Changing lives from scratch as the premier Montessori-inspired cooking school for children and teens.
Location
Winter monthly sessions
At Little Kitchen Academy, we help you build a calmer routine.
This winter, your child won’t just learn recipes under our safe guidance; they will discover confidence, independence, and joy in cooking.
Upcoming themes include:
- January: Healthy & Hearty Meals
- February: Flavors From Around the World
Spring Priority Registration: January 23
Enriching & Screen-Free Monthly Sessions
Hands-on cooking classes that build confidence, independence, and real-life skills!
Our monthly sessions invite students into the kitchen to cook, explore, and grow. Each month focuses on practical skills, seasonal ingredients, and intentional learning in a calm, supportive environment.
Spots fill fast… Register today!
Spring Priority Registration Opens January 23
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A Gift That Grows With Them
LKA gift cards provide a meaningful gift for birthdays, milestones, and everyday moments.
Unlock hands-on cooking experiences that nurture confidence, creativity, and independence. They’re flexible, easy to use, and popular with LKA parents, grandparents, and caregivers.
Perfect for the child you love—and skills that last!
why choose Little Kitchen Academy?Hands-on cooking classes where every child and teen can develop independence, confidence, and healthy eating habits.
Learn to Cook
Learn to make real, healthy recipes from scratch. Each class is a hands-on opportunity to learn new skills, try new foods, and gain independence.
Joyful Learning, Rooted in Purpose
From toddlers to teens, our Montessori-inspired environment nurtures curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to blend hands-on exploration with real-world applications in math, science, and problem-solving – empowering children to think critically, act confidently, and grow with intention.
Premium Experience
3-hour classes in a beautiful space. With caring instructors, small class sizes, and individual workstations, every child receives the time, tools, and attention they need to thrive.
Healthy Habits for Life
From understanding where food comes from to making balanced meals, children and teens gain lifelong habits that support independence, confidence, and a love for real, nourishing food.
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Learn more about the Little Kitchen Academy experience
Join Little Kitchen Academy Founder, President and COO, Felicity Curin, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of our kitchen, where learning comes to life.
What families are saying
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My daughter (9) attended LKA. She came home, raving about it. She loved the fact they created a lemon cake from scratch and loved that each child had their own small kitchen so they could be involved from start to finish (other classes she’s attended, she had never had the opportunity to actually bake her food in the oven, herself). The facility itself was spotless, and the instructor was amazing. Will definitely be signing up for more!
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Both my kids love this place! I love that LKA introduces them to new foods they would never try at home. Now my kids ask me to buy vegetables at the grocery store. Even when Lka makes a desert it’s low sugar and mom approved. My kids are learning lessons for healthy eating that they will have for life.
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This is a very special place for little chefs of all levels. My child just finished a session here and everything that was made was so delicious. Seriously, my child cooks/bakes better than me! The staff are so friendly and very good with ensuring safety. My child is very confident in the kitchen now and for a picky eater, they have finally broadened their palate. Thank you!
Age-based curriculum Cooking classes developed to teach practical life skills and healthy eating habits.
Select your child’s age range below to learn more.
Toddler’s First Taste classes are a hands-on 75- minute introduction to cooking for child and caregiver.
Our sessions provide preschool-level enrichment through fully independent drop-off cooking classes that enhance gross and fine motor skills.
3-week cooking classes allow this age to think outside the box and try something new while learning real-world math and science concepts.
3-week cooking classes challenge preteens to take recipes to the next level and learn how to alter them for their own tastes.
Our teen cooking classes provide practical life skills to get them ready for adulthood. They learn how to budget, make substitutions and prepare more complex recipes.
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strategic partnersLeading brands and people that empower us to amplify our impact in every community.
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LKA Living Food Wall growing fresh, in-season herbs, vegetables, and fruit in the Little Kitchen Academy environment. -
How Can I Help jars with donation tokens for LKA charitable partners Crisis Text Line, One Tree Planted, and Changing Lives from Scratch Fund -
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Each student gets their own Scrub Daddy products to use during clean-up—making tidying up as fun and hands-on as the cooking itself. -
Iron Chef Cora Cora proudly serves as LKA’s Official Brand Ambassador and a valued member of our Advisory Board.
Developing IndependenceWhere every child can thrive.
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Food Trauma / Healthy Eating
FAQs
Your child will experience a wide variety of tools and techniques as they prepare a new recipe each class. Children learn how to make healthy, delicious, and seasonal recipes from scratch to consumption. Parents are always surprised by what their child will try when they’ve prepared it themselves! All our recipes are nut-free and if we are made aware ahead of time, we can accommodate other food allergies.
Classes for children and teens age 3-12 are a full three hours, allowing for independent, Montessori-inspired instruction and learning in a “from scratch to consumption” class. Teen classes run 2.5 hours, and Toddler’s First Taste parent and child classes run 75 minutes.
Our 3-5 year old sessions are some of our most popular, and parents are blown away by what their young child can accomplish and the independence they develop. Our classes are led by incredibly kind and passionate instructors who are diligently trained through our love and respect of the Montessori Method. We offer a rich and engaging curriculum to foster a safe and nurturing environment where young children thrive.
Have more questions about Little Kitchen Academy? See more FAQs
Make an impactThe Changing Lives From Scratch Fund.
Partnering with NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and the Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation, our Changing Lives From Scratch Fund provides scholarships so children and teens from underserved communities can access LKA classes.
Explore the LKA Blog our #1 parent resource!
Our blog is rooted in Montessori principles and hands-on learning and designed to support families in raising confident, capable, and curious children and teens. You’ll find child-friendly recipes, picky eater tips, and practical tools to develop real-life skills and healthy habits that stick.
