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Kiddie Academy of Darien

Every day, your child's imagination grows and their curiosity gathers momentum. Kiddie Academy of Darien empowers and prepares them for life.

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Our Hours

Mon 7am - 6pm

Tue 7am - 6pm

Wed 7am - 6pm

Thu 7am - 6pm

Fri 7am - 6pm

1502 75th Street, Darien, IL 60561

Phone: 630-541-8250

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We're always looking for positive, energetic people with a passion for educating children.

Careers at Darien

What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials^® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of [ACADEMY], your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

Nutritious lunch and snacks provided
State-of-the-art classrooms designed around children’s needs
Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link^® app

Highlights of Our Academy

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Our Awards & Accreditations

Meet the Owners

Katie Moore

As the parents of two children, I struggled to find a satisfactory day care. During my search I decided to embark on my lifelong dream of owning a business and fell in love with Kiddie Academy. Kiddie Academy possesses all of the qualities that I was looking for with caring teachers, a fun atmosphere and strong curriculum. I help oversee the day to day operations at our Bolingbrook, Darien and Oak Park locations and am working on opening additional locations. I am very active with the Kiddie Academy corporate office in developing exciting changes to programs nationwide. Our children are our greatest blessing and during their time at Kiddie Academy, they received a well-rounded education while building on their personality and growth; all while having fun and making new friends! We thank you for choosing Kiddie Academy and I promise to give your children the same experience and treatment as my own!

Olga Glikis

I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, and have almost 20 years of experience teaching and directing in the Early Childhood field. I am passionate about bringing the absolute best early educational program to children and families, and I do so by maintaining strong relationships with our students, their families and our teachers. I look forward to getting to know your family, and I cannot wait to provide the best possible childcare at Kiddie Academy of Darien.

Meet Our Team

Nikki Lewandowski

Program Director

I have been in the early childhood education field for the past 15 years as both a teacher and administrator. I earned my Bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in education and psychology. I also earned my Masters degree in Early Childhood Administration from National Louis University as well as the Illinois Director Credential Level 3, Early Childhood Credential Level 5, and Infant Toddler Credential Level 2. Early on in my life, I always saw myself as an elementary education teacher, however I found my love of the little ones when I got my first job at a child care center teaching Pre-K. I love the amazement on their faces when they learn something new and their ability to be silly. I truly believe that children learn best through their play in a loving and nurturing environment. I love getting to know our families and look forward to creating strong relationships within our school!

Ashley Nehra

Assistant Director

Being in childcare for the past 9 years, as both a teacher and administrator, and being a mother myself, it is undeniable that this is where my passion lies. I took 3 years of education through College of DuPage and Lewis University, before graduating Summa-Cum-Launde with my Bachelor’s degree in Business through Lewis. I also have my Early Childhood Credential Level 4, and the Illinois Director Credential Level 1. I started my teaching career as a 2-year old teacher, before moving to a float helping out with multiple classrooms, and eventually working my way up to administration. Children have a special way of making every day great, whether with their silly stories or by getting to see all of the new things they learn! Having my background knowledge in early childhood, I make it my goal every day to assure the children can thrive not just while they are here with us, but even after graduating. I look forward to getting to know and welcome you to our KA family!