iKids Academy offers numerous programs and services to ensure your kids only get the best learning experience. We provide many opportunities for your child to develop their fullest potential. Each program ensures to contribute to providing your young one a holistic learning experience they will always bring with them as they grow. We offer the following programs and more when you choose to partner with our academy today.
Our programs include:
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Texas Rising Star Program Awarded “4-Star Daycare”
iKids is awarded a 4-star daycare by the Texas Rising Start Program, a reliable rating program for early childhood education in Texas. This feat just shows how we strive to ensure quality and integrity in our services.
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State-Certified Teachers
Our facility is owned and operated by state-certified teachers. We prioritize the quality of our services, so we ensure our teachers are not only skilled but also professionals and experienced with childhood education and childcare.
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Staff w/ Child Development Assoc.
Moreover, our teachers here at iKids have Child Development Associate degrees, which means they passed the qualifications to become eligible teachers in our school. Not only that, but we also encourage our staff to continue learning, so we provide them with training and enhancement programs.
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Texas School Ready Certified
Our academy is certified by Texas School Ready, a comprehensive early childhood teacher training program, so you can ensure our teachers are qualified, certified, and highly skilled.
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Summer Enrichment Programs
Our summer enrichment programs aim to encourage kids to spend their summer vacation productively. We want to provide a space for kids to hone their skills and talents during their free time, so they not only make use of their time well but also enjoy their vacation through our fun and engaging activities. We offer many activities to choose from including outdoor activities, arts, and music.
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PSJA Partners/ Full Day Program
iKids is in partnership with Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, so parents can ensure our teachers are qualified and skilled with the training and guidance from PSJA Certified Teaching Staff.
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Technology Integration
Our academy takes advantage of technology to provide our students with advanced and holistic education. We make use of various resources such as smartphones and computers, social media platforms, and other technological advancement tools in delivering our program and managing our education system.
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After-School Pick-Up /Tutoring
iKids Academy also offers after-school pick-up or tutoring services for your kids. We can pick up your child from school to ensure they are safe. We also provide tutoring, so they have enhancement about their lessons, especially those topics or subjects they struggle with. Our teachers will look after them while your kids wait for you to pick them up from our care.
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Spanish & Sign Language
As a bilingual academy, we promote the Spanish language in our school and integrate them into our classes. We also offer sign language classes, so your kids can communicate with other children who might not be able to speak or hear and create bonds with them. It is one of our ways to ensure we promote inclusivity and instill this value in our students.
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Junior Master Gardener Program
This program aims to introduce our students to farms and learn about local produce. We can have trips to the farm, engage kids in gardening or harvesting, taste-test some fresh fruits, and more. We want our students to develop an understanding of their food and build a relationship with the community.
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Zumba and Kids Yoga
Here at iKids, we ensure to maintain our students’ good health, including their physical health, so we introduce Zumba and kid’s yoga. These activities are not only interesting and fun for kids but are also great for their physical, mental, and emotional health. These also boost self-esteem and self-discipline at a young age.
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Ballet
Another physical activity that encourages discipline is ballet. It is suitable for kids who love to dance with grace and enthusiasm. We offer ballet classes to encourage the development of our students’ self-confidence, creativity, and self-expression while ensuring they build healthy, strong, and flexible bodies.
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Gymnastics
Kids who love to engage in athletic activities would love gymnastics, which is why we offer it here in our academy. It is a great way for kids to learn self-discipline, socialization, camaraderie, and more. It helps to ensure kids will maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. It also improves their flexibility, balance, and body control.
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Tap Dance
Dancing is one of the most fun exercises kids love to do. Aside from Zumba, we also introduce our students to tap dance, so they learn other types of dance. Our teachers will encourage your kids to engage in dancing to ensure they stay active and learn while having fun.
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STEAM
Our programs also include basic education classes such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. We ensure your kids start to learn about these subjects early on, so they will have advanced learning when they transition to primary school.
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Butterfly Garden Program
Our butterfly garden is one of the best features of our academy. Students can interact with the butterflies we foster in our garden while ensuring they are safe. This helps to promote the kids’ interest in caring for animals, which develops their ability to empathize and instill a love and appreciation for their surroundings.
Reach Out to Us
We are ready to cater to all your questions about our childcare services. Call us now.