Kiddie Academy® of Grand Harbor under new ownership
KATY, Texas, July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Houston natives Gorav and Nehal Jain and Gagan and Katie Jain have assumed ownership of Kiddie Academy® of Grand Harbor in Katy, having acquired the franchise location in October 2024 upon the previous owner's retirement. The brothers and their families will operate the Academy together with plans to reinforce the proprietary Life Essentials® curriculum that surpasses Texas state standards.
'Our parents have always emphasized the importance of education,' said Gorav Jain. 'So we have high standards when it comes to early childhood development. Operationally, we've been working to ensure all our educators are well-versed in the curriculum that sets Kiddie Academy apart.'
Born and raised in Houston, the Jain family is invested in the long-term success of children in the area. With Kiddie Academy, they aim to create local events to foster a sense of community for families in Katy. These include hosting regularly scheduled block parties that feature local vendors, music and exciting activities for the whole family. As parents themselves, they understand what it's like to search for high quality child care that feels supportive to families.
'When my wife and I began looking for childcare for our daughter, Kiddie Academy really stood out to us for its focus on community and developing children's curiosity, critical thinking, creative expression, confidence, character and connection,' added Gorav Jain.
Kiddie Academy of Grand Harbor in Katy, which is located at 24404 Kingsland Boulevard, is licensed to serve 240 children and employs 30 educators. The Academy is equipped with spacious classrooms and a large playground area with a splash pad.
For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com.
About Kiddie Academy®Since its inception in 1981, the Kiddie Academy system has been recognized as a leading brand in educational child care. The company serves families and their children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old, offering full- and part-time care, before- and after-school care, and summer camp programs, through the Kiddie Academy system. Kiddie Academy's proprietary Life Essentials® Curriculum, supporting programs, methods, activities, and techniques help prepare children for life. The company's philanthropic efforts, including support of national nonprofit Family Promise, take character education lessons learned in the classroom beyond Academy walls. Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC has also received corporate accreditation from the globally recognized Cognia accreditation system, signifying its commitment to quality education and the highest standards in child care. For more information, visit kiddieacademy.com or find Kiddie Academy on Facebook at Facebook.com/KiddieAcademy.
About Kiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLCKiddie Academy Domestic Franchising, LLC is based in Maryland. There are currently more than 350 open Academies in the Kiddie Academy system, located in 40 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 38,000 children. Each franchised location in the Kiddie Academy system is an independently owned and operated business. For more information, visit franchising.kiddieacademy.com.
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