Who runs Kiddie Kare A’Kademie and why should I trust them?
Kiddie Kare A’Kademie is owned and operated by Holly Tuttle-Barthuly, who has dedicated her entire career to early childhood education in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Holly has been at the center since it opened in 1991, first as Administrative Director and as sole owner since December 2014.
The Tuttle family’s roots in Kenosha childcare go back to 1966, when Holly’s family began operating Kiddie Kollege and Kiddie A’Kademie. That’s nearly 60 years of caring for Kenosha-area children.
This isn’t a chain. There are no corporate offices making decisions from out of state. Holly is at the center. She knows the families. She knows the children. And she’s built a teaching staff that shares her belief that every child deserves a safe, nurturing place to learn and grow.
What is the history of Kiddie Kare A’Kademie in Kenosha?
Kiddie Kare A’Kademie opened in 1991 at 9244 39th Avenue in Kenosha, WI 53142 (Village of Pleasant Prairie). The center was built on the foundation established by the Tuttle family, who had been serving Kenosha families in childcare since 1966.
Over 35 years later, the center is still going strong. Many parents who attended Kiddie Kare A’Kademie as children now bring their own kids. That kind of generational trust speaks louder than any advertisement.
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Meet Holly Tuttle-Barthuly, Owner and Administrative Director
Holly Tuttle-Barthuly has spent her entire professional life in early childhood education. She started as Administrative Director of Kiddie Kare A’Kademie in August 1991 and became the owner in December 2014.
In 2006, Holly was invited to participate in the Oxford Round Table Early Childhood Symposium at the University of Oxford in England, where she discussed best practices in early childhood education with educators from around the world. That experience reinforced what she already believed: children learn best when they feel safe, loved, and connected to the people caring for them.
Holly is active in the Kenosha community beyond the center. She’s passionate about horseback riding, has traveled internationally, and brings that same curiosity and love of learning to the children and families she serves every day.
When you tour Kiddie Kare A’Kademie, you’ll likely meet Holly in person. She’s not behind a desk in a corporate office. She’s right here, in Kenosha, doing the work she loves.
What credentials and licensing does Kiddie Kare A’Kademie hold?
Kiddie Kare A’Kademie in Kenosha is fully licensed and credentialed:
Wisconsin DCF Licensed:
Licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, the state agency responsible for childcare regulation
WECA Member:
Member of the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association, the state’s professional organization for early childhood educators
Oxford Round Table Participant:
Owner Holly Tuttle-Barthuly participated in the Oxford Round Table Early Childhood Symposium in 2006
Background-Checked Staff:
Every staff member passes a comprehensive background check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice
DHS-Certified Teachers:
All teachers meet or exceed Wisconsin Department of Health Services licensing standards
CPR and First Aid:
All teaching staff are CPR and first aid certified
