Our brand-new school in Overland Park, Kansas is now open for enrollment! Since opening in January 2024, our dedicated teachers and early childhood professionals have been committed to providing high-quality daycare and preschool programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We are conveniently located on the corner of 119th Street and Quivira Road, primarily serving families in Overland Park and Johnson County. Each of our childcare programs is designed to nurture and prepare children for kindergarten, by using a comprehensive curriculum that incorporates STEAM, reading, social-emotional learning, motor development, and more. We are actively pursuing NAEYC accreditation, which requires a minimum of one year in operation. In the meantime, our school is committed to ensuring that our infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-k programs align with the highest standards of quality and care. Schedule a tour at our new Overland Park daycare center to explore our brand-new facilities and see our programs in action!
Awards and Accolades
I live in Elk River with my fiancé, Dave, and son, Jack. We go up to our cabin on Mille Lacs Lake every weekend. We love to go boating, fishing, and hang out at the cabin. When we are not up north, I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends.
Education – St. Cloud State University
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 12
What do you like about early childhood?
I love that every day is different!
What makes your school unique?
We are the 100th New Horizon Academy school location! We are brand new and excited to grow our school family!
What is your favorite children’s book?
Any book by Dr. Seuss
My name is Lexi, and I am the assistant director of our Corcoran location. I have the privilege of not only being a part of our Corcoran school family, but also being a parent whose child attends this school. Previously, I was an infant teacher at one of our surrounding schools for 5 years before going on to attain my degree in Early Childhood Education. This spring I had the opportunity to help open up our Corcoran location and truly have loved every minute of this new journey.
Education – Rasmussen College
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 6
What do you like about early childhood?
I like how rewarding it is to play a role in shaping young minds, helping foster a love for learning, and overall being a part of such a large growth journey .
What makes your school unique?
Our school is unique because we are New Horizon Academy’s 100th school!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen
At New Horizon Academy Overland Park, daycare tuition rates vary by:
Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.
Request Overland Park Tuition Rates
Our Overland Park daycare center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:
*On Christmas Eve, New Horizon Academy closes at 3:00 p.m.
*If one of these holidays falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.
*Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children still have access to quality childcare.
Our Overland Park school offers both full-time and part-time schedules to accommodate the different needs of our families.
Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.
Yes! At New Horizon Academy Overland Park, we have an on-site cook trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our school provides nutritious and nourishing meals every day including breakfast, lunch, and snack. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.
If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires adaptation to our menu, please alert our school director, and we will partner with your family to create a suitable meal plan.
At New Horizon Academy Overland Park, we follow Kansas state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:
An investment in a New Horizon Academy education is an investment in your child’s future. Families trust New Horizon Academy to set their children up for success. Here are a few reasons why:
Learn how the Dunkley family and their passion for education grew a small daycare center in 1971 to over 100 schools.
One hundred percent of our eligible schools are accredited. This is an accomplishment no other child care provider of our size has achieved.
We employ teachers who love children and delight in helping them grow in knowledge, wisdom, and character.
NHA has always been committed to providing children with modern classrooms, playgrounds, learning tools, and curriculum.
Children do their best learning in a healthy and safe environment. This also enables parents to have peace of mind and focus on their activities.
Our fun and interactive curriculum combines art, music, play, reading, drama, science, and math to help your child grow and excel in learning.
As an organization, we work to ensure every child develops a healthy and positive identity that is not undermined by biases.
Children love to see their parents and so do we. Parents are always welcome to come in for visits, participation in activities, and especially hugs.
Technology enables our team to provide parents frequent and convenient access to their teacher and child throughout the day.
We make it easy for you to learn more about New Horizon Academy, tour our schools, and enroll online when you’re ready.
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