Child Daycare & PreschoolsHarrisburg, PA

Kids Academy

3.3(20 reviews)

About

Kids Academy is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 4600 Fritchey St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania PA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Parents consistently praise Kids Academy for its caring, experienced staff and supportive leadership. The facility is noted for its clean, modern environment, multilingual/multicultural approach, and strong focus on child development and academic preparation. Multiple long-term families highlight the staff's genuine dedication and the welcoming, family-like atmosphere.

Experienced and loyal staff with years of tenuresupportive director and ownermultilingual and multicultural environmentmodern learning materials and facilitiesclean and safe environmentstrong potty training supportacademic preparation for kindergartenprofessional staffwelcoming atmosphereabove-and-beyond servicelong-term family relationshipsmodern playground with artificial grass

Recent Reviews

a month ago

Do NOT PUT YOUR CHILDREN IN THIS DAYCARE. They cashed a check for $131 for a week, but my daughter never even attended! They told me she couldn't continue at the daycare, and yet they still cashed the check. They did this because they wanted to continue receiving the government assistance after she had already been absent five times, which is illegal. Furthermore, they have so many outdated rules! One of them is that you have to pay by check, and it takes them up to a month to cash it!

11 months ago

My children have attended this daycare for over 2 years now. The Director is very supportive and I can tell she genuinely loves my children. The staff has years of experience and work very well with the boys. Keep up the good work!

11 months ago

My son came home violent, he also was burned from a bad diaper rash from neglect, decent staff but I couldn't say the same for the director who seems to be either autistic, or just plain slow, she disrespected my 1 year old son after being in daycare for only 2 weeks, tried to kick him out by week three because of his crying, I'm not surprised by the reviews. I've walked in and seen kids walking into tables and walls while the staff were on their cellphones. They are lucky i didnt report them to BBB, my girlfriend upset we left but not me! My life has been much happier since. Staff even lost a kid while i was there!!! Terrible place LOL!!!!

4 years ago

Both of my children have been attending Kids Academy for about a year now. They love it! The owner and director are completely focused on the children. The teachers go above and beyond to make sure that all kids are not only well taken care of, but also are stimulated and immersed in a learning environment to prepare them to start kindergarten. The pandemic brought about many challenges for them (and us all). They make sure to follow the CDC guidelines to a T to ensure the health and safety of the staff and children. The establishment is multi-cultural and bilingual, which I love. Everyone is welcomed with open arms. If you want your children to be genuinely accepted and treated as not just another child, but as a member of another family, then this daycare is for you.

7 years ago

This daycare was a great asset to my son. Wish I had brought my son here earlier. I had my son at a different daycare that knew me for 7 years yet they were not able to work with my son...I brought him to Kids Academy and they worked wonders. Their Preschool teacher...although she can be tough she knows what shes doing and gains the childrens respect. Kids Academy is great and all the teachers and directors are awesome.

Frequently asked questions

Kids Academy is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The facility has a capacity of 60 children.
Kids Academy has a Google rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 20 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Kids Academy, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Kids Academy through Pennsylvania's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Pennsylvania must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
4600 Fritchey St, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109
County
DAUPHIN

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
60 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
40.29993, -76.81497

Quality Rating

Keystone STARS

Level 4 out of 4

STAR 4

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.