Maple Grove Center 

ABOUT:

Area Director: Samantha L.

Director: Liz L-T.

Assistant Director: Sunny H.

Phone: 763-559-3700

Email: maplegrove@ckakids.com

Address: 12455 62nd Place North, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Hours: 6:30am – 5:30pm

Located only a few blocks from 494 and Bass Lake Road, in a quiet residential area surrounded by nature.

We accept childcare assistance and early learning scholarships.

Center Features and Enrichment Programs:

What Families Say About Our Center:

Stephanie C.

As a new parents and someone who never went to daycare ourselves, my husband and I were a little nervous about the prospect of finding a daycare, but we have been so happy with our decision to send our now 9 month old to Creative Kids Academy! They have a loving staff...

Robert C.

I can't say enough good things about CKA Maple Grove location, where I've had the pleasure of enrolling both of my children. The team here is exceptional, comprised of genuinely caring and understanding individuals. You can feel the love and dedication as soon as you...

Rachel E.,

We enrolled my son at CKA for summer care. I could not be happier with the experience we had. 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...

Mandy J.

Our kids have been attending daycare at CKA Maple Grove since 2018, and I have loved watching them grow up in this center. They have both blossomed under the care and love of their amazing teachers and leaders, who foster an environment of safe learning. From...

Aaron Z.

My son started daycare here around a month and a half ago. The experience has been great. The infant care teachers are all spectacular. I was a nervous dad bringing my son to daycare for the first time but the teachers and the director confidently put my mind at ease....

Stephanie M.

We’ve been going to Creative Kids since my first daughter turned 1. My girls are 3&4 now and just thrive there. They learn so much both accessibly and socially. The teachers care immensely for all of the kids, and I cannot imagine having found anywhere else for...

Elizabeth K.

Bringing our youngest to CKA when his brother started elementary school added an hour of commute to our pickup and drop off routines, but it was well worth it to FINALLY not be concerned for my child's wellbeing, safety, or development. My children never had the kind...

N. Saba

“My daughter (9 yo) and son (4 yo) have been going to Creative Kids Academy, Maple Grove location since they both were 3 months old. Ms. Dawn and her staff are nothing less than AMAZING, and love my children like their own, putting their emotional, physical, and...

The Urich Family:

“We have been at the center since July 2021 when we moved to the area. We loved CKA at our old house and thought it would be a great place to send our girls again. We were right. Dawn and Raisa welcomed not only our girls, Lillian and Julia, with open arms but us as...

Christy R:

“My children have been going to CKA Maple Grove for 7 years and I have really appreciated all that they have done for my kids. My kids started going there when my youngest was in the infants and my oldest was in pre k and now they are both school agers. I chose to...
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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!
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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...