Little Kitchen Academy Denver Cherry Creek
About
Montessori-Inspired Kids Cooking School in Cherry Creek
Little Kitchen Academy's Denver location runs Montessori-inspired cooking instruction for ages 2-18 out of a purpose-built kid-sized teaching kitchen in Cherry Creek.
Kids Programs
Age tracks:
- Toddler's First Taste - ages 2-3
- Ages 3-5 monthly sessions
- Ages 6-8 monthly sessions
- Ages 9-12 monthly sessions
- Teen Night classes - ages 13-18
Recurring program types:
- Monthly themed sessions (e.g. Superfoods, Taste the World)
- Multi-week Summer Camps with themes like Edible Experiments, Handheld Favorites, Mastering Kitchen Tools, Picnic Classics, Global Street Eats, Baking Chemistry Lab
- Supper Club weeknight classes
- Private group classes and birthday parties
What's Included
- Child-sized kitchen tools and stations
- All ingredients and equipment
- Chef-instructor-led hands-on cooking
- A meal that students prepare and eat at the end of each class, paired with table-manners practice
- Birthday packages include LKA drawstring bag and personalized recipe choice
Experience
Montessori philosophy emphasizes independence and practical-life skills: kids do the chopping, mixing, and plating themselves with age-appropriate tools. Best fit for parents who want a recurring weekly or monthly program rather than one-off camps.