Executive Spotlight: Casey Miller, CEO of Kiddie Academy (2027)
Casey Miller is the chief executive officer of Kiddie Academy, an educational child care franchise headquartered in Abingdon, Maryland. The company announced in January 2025 that he became CEO effective January 1, 2025, after serving as executive vice president. He joined Kiddie Academy in 2013 and has worked in operations, construction and franchise development.
In June 2025 the company reported its 350th franchised location, with academies in 40 states and Washington, D.C. This page covers public professional information only, drawn from the company's announcement and trade and local press.
Current role and company
Kiddie Academy Educational Child Care franchises academies that offer full-time care, before- and after-school care and summer camp for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, according to its August 2026 release. The company's announcement says that as CEO Miller guides strategic priorities, makes key decisions on the company's direction, works to strengthen support for franchise owners and sits on the leadership team and board of directors.
- CompanyKiddie Academy Educational Child Care, Abingdon, Maryland; franchisor of child care academies (company announcement, Jan 2025).
- TitleCEO since January 1, 2025; previously executive vice president (company announcement; Franchise Times, Mar 2025).
- Founded1981 (MyChesCo, June 2025).
- Recent roleAppointed to the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Advisory Board (PRNewswire release, Aug 11, 2026).
Career path
- Joining the company. The company says he has been with Kiddie Academy since 2013, working across operations, construction and franchise development.
- Executive vice president. Before the top job he served as executive vice president, per the January 2025 announcement and Franchise Times.
- Named CEO. The announcement was published January 17, 2025, and made the change effective January 1, 2025. In the Franchise Times interview he said, "I'm very blessed to be in this position, and I don't take it for granted."
What he is known for
- Curriculum refresh and accreditation. Franchise Times (March 2025) reports he wants to keep the curriculum current and pursue accreditation across the whole system.
- Franchise growth and training. The same article says he prioritizes franchise growth and training for franchise owners, directors and teachers, with 22 two-day regional trainings scheduled nationwide in 2025.
- Life Essentials. The curriculum supports the company's Life Essentials campaign, built around six values: character, confidence, curiosity, connection, critical thinking and creative expression (Franchise Times).
- 350th location. In June 2025 he commented on the opening of the 350th franchised academy, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania: "It's an honor to celebrate the 350th Academy opening in Lancaster."
- Hospital partnership. In August 2026 he joined the Johns Hopkins Children's Center Advisory Board. The release says Kiddie Academy is also in a multiyear sponsorship of the center's child life department, starting with a $100,000 donation in 2025.
Leadership style and philosophy
In the Franchise Times interview he described himself as a lifelong learner and said of the CEO job, "I have really just embraced it and enjoyed it." On staying close to the business he said, "I don't want to be out of the know with any particular part of the business," and that his goal is "to continue to work closely, not just oversee teams, but work side-by-side with the teams on particular projects."
In the company's announcement he said, "As CEO, I hope to take Kiddie Academy's educational child care offerings to the next level." On the hospital board appointment he said, "I'm honored to represent the Kiddie Academy community of franchise owners, directors and educators in this capacity."
Key numbers
Figures are company-reported or from the press coverage cited, with the date shown. Counts change, so check the company for current numbers.
- March 2025347 locations nationwide; 30 new units planned for 2025; corporate headcount up more than 20% in 2024 (Franchise Times).
- June 2025350th franchised location opened in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; locations in 40 states and Washington, D.C. (MyChesCo).
- Founded1981 (MyChesCo, June 2025).
Questions people ask
Who is Casey Miller?
He is the CEO of Kiddie Academy, an educational child care franchise based in Abingdon, Maryland. He took the role on January 1, 2025.
When did Casey Miller become CEO of Kiddie Academy?
The company announced on January 17, 2025 that he became CEO effective January 1, 2025. He was previously executive vice president.
How long has he been at Kiddie Academy?
The company says he has been there since 2013, with experience in operations, construction and franchise development.
How many Kiddie Academy locations are there?
Franchise Times reported 347 locations in March 2025, and a June 2025 report covered the 350th franchised opening, with locations in 40 states and Washington, D.C.
What age range does Kiddie Academy serve?
An August 2026 company release says it serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old, with full-time care, before- and after-school care and summer camp.
Sources
- Kiddie Academy: Kiddie Academy names Casey Miller CEO (Jan 17, 2025) · Appointment, 2013 start, role, quotes
- Franchise Times: Kiddie Academy's new CEO stresses need for fresh curriculum (Mar 28, 2025) · Interview quotes, 347 locations, priorities; portrait captioned with his name
- MyChesCo: Kiddie Academy celebrates opening of 350th location in Lancaster (Jun 19, 2025) · 350th location, 40 states and D.C., 1981
- Franchising.com: CEO Casey Miller joins Johns Hopkins Children's Center Advisory Board (Aug 11, 2026) · Advisory board, ages served, sponsorship
Facts were read from the linked pages on November 1, 2026. Titles and counts are as of the dates shown and may have changed. The hero photo is a solo portrait from the Franchise Times article, where the image is captioned with his name; it is centered on a page-format card because the original is a small portrait. This page covers public professional information only.
Top photo: Franchise Times