Today we’d like to introduce you to Karim Badani
Hi Karim, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Education has always been a passion of Karim’s, having first immigrated to the U.S. with his family in search of better educational opportunities when he was 12 years old. Throughout his professional career, Badani regularly spent time volunteering at schools and learning centers before leaving his job in the banking industry. Shraddha grew up in Johns Creek, and is passionate about providing quality education to the community that was not available to her and her family. She now works as a healthcare professional at a local hospital and will help in operations management alongside Karim. Their decision to invest in bringing Ivy Kids Early Learning Center to his Atlanta community was rooted in their passionate advocacy for bettering the education of children.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It hasn’t been a smooth road for Karim and his wife, Shraddha Naik. Education has always been a passion for Karim, who immigrated to the U.S. with his family at 12 years old in search of better educational opportunities. Both Karim and Shraddha didn’t have access to the best education growing up, which has fueled their shared commitment to providing quality education through Ivy Kids of Johns Creek. Shraddha, who grew up in Johns Creek, now balances her career as a healthcare professional while helping manage operations alongside Karim, which has come with its challenges, but their dedication to their mission keeps them going.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Founded by Al and Laila Bandali in Pearland, Texas in 2005, Ivy Kids® was conceived to provide an alternative to other childcare providers. Disheartened by the childcare offerings available to them, Al and Laila decided to create a learning center that would combine academic excellence and innovation with a nurturing and joyful environment. Ivy Kids has now grown into one of the most trusted preschool providers in their communities, offering premier early childhood education programs for children and families. Currently, the schools serve children ranging from infants six weeks old to pre-kindergarten, and offer before and after-school programs for children up to age twelve.
Ivy Kids has become a leading provider of premier care and early childhood education. In the past few years, Ivy Kids has opened several facilities around the Houston, San Antonio, Atlanta and Dallas areas, and continues to grow and looks forward to serving communities and neighborhoods across the US.
For more information about Ivy Kids Early Learning Center, please visit their website ivykidsjohnscreek.com, or call (770) 746-8980.
Families in the Johns Creek community now have access to the school’s research-based MultiPrep Curriculum that promotes academic excellence through active learning. The 16,443 square-foot Johns Creek Ivy Kids Early Learning Center includes 11 classrooms, an enrichment room, a cafeteria and a low teacher to student ratio.
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We actively give back to the community. Most recently, we hosted a Trike-a-Thon fundraiser on September 28th to benefit St. Jude’s cancer research, teaching kids the importance of making a positive impact. Additionally, Ivy Kids’ staff have volunteered their time at the Atlanta Community Food Bank, helping to stock and distribute food to local families in need.
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