Little Kitchen Academy

Little Kitchen Academy offers hands-on cooking classes for children and teens ages 2 to 18. Toddlers ages 2-3 attend "Toddler’s First Taste" with one caregiver for 75-minute classes, while ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 take 3-hour classes that include following step-by-step or multi-step recipes, experimenting with flavors, making substitutions, and practicing safe cooking techniques. Teens ages 13-18 take 2.5-hour classes where they learn a variety of cooking techniques, use different kitchen tools, and create meals independently and safely.

Programs

• Toddler’s First Taste — Ages 2-3 with their caregiver · 75-minute hands-on classes · Toddlers, accompanied by one caregiver, explore basic cooking concepts; limited to one caregiver per child.
• Pre-School cooking classes — Ages 3-5 · 3-hour classes · Students develop foundational skills to prepare recipes on their own, following step-by-step instructions with minimal assistance.
• Primary cooking classes — Ages 6-8 · 3-hour classes · Children follow multi-step recipes, experiment with flavors, and practice safe cooking techniques.
• Preteen cooking classes — Ages 9-12 · 3-hour classes · Students follow multi-step recipes, make substitutions based on their interests and tastes, and learn safe cooking techniques.
• LKA Teen Nights — Ages 13-18 · 2.5 hour cooking classes · Teens learn a variety of cooking techniques, use different kitchen tools, and create meals independently and safely.
• After School Supper Club — 6-8 · 4PM weeknight classes · Students cook a balanced, nutritious meal and enjoy supper together.
• School Programs — Pre-K to Grade 12 · 3-hour guided, hands-on cooking experience · Age-based Montessori-inspired curriculum for schools.
• Camps & School Breaks — Ages 3-18 · Week-long Spring, Summer, and Winter Break camps; Professional Development Days · Offered during school breaks.
• Private Cooking Classes For Kids & Friends — Children ages 3-18 · 3-hour private class · Private class for your child and up to 9 friends (10 participants total).

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old

About the provider

Little Kitchen Academy also offers After School Supper Club for ages 6-8, where students cook a balanced, nutritious meal and eat supper together. Its other offerings include School Programs for Pre-K to Grade 12, Camps & School Breaks for ages 3-18, and Private Cooking Classes for children ages 3-18 with up to 9 friends.

What families say

“My 6 year old absolutely LOVED this class. Even better, they made a dish I would have never thought she would have enjoyed making. It was a great lesson that getting exposed to recipes outside your family regulars can bring so much to a kiddo! Highly recommend joining a class!” — LKA Westfield Century City Parent

“I’ve had the most lovely experience with LKA since enrolling my daughter in their drop-in classes. Jessica responds promptly and the LKA staff make you feel like you are their one and only special customer.” — Quyen D.

Last updated September 21, 2026.