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Leawood, KS -
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Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to join our team at New Horizon Academy!

$20.30-$21.80 (D.O.E)

All applicants MUST:

  • Be able to work full-time (Monday-Friday)
  • Be comfortable working with food allergies/restrictions.
  • Have positive work ethic, and a team-centered attitude.
  • Enjoy working in a child-centered environment.
  • Be willing to learn!

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and cook meals and snacks for children according to the school menu and nutritional guidelines.
  • Ensure all meals are prepared in a safe and hygienic manner.
  • Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Order and manage kitchen supplies and inventory.
  • Collaborate with school staff to ensure meal times run smoothly.
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations.

*Previous kitchen experience preferred, but not required.

Leawood's Trusted Daycare and Preschool

New Horizon Academy Leawood is located conveniently in Leawood, Kansas off of West 135th Street and Mission Road. We have been serving Leawood families with quality childcare and early education services since 2022. Our school offers early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool and pre-kindergarten children. At our Leawood childcare, we use a comprehensive curriculum that includes character development, STEAM, literacy, motor skills, and more, all with an emphasis on building confident and excited learners. We are proud to be NAEYC accredited. We’d love to show you our Leawood daycare center! Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a tour.

Awards and Accolades

Where to Start

We understand that choosing an early education and child care program for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. That is why we have created a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education program you choose for your child.

Step 1: Schedule a tour.

Step 2: Use our Quality Child Care Checklist to help you make an informed decision about the early care and education you choose for your child.

Step 3: Complete the Enrollment Agreement and other required forms to enroll your child at New Horizon Academy. Contact your School Director for more information regarding the electronic forms.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to plan your visit to one of our schools. Thank you for considering New Horizon Academy. We are eager to partner with you during this incredible time in your child’s growth and development.

Our Loving and Caring Teachers

Our loving and caring teachers are eager to meet you and your child, and look forward to playing an important role in your child’s early education.

  • Our teachers are passionate about teaching and are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for your child.
  • Our knowledgeable, professionally trained, degreed teachers provide learning experiences and support to cultivate lifelong learning and assist your child to grow to their fullest potential.
  • All teachers must pass a background check, attend ongoing professional training, and be certified in both CPR and first aid.

Our Number One Priority

At New Horizon Academy, providing a safe and healthy environment for the children entrusted into our care is our number one priority. We take many precautions to ensure that this commitment if fulfilled every day.

Daycare teacher practicing handwashing with toddler in the classroom

Stay Connected

Our teachers will keep you up-to-date on your child’s day and help you stay connected and informed.  Via our mobile app, you will receive information about:

  • Special moments
  • Fun learning activities
  • Cherished photos
  • And, so much more!

So, while you are at work, you have peace of mind that your child is healthy, safe, learning, and having fun!

Exclusive Features in Leawood

Explore some of the things that make our Leawood daycare unique!

Our Learning Programs

New Horizon Academy Leawood is an amazing daycare. It's a very nice facility with wonderful staff, and they offer great programs for children with lots of hands-on learning. We are so happy we changed daycares.

— Courtney, New Horizon Academy Leawood parent
Frequently Asked Questions

At New Horizon Academy Leawood, daycare tuition rates vary by:

  • Number of children you’re enrolling
  • Age of children
  • Number of days per week daycare is needed

 

Please fill out our contact form or schedule a tour, and our school director will provide your family with personalized tuition rates.

 

Request Leawood Tuition Rates

Our Leawood daycare center is open Monday-Friday every day with the exception of nine holidays:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Presidents’ Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

 

*On Christmas Eve, New Horizon Academy closes at 3:00 p.m.

 

*If one of these holidays falls on a weekend, it will be observed on either Friday or Monday.

 

*Our school will remain open during inclement weather to ensure children still have access to quality childcare.

Our Leawood school offers both full-time and part-time schedules to accommodate the different needs of our families.

 

Please contact our school director for current childcare openings and availability.

 

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Yes! At New Horizon Academy Leawood, we have an on-site cook trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our school provides nutritious and nourishing meals every day including breakfast, lunch, and snack. All meals are included in the cost of tuition.

 

If your child has a special nutritional need, a food allergy, or requires adaptation to our menu, please alert our school director, and we will partner with your family to create a suitable meal plan.

 

View a Sample Meal Plan

At New Horizon Academy Leawood, we follow Kansas state guidelines for licensed daycare staff-to-child ratios:

  • Infant classroom – 1:3
  • Ones classroom – 1:5
  • Younger twos classroom – 1:7
  • Older twos classroom – 1:10
  • Preschool classroom – 1:12
  • Pre-k classroom – 1:12

According to our 2024 Family Survey results, 98% of families in Leawood recommend New Horizon Academy.

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