Our Hours

Mon 7am - 6pm
Tue 7am - 6pm
Wed 7am - 6pm
Thu 7am - 6pm
Fri 7am - 6pm

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We're always looking for positive, energetic people with a passion for educating children.

Careers at Monroe

What Makes Our Kiddie Academy Special

Our Life Essentials® curriculum is uniquely focused on the development of the outcomes that prepare children for life. At Kiddie Academy of Monroe, your child will grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Our highly trained educators are there every step of the way to guide, nurture, and cultivate your child’s development.

What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You Can Expect

Kiddie Academy makes every day fun and educational for your child and convenient for you.

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What You’ll Love

What You’ll Love

  • Schedules that are convenient for full-time working families
  • Communications and photos about your child’s day through our Academy Link® app
  • Child-centric care provided by professional educators and early learning experts.
Highlights of Our Academy

Highlights of Our Academy

  • Multi-purpose room
  • 5500 sq ft. playground
  • Hatch Technology
  • Webcams in every classroom
  • Brand new facility

Meet the Owner

Malay Shah

Malay Shah, proud father of two amazing boys, 15 and 9, and the franchise owner of Kiddie Academy of Monroe. He believe childhood is the most exciting chapter of life a time to explore, imagine, and grow into confident, curious, and resilient individuals. Being entrusted with your children is a responsibility he take to heart. His journey has been shaped by leadership, strategy, and building teams that thrive first running his previous businesses., then leading at different companies in logistics and supply chain industry. What excites him the most now is applying that same energy and focus to something far more meaningful: creating a space where children shine, families connect, and our community thrives. It's an honor for him to be entrusted with your children's care and education, he look forward to this journey together. His Mission to help kids shine, grow resilient, confident, and empathetic, and prepare them for a future.
Malay Shah

Meet Our Team

Shannon Perdoni

Associate Director
Shannon is Associate Director at Kiddie Academy of Monroe and has dedicated more than 21 years to the field of education. With a strong commitment to supporting children during their most critical years of development. Shannon brings deep expertise, warmth and leadership to her role. As a proud mother of two grown sons, ages 26 and 25, she understands the lifelong impact of early learning and strives to create nuturing, engaging for every child in her care. One of her favorite childhood books, Goodnight by Margaret Wise Brown, continues to inspire her passon for early litteracy and meaningful connection in the classroom. Shannon work is guided by her belief that early education lays the foundation for future success and she is dedicated helping children to helping grow, explore and thrive every day.
Shannon Perdoni

Kaitlyn DiRico

Head Teacher
Kaitlyn brings warmth, leadership, and a passion for early childhood education into every classroom as a head teacher. With five years of hands-on experience in childcare, she has worked closely with children of all ages, supporting their social, emotional, and academic growth. She has also successfully run a summer camp program, creating engaging activities that encouraged creativity, teamwork, and confidence. Kaitlyn is known for her energetic and happy spirit, she creates a loving and caring environment where children feel safe, valued, and excited to learn. Kaitlyn truly loves children and finds joy in watching them grow, reach milestones, and discover their unique strengths. Her approach combines structure with compassion, helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning. Kaitlyn believes every child deserves patience, encouragement, and genuine care, and she is dedicated to making each child’s early learning experience positive, meaningful, and memorable for every family.
Kaitlyn DiRico

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