Kiddie Academy of Westchase
Kiddie Academy of Westchase, 12101 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33635
About
Kiddie Academy of Westchase offers STEM Adventures that include interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities. Children take part in hands-on exploration, hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events as part of the program. The program is part of Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care, also referred to as Westchase Academy.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open 7:00am–6:00pm, with a STEM Adventures event on March 14, 2026 starting at 10:00am
Kiddie Academy of Westchase uses the proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum, which focuses on six key outcomes that prepare children for life. The program also offers the CampVentures® summer camp program, which includes hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events. All Kiddie Academy educators must meet or exceed state requirements for child care providers, including background clearance, education qualifications, and ongoing professional development. Safety and health measures at Kiddie Academy of Westchase include secure, restricted entries, authorized pick-up procedures, cleaning protocols, background checks for all staff, and Health EssentialsSM guidelines to uphold a high level of health precautions and cleanliness.
Kiddie Academy has been shaping, fueling, and nurturing children’s natural curiosity since it opened over 40 years ago. Founded in 1981 by George and Pauline Miller as an educational child care brand, Kiddie Academy continues to be owned and operated by the Miller family. Kiddie Academy proactively secures accreditation.
The mission of Kiddie Academy is to nurture, educate, and inspire children for the future and to prepare children for life. The company states that it pursues this mission through its passion for early childhood education, community commitment, and its Life Essentials® curriculum, with a focus on children’s experiences both in and outside the classroom.
Kiddie Academy describes its community as one where lifelong friendships and lasting memories are formed, and it highlights a strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. As part of this commitment, Kiddie Academy donated $100,000 to support children at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Parent feedback about Kiddie Academy includes comments that teachers are attentive, work with children both as a group and individually, and are caring and communicative. Parents mention that their children enjoy being at the academy, follow a routine with a variety of activities, and that families receive detailed daily reports and multiple pictures each day. Several parents note that their children have been enrolled since infancy and share positive experiences with the teachers and activities.
Last updated February 16, 2026.
• Ages: 0–12 years old
• Schedule: Open 7:00am–6:00pm, with a STEM Adventures event on March 14, 2026 starting at 10:00am
Kiddie Academy of Westchase uses the proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum, which focuses on six key outcomes that prepare children for life. The program also offers the CampVentures® summer camp program, which includes hands-on activities, field trips, and themed events. All Kiddie Academy educators must meet or exceed state requirements for child care providers, including background clearance, education qualifications, and ongoing professional development. Safety and health measures at Kiddie Academy of Westchase include secure, restricted entries, authorized pick-up procedures, cleaning protocols, background checks for all staff, and Health EssentialsSM guidelines to uphold a high level of health precautions and cleanliness.
Kiddie Academy has been shaping, fueling, and nurturing children’s natural curiosity since it opened over 40 years ago. Founded in 1981 by George and Pauline Miller as an educational child care brand, Kiddie Academy continues to be owned and operated by the Miller family. Kiddie Academy proactively secures accreditation.
The mission of Kiddie Academy is to nurture, educate, and inspire children for the future and to prepare children for life. The company states that it pursues this mission through its passion for early childhood education, community commitment, and its Life Essentials® curriculum, with a focus on children’s experiences both in and outside the classroom.
Kiddie Academy describes its community as one where lifelong friendships and lasting memories are formed, and it highlights a strong commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. As part of this commitment, Kiddie Academy donated $100,000 to support children at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
Parent feedback about Kiddie Academy includes comments that teachers are attentive, work with children both as a group and individually, and are caring and communicative. Parents mention that their children enjoy being at the academy, follow a routine with a variety of activities, and that families receive detailed daily reports and multiple pictures each day. Several parents note that their children have been enrolled since infancy and share positive experiences with the teachers and activities.
Last updated February 16, 2026.
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