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Imagine The Possibilities

At-Home Learning Activities

by Tami Wendt | Jul 22, 2025 | blog

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

by Tami Wendt | Feb 26, 2025 | blog, For Home Page

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,...

How Your Child Benefits from Their Experience at CKA

by Tami Wendt | Oct 23, 2023 | blog, For Home Page

Choosing quality childcare for your child can have a profound impact on their development and overall well-being. A good childcare facility provides social and emotional growth as well as cognitive and educational benefits. Some of the key ways your child can benefit...

Some Fun with Snow

by Tami Wendt | Feb 23, 2023 | blog, For Home Page

Our Mantra: Positive Energy Creates a Positive World!

Our Mission

Creative Kids Academy’s mission is to provide quality nurturing and affordable care for each and every child with creativity and academics in mind. Imagine the Possibilities…

Our Vision for Each Child

Our vision is to enable and encourage each child to reach their potential in becoming a confident leader of their community by promoting Trust, Education, Nurture, Creativity, Health, Safety, and Social Responsibility through our nurturing approach to life.

Our Core Values

- Trust – Mutual trust creates strong links to happiness, confidence, and growth.
- Education – Education starts the day you are born… Never stop learning.
- Nurture – Nurturing environment early in life creates confidence forever.
- Creativity – Imagination enables innovation.
- Health – Healthy lifestyle leads to stronger communities.
- Safety – We never compromise safety.
- Social Responsibility – Children are the future ambassadors of our world. We teach them to appreciate everyone and everything!

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How We Live Our Mission and Values Shows in What Families Share with Us:

Leah W. -Elk River

The kids LOVE going to daycare every day, and we trust the staff immensely. Our kids experience regular enrichment experiences that keep learning fun — everything from in-house science days, water days and bounce house weeks in the summer, new songs, yoga and...

Pamela S. -Elk River on 10

The teachers are super kind, dedicated, and they really care about them and their development. My children are immerse in a safe and happy environment that has enabled them to learn and develop social skills. Most recently, preschool has implemented a behavioral...

Rena J. -Orono

The teachers and staff are always welcoming and pay attention to her little quirks and personality as she develops. They constantly foster and nurture her to grow. They are always active and lively in the classroom and interacting with the children. Since starting at...

Kristin L. -Apple Valley

Our children's creativity and imagination has flourished at Creative Kids Academy! They provide a home away from home atmosphere with the smaller center size but still have the convenient hours that working parents need.

Robert C. -Maple Grove

The team here is exceptional, comprised of genuinely caring and understanding individuals. You can feel the love and dedication as soon as you walk through the door—it's palpable. The educational aspect is equally impressive, boasting a robust preschool curriculum...

Rachel E. -Maple Grove

My son will be going to Kindergarten this fall, and attended full day preschool last year— so I was really looking for a center that would continue to challenge him academically and socially. This was the perfect fit.

Elizabeth K. -Maple Grove

My biggest regret with CKA is not finding them sooner. If you don't value a stranger's review - check out CKA's DHS review. Not a SINGLE violation in 5 years. For reference, that means every tube of diaper cream is properly labeled with first and last name, not a...

Joseph R. -Minnetonka

Our priority when looking for a daycare was that our son was safe and happy, but CKA goes so much further than this. He has developed so well since he started here, from his physical and mental development to his social skills, developing in ways that we would not...

Ashlyn H. -Minnetonka

Our family is so grateful to have found such a nurturing and supportive environment for our child. The teachers have become like family to us, they’re collaborative with open communication all while incorporating developmentally appropriate curriculum while making it...

Bear Family, Minnetonka

What sets Creative Kids Academy apart is its people and its curriculum. From day one, the teachers and director have shown our family genuine warmth, kindness, and care. Every pickup and drop-off feels personal and positive, and it’s clear they truly value our...