New Business of the Year Nominee: Creative Kids Academy
This award is aimed at companies that have been in business for less than five years and have demonstrated innovation, creativity, and is on the path to outstanding success. To receive the award, the business must be an Elk River Area Chamber member in good standing.
Nominator Statements:
“We added our second location in Elk River this year. We are able to reach families on both ends of Elk River and our centers’ enrollment is great!” — Brandy Sroga-Coons
“We continue to be beyond pleased with the care our child receives at this center. We know that she is well taken care of and safe. We also know she is learning a lot and having fun while doing it.” — Katrina Smith
“They care so much for the kids and their families. They go out of their way for their staff, the families, and children. Our kids love going ‘school’ and excited to tell us all about the fun learning activities they get to do.” — Jackie Vorheis
“They have been the best facility for my young children to attend. My husband passed away a year and a half ago and the love and comfort they have shown my children has been phenomenal to help them get through this tragic loss. — Tiffany Kay Brynteson
Creative Kids Academy has been so well received in this community that a second location was added to meet the growing demands of Elk River.” — Sarah Ryti
“This business is family orientated, flexible and they provide nurturing affordable care.” — Dawn Wiles
“Creative Kids Academy displays such professionalism, integrity, and care of all of the children they care for. They truly go above and beyond to make children safe and happy and put parents at ease. They have the most outstanding teachers who truly love children. I'm always in awe of what my girls learn at CKA. And every interaction I've had with management has been so professional. I'm so happy and relieved we found such a great facility.” — Amanda Hough
About Creative Kids Academy:
Creative Kids Academy is dedicated to ensuring the best educational and child care practices to area families by providing incredibly special environments, enrichments, and experiences for the children in its care.
How long has Creative Kids Academy been in business?
Creative Kids Academy has been in business for 22 years. The first center came to Elk River in 2017 and joined the Chamber in 2016 before their opening.
Who does Creative Kids Academy Serve?
Families in the region needing daycare and who desire enrichment options for their children.
Creative Kids Academy’s Investment in the Community:
Rajiv purchased and completely remodeled two locations in Elk River – very unusual for one brand to have two daycare locations. We identified the need in Elk River due to the commuter patterns.
A Little-Known Fact About Creative Kids Academy:
Most people are unaware of Creative Kids Academy’s enrichment programs, which include yoga, Spanish, karate and dancercise.
Creative Kids Academy’s Involvement with the Chamber:
Creative Kids Academy has participated in marketing promotions, attended Lunch Mob and Brandy recently graduated from the 2019-2020 Leadership Elk River program.
Creative Kids Academy’s Involvement with the Community:
Creative Kids Academy has many glowing testimonials and multiple nominations. The center that is located on Proctor has incorporated support for the Food Shelf with their programming by providing Birthday Bags for kids.
On behalf of all of us at ERACC, we’d like to say congratulations to Creative Kids Academy on its nomination for 2020 New Business of the Year
