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Mission & Philosophy

For more than 45 years, DKH Academy has believed childhood should be filled with curiosity, creativity, movement, friendship, and meaningful learning experiences.

Good beginnings never end.

Our mission is to foster a love of learning, creativity, friendships and imagination because we believe…

At DKH Academy, we believe the early years matter deeply. The experiences children have during childhood shape how they learn, connect, explore, and see themselves for years to come.

That belief guides everything we do.

A place where your kids jump out of bed with excitement to get their day started.

Christie A.
Dkh parent

What We Believe About Childhood

The staff and teachers are so warm and invested in the kids with the learning based upon fun and creativity instead of pressure or lack of flexibility. It's truly the best atmosphere for a child to flourish and enjoy learning. 

Katy B. 
dkh parent

Play-Based Learning With Purpose

Play-Based Does Not Mean PassiveAt DKH Academy, play is intentional.

Teachers carefully design experiences that help children build early literacy, math, language, social, motor, and problem-solving skills through exploration and active participation.

Children are encouraged to ask questions, collaborate, create, move, investigate, and think critically while developing confidence and a genuine love of learning.

We believe childhood should feel meaningful, joyful, creative, connected, and full of discovery.

At DKH Academy, children are encouraged to grow academically while still having the space to wonder, imagine, play, and simply be children.

Good beginnings never end.