Enrollment is now open for the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy’s third location in Ontario, opening March 6th at 20 Jacob Keffer Parkway
Little Kitchen Academy (LKA), the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy for kids ages 3 through 18 – is expanding its footprint in Canada as they announce welcoming the first students to its newest location LKA Vaughan on March 6th. The much-anticipated location in Ontario is the first of five LKA locations being opened by Caroline Irving, LKA Investor, Ontario Area Representative, and Multi-Unit Franchise Partner, and the third LKA in the province to welcome students into their kitchen. LKA Vaughan will be located at Unit 4 – 20 Jacob Keffer Parkway in Vaughan.
“I am so excited to share the gift of Little Kitchen Academy with the Vaughan community,” said Irving. “I am thrilled to begin my journey changing lives from scratch in Vaughan, and give children a safe, empowering environment that helps them learn practical life skills and food literacy.”
In addition to the five new locations Irving is bringing to Ontario, she is also the LKA Ontario Area Rep and will be supporting the development of 50 locations across the province. With Ontario being a key market for Little Kitchen Academy, Irving’s strong background and deep network will help the brand expand its presence throughout the province.
The purpose-driven concept was founded by Montessori-trained culinary innovator Felicity Curin; her husband, proven global branding and franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Brian Curin; and social impact investor and entrepreneur, Praveen Varshney, to empower children to make independent choices, enabling them to change their lives, and those around them.
“We are so proud to have such an awesome individual and purpose-driven partner leading the development of the LKA Brand throughout Ontario,” said Brian Curin, CEO/CMO & Co-Founder. “We can’t wait to see LKA Vaughan welcome their first students into our kitchen.”
LKA’s Montessori-inspired environment is designed to support the growth and development of each child. Instructors show the students how to safely use tools and prepare recipes but step back to closely observe the independent work, only stepping in when deemed appropriate. This approach enables students to learn at their own pace while they acquire practical life skills that foster independence, confidence, and socialization. LKA further empowers students to make better food choices, apply age-appropriate math and science skills in real-world settings, and embrace practices such as recycling and composting. The curriculum also introduces the concept of philanthropy to help children make socially conscious contributions to the world through its global philanthropic initiative, “How Can I Help”. This program empowers students to learn about giving back and making a difference by putting the choice in their hands to support one of three notable causes.
About Little Kitchen Academy
To families seeking educationally enriching activities for their children ages 3-18, Little Kitchen Academy is the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy providing a safe and empowering environment to learn practical life skills, confidence, independence, and healthy eating habits to last a lifetime. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the concept was co-founded by proven global branding and franchise expert and serial entrepreneur Brian Curin, his wife, Montessori-trained, culinary expert, and visionary Felicity Curin, and social impact investor and entrepreneur Praveen Varshney, with the vision of becoming the global leader in teaching practical life skills and food literacy to children in order to promote a more educated, independent and healthier society. True to its mission, LKA is empowering children to make independent choices, enabling them to change their lives, and those around them. Part of that mission includes empowering students to learn how they can make the world a better place through How Can I Help by Little Kitchen Academy, LKA’s signature philanthropic program, supporting Crisis Text Line, The Global FoodBanking Network, Kids Help Phone, and One Tree Planted. In addition to charitable partnerships, LKA has forged strategic global brand partnerships with AeroGarden, BIRKENSTOCK, ChefWorks, ChopValue, Emeco, Iron Chef Cat Cora, PRISE Inc, and Welcome Industries. Little Kitchen Academy’s flagship venues are located in Vancouver, B.C., and Los Angeles, California.
For a taste of Little Kitchen Academy, visit littlekitchenacademy.com or join its communities on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.