About ICA
Our Philosophy
At International Children’s Academy, our purpose is to provide high-quality care in a safe, clean, and nurturing environment. We offer both full-time and part-time care options, to meet the diverse needs of families in our community.
Our philosophy centers on fostering positive self-esteem in every child. We place a strong emphasis on emotional security, ensuring that each child feels loved, valued, and respected as a unique individual. Given the many hours children spend at our center, we believe that creating a secure and caring atmosphere is essential to their overall development.
We are guided by the belief that children’s natural curiosity is the foundation of lifelong learning. Through exploration and play, children develop cognitive skills, motor abilities, creative expression, and social awareness. Our program offers a rich variety of stimulating experiences, including engaging lesson plans, nature walks, story time, art activities, puzzles, sensory play, and open-ended materials. With a loving and attentive staff, children are supported as they grow toward their individual goals.
At International Children’s Academy, we strive to help children:
- Develop their own unique potential
- Learn to care for themselves, their bodies, and their environment
- Enjoy meaningful interactions with peers and adults
- Embrace new learning experiences with enthusiasm
- Establish healthy eating and sleeping routines
- Function confidently within a consistent daily routine, with growing independence and self-control
Contact Us
Thank you for considering us for your family's educational needs.
International Children's Academy
3801 Northeast Independence Avenue, Lees Summit, Missouri 64064, United States
Hours
Open today | 06:00 am – 06:00 pm |
Preschool Program
About Our Program
Preschool Supply List
Preschool Supply List
We have multiple preschool classrooms which range in age from 3 to 5 years. All classes are designed to offer a stimulating learning environment in preparation for school. Teachers plan activities that address the diverse needs of each group and aid children in the development of self-help skills, social skills, gross and fine motor skills, language skills, and cognitive. We also foster creativity and a desire to learn, and encourage the children to feel comfortable, accepted, and successful. The older preschool classrooms place more emphasis on handwriting, pre-reading, and pre-math skills as the children approach the transition into kindergarten.
Preschool Supply List
Preschool Supply List
Preschool Supply List
- Labeled changes of clothes
- A crib sized sheet (28x52 in)
- Blanket
- A family photo
- A backpack
- Water bottle
Bedding and water bottles will be sent home to be laundered and washed every Friday and returned to International Children’s Academy with each child on the following Monday.
Please be sure that all personal belongings are labeled.
Two-Year-Old Program
About Our Program
Two-Year-Old Supply List
Two-Year-Old Supply List
The two-year-old classroom is designed to build upon the skills gained in the toddler years and continue the nurturing, exciting and educational opportunities for the children. The teaching staff works hard to prepare the children for the transition into preschool. The classroom will build off the toddler curriculum, but will focus even more heavily on self-help skills, including toilet training and dressing. The curriculum will allow them to experience more activity choices and large group activities, becoming more structured as they approach preschool. Emphasis will still be placed on fostering inquisitiveness.
Two-Year-Old Supply List
Two-Year-Old Supply List
Two-Year-Old Supply List
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Blanket
- A crib sized sheet (28x52in)
- Labeled change of clothes
- A family photo
Bedding will be sent home to be laundered every Friday and returned to International Children’s Academy with each child on the following Monday.
All personal belongings must be labeled.
Toddler Program
About Our Program
The children are surrounded by toys and educational equipment suitable to their developmental needs. There is a daily routine to help give them a sense of security. Play centered activities are planned in varied areas of development: language, small and large motor, dramatic play, sensory, music, art, pre-literacy, pre-math, and discovery. We provide a loving and friendly atmosphere for the children to discover new aspects about themselves and the world around them. Because of the toddler’s age, close supervision and attention is paid to their hygiene. A daily record of their progress is provided.
Toddler Supply List
- Diapers & Wipes
- Formula or Breast Milk
- Change of clothes labeled
- Jar/Pouch food
- Family photo
Any additional comforting items are welcomed.
Please be sure that all personal belongings are labeled.
Infant Program
About Our Program
The infant room consists of one room with children 6 weeks to 12 months. Children move to the toddler room when they are developmentally ready. The children use toys and educational materials to enhance their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
Close supervision and attention are paid to the infants’ hygiene and safety. Diapers are checked and changed frequently. A daily record is provided to parents detailing the child’s naps, feedings, diaper changes, and any other communications.
Parents are responsible for providing diapers, wipes, and formula/breast milk. Mothers are welcome to breast feed their babies at the center. Babies are held during bottle feeding unless the child is old enough and shows the desire to hold the bottle themselves. Each child has his/her own crib with laundry provided by the center. We recognize the importance of developing a trust between the caregiver and the children as well as providing a stimulating curriculum. Babies learn new skills so quickly. Small motor, large motor, social, language, and individual developmental activities are conducted throughout the day.
Infant Supply List
Diapers, Wipes, Formula or Breast Milk, Bottle/Binky (if used), Family photo, extra change of clothes and Jar foods. Once you feel your child is ready for table foods, talk to your child’s teacher and we can work with you on providing ICA menu items to your child.
Any additional comforting items are welcomed.
Please be sure that all personal belongings are labeled.