Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Kiddie Academy
About the School
- Kiddie Academy is a leading child care provider.
- Specifically, we excel in educationally focused child care.
- Since we launched our first academy more than 27 years ago, Kiddie Academy has experienced tremendous growth.
- Today, we have academies coast to coast.
- And we're growing every day.
- So what makes us different than other child care providers and day care providers Lots of things.
- From the time your child wakes up until the time he or she goes to sleep at night, there are countless opportunities for learning and growing.
- Our caring, observant, responsive educators and staff are trained to stay constantly involved in every aspect of your child's day so they can help facilitate "teachable moments." At Kiddie Academy, our Life Essentials creates opportunities for your child to learn, even while he or she is playing.
- Some of the best learning happens without your child knowing it.
- And that's wonderful.
- We recognize that honesty and thoughtfulness are critical qualities in the development of well-rounded individuals.
- Through our character development program, which is an important part of Life Essentials, values are reinforced throughout daily academy activities, enabling your child to better understand the society in which we live and how to interact successfully with others.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 27%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Kiddie Academy is a leading child care provider. Specifically, we excel in educationally focused child care. Since we launched our first academy more than 27 years ago, Kiddie Academy has experienced tremendous growth. Today, we have academies coast to coast. And we're growing every day. So what makes us different than other child care providers and day care providers Lots of things. From the time your child wakes up until the time he or she goes to sleep at night, there are countless opportunities for learning and growing. Our caring, observant, responsive educators and staff are trained to stay constantly involved in every aspect of your child's day so they can help facilitate "teachable moments." At Kiddie Academy, our Life Essentials creates opportunities for your child to learn, even while he or she is playing. Some of the best learning happens without your child knowing it. And that's wonderful. We recognize that honesty and thoughtfulness are critical qualities in the development of well-rounded individuals. Through our character development program, which is an important part of Life Essentials, values are reinforced throughout daily academy activities, enabling your child to better understand the society in which we live and how to interact successfully with others.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kiddie Academy?
The application deadline for Kiddie Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Kiddie Academy is Hope Academy (6.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Shrewsbury Christian Academy (1.9 miles away)
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Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
701 Windy Hill Rd
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-5763
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
315 N Constitution Ave
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-3525
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students
All-girls (Christian)
3899 Sticks Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-3198
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
126 W Main St
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Alternative School
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-7453
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students
All-girls (Christian)
3899 Sticks Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-3198
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Alternative School
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-7453
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
105 Springvale Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3905
Distance: 10.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 44 students
2201 S Queen St
York, PA 17402
(717) 801-1818
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 9
1000 Indian Rock Dam Road
York, PA 17403
(717) 815-6700
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
701 Windy Hill Rd
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-5763
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
315 N Constitution Ave
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-3525
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students
All-girls (Christian)
3899 Sticks Rd
Glen Rock, PA 17327
(717) 235-3198
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 70 students
Alternative School
220 Country Club Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-7453
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
105 Springvale Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3905
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
701 Windy Hill Rd
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-5763
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 155 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
315 N Constitution Ave
New Freedom, PA 17349
(717) 235-3525
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 104 students
Alternative School (Other Lutheran)
126 W Main St
Dallastown, PA 17313
(717) 244-4832
Distance: 9.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
105 Springvale Rd
Red Lion, PA 17356
(717) 244-3905
Distance: 9.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 115 students
Catholic
18310 Middletown Rd
Parkton, MD 21120
(410) 329-6956
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(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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45 Kate Wagner Road
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(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
9286.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
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Top 20%10
1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3650
9286.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 Kate Wagner Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3691
9286.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Gist Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3653
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3653
9286.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 50%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1413 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 751-3610
9286.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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