Kellie's Academy for Kids

Kellie's Academy for Kids offers infant care with language and sensory activities, toddler care with group play, nap time, sensory activities, language activities, music, and outdoor activities, and preschool with an early childhood education curriculum in a fun learning environment. It also offers pre-kindergarten, after school care with play time, homework, arts and crafts, and exercise, and summer camp.

Programs

• Infant Care — 6 weeks to 1 year old · Part-time and full-time care. Children are kept in a designated classroom, maintain their own schedules, and participate in language and sensory activities.
• Toddler Care — 1-2 years old · Children stay together on a set schedule and enjoy group play, nap time, sensory activities, language activities, music, and outdoor activities.
• Preschool — 2 through 5 years · Offered as part-time and full-time preschool programs with early childhood education curriculum and a fun learning environment.
• Pre-Kindergarten — 4 to 6 years · Designed for children who are too young to start kindergarten yet or who have just started kindergarten.
• After School Care — elementary school-age kids · Includes play time, homework, arts and crafts, and exercise.
• Summer Camp — Offered at the Huntington Beach location.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–14 years old
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM

About the provider

Kellie's Academy for Kids has been in business since 1985. Its teachers are fully qualified and trained in Early Childhood Education, and staff meet and exceed state requirements, including background checks and clearance. The Handwriting Without Tears program is described as award winning.

Open door policy for parents in infant care. Infants' bottles, clothing, bedding, food, diapers, and wipes are provided by parents. Teachers plan curriculum based on a weekly theme. Full-day children take a nap after lunch except children in after-school age program. Snacks are served in the morning and afternoon. After-school care has a teacher-to-14-children ratio.

Last updated October 4, 2026.