Kiddie Academy donates $100,000 to Johns Hopkins Children's Center

BALTIMORE, Jan. 13, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Kiddie Academy® Educational Child Care has announced a new sponsorship of Johns Hopkins Children's Center, which includes a $100,000 donation to the center's child life department and a commitment to staff volunteer opportunities.

"Thanks to Kiddie Academy's generous support, we will be able to provide specialized child life services in radiology, an area where preparation and compassion make an extraordinary difference," said Patrice Brylske, director of child life services at Johns Hopkins Children's Center. "This gift will enhance our ability to build trust and reduce fear for our pediatric patients — ultimately transforming the patient experience and improving health outcomes for children and teens in our care."

Founded in 1912 as the children's hospital at Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Children's Center offers one of the most comprehensive pediatric medical programs in the country, with about 65,000 patient visits and 9,000 admissions each year.

Kiddie Academy's donation will directly support the child life department at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, which will use the funds to develop resources and staffing focused on providing developmental and emotional support as well as therapeutic play to pediatric patients being seen at the Children's Center for radiology procedures. Kiddie Academy corporate employees will also volunteer at different events and activities throughout the year.

"Johns Hopkins Children's Center provides comprehensive and compassionate care to children and families in our community," said Casey Miller, CEO of Kiddie Academy. "This sponsorship is our way of supporting children's health and well-being beyond the walls of Kiddie Academy's child care centers. We know firsthand the transformative power of play and socialization in helping children feel safe and secure, regardless of their circumstances."

SOURCE Kiddie Academy®

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