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Imagine The Possibilities 

Mandi W:

“Our four year old has been enrolled since they opened. We absolutely love the staff and curriculum for the preschool. She is thriving and loves to go to “school” each day. She has made many friends. The staff is very professional and has been responsive to all...

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Emilee W:

“My toddler goes to creative kids academy on hwy 10 in Elk River. He loves the teachers, the friends, and the activities! He tells me everything he does when he gets in the car at the end of the day, which is great!He is also going to school where a lot of his friends...

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Carissa P:

“I CANNOT RECOMMEND CKA ENOUGH! As a first time mama, I was nervous to leave our babe in a new place with people I don’t know all that well. Within the first 15 minutes after I left, I received multiple pictures of our babe showing how well he was acclimating to the...

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Lisa T:

“We are beyond grateful for the care our kids have received at CKA Centerville over the years! We truly feel the awesome leaders and the amazing teachers truly care for the kids and we feel so lucky to have had our kids be taught and nurtured here. Their programming...

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Heidi R:

“We could not be more pleased with the care and love our children get at Creative Kids. This past year has certainly been anything but 'normal'. The team continues to provide a safe place for kids to learn, grow and make friends and amidst all that has changed, we're...

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The Comstock Family:

“The leadership team has made sending our boys to CKA so easy and comforting, as we know they are safe and loved each day. They truly care about the kids and families like their own. Through the past couple of years and all of the challenges in the world we've been...

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Abby B:

“During the height of the COVID pandemic, the leadership team at CKA Centerville always met every challenge with a positive attitude and can-do spirit. I can only imagine how exhausting and frustrating the past 2 years have been with all of the constant changes:...

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Kelli R:

“Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication. Thank you again for making Leighton and Gibson feel so special and welcomed every day. They truly enjoy and look forward to going to school to see their teachers and friends!”

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The Almsted Family:

“Where do I even start? We are new to the center as of last July and immediately the leadership team treated our family like their own. We felt so comfortable throughout the transition and they answered all of my questions without any judgement or hesitation. Our son...

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Laura H:

“As parents and with CKA staff, we often speak of CKA Centerville as a family. It's one of the greatest benefits of choosing this location. It's more than a school (and certainly not just a daycare) for our daughter, but a place where she feels safe and comfortable...

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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!