our early learning...
Why Enrichment Matters: Building the Whole Child Through Early Learning Activities
Early childhood is more than learning the ABCs and 123s. It’s a time of rapid growth, when children are building the social, emotional, and physical skills they’ll carry into school and life. At Creative Kids Academy, we see...
At-Home Learning Activities
Whether it's a cozy weekend at home or a quiet evening after school, your child’s natural curiosity doesn’t stop when they leave the classroom. At Creative Kids Academy, we believe that learning can—and should—happen everywhere! That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our...
Learning Beyond Curriculum
Introducing the Learning Beyond Curriculum for infants to Pre-K. Created by leaders in early learning with decades of experience in organizations such as the Department of Education, early learning coalitions, school districts,...