The first-of-its-kind, Montessori-inspired cooking academy is poised to change lives from scratch, introducing the concept to the Meadowvale neighbourhood in Mississauga
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 the tenth location in the country and fourth for Ontario in the vibrant Meadowvale neighbourhood of Mississauga. LKA Mississauga is expected to open enrollment this Summer and will be operated by Felicia Sia. This will be Felicia’s second location, joining the already open and operating Oakville location. LKA Mississauga will be located at 6677 Meadowvale Town Centre Circle, Unit 22A in Mississauga.
“I am so excited to open my second location and share the gift of Little Kitchen Academy with the Mississauga community,” said Sia. “I can’t wait to continue my journey of changing lives from scratch by providing children a safe, empowering environment in which they can learn practical life skills and food literacy.”
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 proud to have such a purpose-driven partner who cares deeply about LKA’s mission and values while delivering an amazing LKA experience to every student,” said Brian Curin, CEO/CMO & Co-Founder. “We continue to be so proud and grateful for the impact LKA is having in Oakville and The Beach, and we can’t wait to welcome children throughout Mississauga 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 healthy 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.
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