We welcome children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, with programs for infants, toddlers, preschool and pre-K, and school-age children. Each group has its own space and care shaped to that stage.

Yes. We are licensed by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Our staff are CPR and First Aid certified and background-check compliant, and we maintain low ratios with active supervision all day.

Yes. We accept PFCC/Title XX assistance as well as private pay, so quality care stays within reach for more families. Ask our Center Director about assistance and eligibility.

K.E.N.T. stands for Kindness, Empathy, Nurturing, and Teamwork. These are the values we teach every day, helping children build positive relationships, responsibility, and confidence. We call it the K.E.N.T. Way.

Yes, K.E.N.T. Academy provides healthy meals and snacks daily to support children's physical health and sustained energy throughout the day.

We are a smaller, family-centered center, so your child gets more individual attention while still enjoying a full early-learning program. Low ratios, nurturing care, nutritious meals, and strong values set us apart from larger centers.

Yes. We serve nutritious meals and snacks that keep children energized and ready to learn, play, and grow throughout the day.

Yes. For school-age children we offer before-school, after-school, and full summer care, with homework help, STEM, creative arts, and enrichment, plus room to relax among friends.

Yes. We offer part-time schedules for infants and toddlers, and drop-in care for school-age children by the day, up to ten hours. It's a flexible option for families whose needs change week to week.

Yes, K.E.N.T. Academy offers part-time care for infants and toddlers, as well as drop-in care for school-age children for part or full days up to 10 hours.

Our preschool and pre-K program uses a state-approved curriculum to build early literacy, numeracy, STEM, and classroom skills, so children leave us confident, capable, and ready for a strong start.

We are located in Akron, Ohio, and proudly serve families from Akron and nearby communities, including Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Montrose, Wadsworth, Barberton, and North Canton.

The best first step is a tour, where you can meet our teachers and see our classrooms. Reach out through our online form or by phone, and we'll walk you through enrollment.