Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy holds groundbreaking ceremony in Cary
Kids 'R' Kids; Kids Learning Academies, a national early childhood education franchise with more than three decades of experience, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its second Illinois center on Friday, Feb. 17, at 2250 Crystal Lake Road in Cary.
Cary Village President Mark Kownick, Cary-Grove Chamber Executive Director Lynn Caccavallo and members of both board of directors attended the event, along with the local chamber of commerce members.
The opening of the Cary school marks the second Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy in the state. The new Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Cary-Grove will be owned and operated by local husband-and wife team Ed and Andrea Kulach. This marks the second Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy for the Kulachs, who opened their first location in Crystal Lake in 2010. Prior to joining Kids 'R' Kids, Ed worked in operations, managing large distribution centers and overseeing customer service and support for various companies, including JNL Industrial. Andrea brings more than 20 years of marketing, sales and advertising experience to the Kids 'R' Kids network, calling on her skills and acumen to drive the continued success of the business.
"For the past six years, Kids 'R' Kids has built strong relationships with both children and families in the Crystal Lake community and now we look forward to working with even more families at our new facility in Cary," said Ed Kulach. "Both Andrea and I are thrilled to bring Kids 'R' Kids to the community and are eager to introduce our exclusive curriculum and stimulating environment to local residents. We look forward to supporting the education and development of future generations in our hometown for many years to come."
The Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy of Cary-Grove will feature top-of-the-line safety equipment with cameras in each classroom, SMART Board interactive technology and four different age-appropriate playgrounds. The 18,000-square-foot facility also will include a computer lab, cafeteria, library and 14 classrooms. Located across from the Deer Path Elementary School in Cary, the new academy will provide before and after school care with busing supporting districts D3, D26 and D46. The Learning Academy is projected to open in summer 2017.
For more than 30 years, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies has upheld its long-standing principle of strengthening and encouraging childhood development on an emotional, intellectual, social and physical level through a unique partnership between its teachers and families. The company offers a variety of curriculum programs designed for infants through prekindergarten. Its proprietary First Class Curriculum is designed specifically for every developmental stage of education with theme-based units, specific learning activities and teacher-friendly lesson plans. Last year, Kids 'R' Kids launched a revolutionary music curriculum called ColorSoundation, which was developed by noted Los Angeles-based musician and teacher Shiho Yamamoto, to teach very young children the fundamentals of music through the integration and interplay of colors with sounds.
Kids 'R' Kids; Kids Learning Academies also offers an integrated project-based curriculum, STEAM AHEAD, designed for preschool students, ages 3 to 5, which incorporates more science, technology, engineering, art, and math into everyday learning through play. With a nationally awarded curriculum, Kids 'R' Kids; Kids Learning Academies provides early education and care for children from 6 weeks through 12 years of age at its nearly 160 schools located in 16 states across the country. Programs offered to children include infant care, toddler and preschooler care, private pre-K and kindergarten, before-and- afterschool care and summer camp. In order to provide even more convenience for families with busy schedules, Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies remain open during all major school breaks and holidays nationwide, all year round.
Kids R' Kids; Kids Learning Academies has been accredited by AdvancED in America for more than six years, the world's largest education community. This accreditation ensures its schools are meeting and exceeding the highest accreditation standards and providing excellence in education beyond most daycare and childcare providers.
To learn more about ownership opportunities with Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academies, contact Rashid Khan at (844) KRK-FRAN or (844) 575- 3726 or rashid@kidsrkids.com. Visit kidsrkidsfranchise.com.
Headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, Kids 'R' Kids; Kids Learning Academies provide a secure, nurturing, and educational environment for children (ages six weeks to 12 years) to bloom into responsible, considerate, and contributing members of society. With nearly 160 learning academies in 16 states Kids 'R' Kids; Kids International is a family-owned and operated organization that ranks in the top three nationwide for franchised early childhood education centers (www.kidsrkids.com).
The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce is a business organization of nearly 400 local business members and professionals, community and non-profit groups and area leaders dedicated to a prosperous local economy and a high quality of life for area residents. The chamber provides programs and resources to help local businesses succeed and coordinates community events such as Cary Main Street Fest, Cary Cruise Night, Halloween Walks and Merry Cary Holiday Parade and Festival. The Cary-Grove Chamber is located at 445 Park Ave. in Cary, and has a full business resource center for community residents and local businesses.