Kellie's Academy for Kids
Kellie's Academy for Kids, 5702 Clark Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
About
Kellie's Academy for Kids offers activities such as art, music, science, dramatic play, creative movement, literature and language arts, pre-reading, pre-math, pre-writing, and the Handwriting Without Tears program. Children also take part in play, homework time, exercise, and recreation as part of the daily routine. The day is structured and includes both teacher-directed and child-directed activities, with weekly themes included in areas like arts and crafts, science, music, and language arts.
• Ages: 6 weeks–14 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday with child care hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Kellie's Academy for Kids has been “Laughing, Learning & Growing Together Since 1985.” The program follows an emergent, play-based curriculum with a developmental approach that includes age-appropriate academics. Children participate in a wide variety of activities that address cognitive, social, emotional, and physical components, and they play on the yard twice a day. Children who attend a full day take a nap after lunch, not including those in the after-school age program, and snacks are served in the morning and again in the afternoon. The program also holds a summer camp every year and offers transportation from specific schools.
All teachers are fully qualified and trained in the field of Early Childhood Education and have been trained by professionals of the Handwriting Without Tears program. Staff members are selected for their caring, nurturing attitude, dedication to teaching, and genuine enjoyment of children, and they meet and exceed all state requirements, including thorough background checks and clearance. Each staff member is described as having a true love of children and being dedicated to their growth and development.
Kellie's Academy for Kids states that it provides an environment that is safe, trusting, healthy, nurturing, and educational, and that it embraces and celebrates the uniqueness of all children. The mission emphasizes building self-esteem through patience, love, and an understanding of the total child, along with supporting intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The program encourages children to explore their environment through hands-on experiences to gain knowledge and a greater understanding of their world, and highlights the social-emotional aspect of the program as a key experience. The program states that children are the key to the future and that it wants the absolute best for the children in its care.
The program meets the standards set forth by the California Department of Education, the California Preschool Learning Foundations, and the California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks. It implements and teaches the award-winning Handwriting Without Tears program. Kellie's Academy for Kids notes a small student-to-teacher ratio and describes its programming as well-rounded across different areas of development. The Huntington Beach child care site features a large, secure playground described as the largest secure playground in Huntington Beach, along with a beautiful, big yard. The program also notes that it holds a popular summer camp each year.
Last updated April 3, 2026.
• Ages: 6 weeks–14 years old
• Schedule: Open Monday–Friday with child care hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Kellie's Academy for Kids has been “Laughing, Learning & Growing Together Since 1985.” The program follows an emergent, play-based curriculum with a developmental approach that includes age-appropriate academics. Children participate in a wide variety of activities that address cognitive, social, emotional, and physical components, and they play on the yard twice a day. Children who attend a full day take a nap after lunch, not including those in the after-school age program, and snacks are served in the morning and again in the afternoon. The program also holds a summer camp every year and offers transportation from specific schools.
All teachers are fully qualified and trained in the field of Early Childhood Education and have been trained by professionals of the Handwriting Without Tears program. Staff members are selected for their caring, nurturing attitude, dedication to teaching, and genuine enjoyment of children, and they meet and exceed all state requirements, including thorough background checks and clearance. Each staff member is described as having a true love of children and being dedicated to their growth and development.
Kellie's Academy for Kids states that it provides an environment that is safe, trusting, healthy, nurturing, and educational, and that it embraces and celebrates the uniqueness of all children. The mission emphasizes building self-esteem through patience, love, and an understanding of the total child, along with supporting intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development. The program encourages children to explore their environment through hands-on experiences to gain knowledge and a greater understanding of their world, and highlights the social-emotional aspect of the program as a key experience. The program states that children are the key to the future and that it wants the absolute best for the children in its care.
The program meets the standards set forth by the California Department of Education, the California Preschool Learning Foundations, and the California Preschool Curriculum Frameworks. It implements and teaches the award-winning Handwriting Without Tears program. Kellie's Academy for Kids notes a small student-to-teacher ratio and describes its programming as well-rounded across different areas of development. The Huntington Beach child care site features a large, secure playground described as the largest secure playground in Huntington Beach, along with a beautiful, big yard. The program also notes that it holds a popular summer camp each year.
Last updated April 3, 2026.
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