Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley
Daycare center in Apple Valley, MN. 14185 Essex Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
About the program
Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley is a licensed daycare center in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is on the state record.
Creative Kids Academy operates 13 daycare and preschool locations in the Twin Cities area serving children from infancy through age 12.
The program follows a play-based approach and states NAEYC and Parent Aware accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley does not publish a fee schedule on its website.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Minnesota publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
We were nervous about giving our infant to a day care, but after meeting with Mindy and the staff, we felt much better! We love the transparency and open communication through out the day, and if our regular teacher is gone for the day,it’s another familiar face that fills in, which has been a huge relief. All of the staff are friendly and really seem to care. Definitely would recommend CKA of Apple Valley.
Paul Kowalenko · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoMy kids have enjoyed going to CKA and love the teachers/staff. I enjoy the updates and pictures we get during the day and the app they use is great for notifications and keeping us in the loop. I also appreciate the activates they put together for the kids, how they work towards learning, exploring, and the way they encourage parents to be involved. They have a great assistant director too. :)
Danielle Andring · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy two kids attended CKA from the time they were 3 years old and 7 months old (respectively). We had a really negative experience with another childcare provider that was extremely impatient with my son's needs. That was NOT the case at CKA. I almost immediately knew and felt that they cared very much about my kids and took time to understand and meet their needs. Developmentally appropriate behavior was met with…
Brianna · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI’ve been with this daycare for two years now, and I couldn’t be happier with the care my child receives. The staff here are absolutely wonderful - you can tell they truly care for every child like their own. They consistently go above and beyond, not just in keeping everything safe and structured, but in creating a loving, supportive environment where the kids can grow and thrive. This daycare runs “by the book,”…
Emily Golimowski · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
14185 Essex Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Questions about Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley
Is Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley licensed?
Yes. Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley holds an active Child Care Center licence from Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 1077315). The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley cost?
Creative Kids Academy Apple Valley does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
