Case Study: Kiddie Academy achieves student safety and boosts teacher productivity across 200+ locations with Cisco Meraki

Protecting kids and increasing teacher productivity at 200+ locations in 26 states

Kiddie Academy, a network of 200+ franchised early‑learning centers across 26 states, needed a scalable, enterprise‑grade network to protect student data, block inappropriate web content, and deliver reliable wireless coverage across classrooms and outdoor play areas that non‑technical franchisees could manage. They selected Cisco Meraki solutions—including Meraki MX security appliances, MR access points and the cloud‑managed Meraki dashboard—to meet those requirements.

Cisco Meraki deployed a standardized MX + MR configuration and cloud dashboard templates across locations, allowing remote management, easy scaling (add an AP by entering a license key), and flexible install options for franchisees. The result: consistent network security and content filtering, reliable wireless enabling teachers to use tablets throughout the academy, increased staff productivity, and simplified operations—successfully implemented across Kiddie Academy’s 200+ locations.

Kiddie Academy

Greg Goodwin

Vice President, Technology