AKIDEMY, a Calgary-based full-day preschool rooted in curiosity, connection, and learning. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our days are filled with meaningful play, caring relationships, and thoughtful teaching.
A place where children feel known, valued, and excited to learn. This is THE AKIDEMY WAY.
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About Us
Your child deserves a placE where they feel safe, known, and truly valued. At AKIDEMY, everything begins with relationships. We believe children learn best when they feel secure, respected, and deeply connected to the people and environment around them.
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Founded in 2014 by Tristan Katz and Dina Ottoni-Battistessa, AKIDEMY was created with families in mind. It grew from a desire to offer children an early learning experience that is thoughtful, welcoming, and intentionally designed. A place where curiosity is protected, individuality is honoured, and learning feels joyful.
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When your child walks into AKIDEMY, they are welcomed into an environment that supports their whole development. Social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth are nurtured through play, connection, and attentive teaching. Our educators take time to truly know each child, building trust and confidence as they explore, question, and grow.
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You can feel confident knowing your child is learning in a community connected to best practices in early childhood education. Our relationship with Mount Royal University helps keep our work reflective, current, and continually evolving.
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Above all, AKIDEMY is a place where children feel seen, families feel supported, and learning feels alive. We partner with you to create an experience that is nurturing, intentional, and rooted in respect for your child’s unique journey.
Our Philosophy
At AKIDEMY, we don’t rush childhood. We nurture and challenge, support and encourage, listen and engage. We believe children deserve time to wonder, explore, and grow in ways that feel natural and meaningful to them. Each child is seen as capable, curious, and full of possibility.
We care about what children think, how they feel, and what they have to say about their world. Their ideas, questions, and interests guide the learning that unfolds each day, helping them feel confident, valued, and deeply respected.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, project work sits at the heart of our program. Children explore topics that matter to them through building, drawing, experimenting, and revisiting ideas as their thinking grows. Teachers observe, reflect, and design experiences that extend learning in thoughtful ways, making it a shared journey between children and educators.
We create environments that both nurture and challenge. Your child is supported with warmth and care, while also being encouraged to think, problem-solve, and take healthy risks. This balance builds resilience, independence, and a strong sense of self.
We are passionate about ages 3 to 6.
It’s what we do, and it is who we are.​
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