Kiddie Academy of Parker isn't in Parker. The 156-child care center, which opened in April 2026, is at 11740 Murrelet Street — in Lone Tree. The franchise kept the "of Parker" name even as the physical location landed across the city line, and a Nov. 3, 2026 press release reintroducing the center to families is what put it on our radar.
The Basics
| Address | 11740 Murrelet Street, Lone Tree, CO |
| Opened | April 2026 |
| Capacity | 156 children |
| Ages served | 6 weeks to 5 years |
| Building | 11,000 square feet, 11 classrooms |
| Owners | Prinal and Hemant Kapadia |
| Director | Sangeetha Rekkenchat |
Who Runs It
Co-owner Prinal Kapadia is an early-childhood literacy specialist with nearly two decades of experience in the field. Sangeetha Rekkenchat, the Academy Director, was promoted into the role from an infant-teacher position at the center.
What's Inside
The center runs on Kiddie Academy's proprietary Life Essentials curriculum and participates in Colorado's Universal Pre-K Program. Classrooms are described as light-filled, with safety features including finger-safe door hinges and panic-alarmed exits. Families get live-stream camera access to check in on their kids during the day.
Sources: PR Newswire, "Kiddie Academy® of Parker welcomes families to new location run by experienced educators," published Nov. 3, 2026, checked Nov. 11, 2026.
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