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wHY cHOOSE A CCI CERTIFIED KITCHEN?

Created for Them

Choosing to enroll your children in a CCI Certified Kitchen means they're going to be receiving an education created with them in mind.

Extending Education

Nation wide schools have suffered many budget cuts. Classes such as Home Economics, once a staple, are unavailable in many places. We aim to extend kids nutritional education through our kitchens.

Life Skills

With CCI kids not only learn how to cook but they also learn so many skills beneficial to multiple aspects of everyday life. Check out the list below!

Empowerment

Dropping grades and other educational and behavioral problems have been linked to a lack of healthy eating choices. CCI is committed to creating curriculum that empowers kids to make better choices.

Skills learned through cci

• Nutrition and healthy eating choices.
• Increased creativity and imagination
• Strength and hand control development
• Culture, geography and world studies.

• Sense of service and family participation
• Planning and time management
• Willingness to try and enjoy new foods
• Reading and following instructions

• Hygiene and cleanliness
• Budgeting and ingredient shopping
• Kitchen safety and general situational awareness
• Increased knowledge of where their food originate

• Self-confidence and responsibility
• Kitchen food storage and care
• Use of weights and measurement

Award Winning Curriculum

Winner of Mom’s Choice Award for excellence in family-friendly media products and services.

Winner of How to Learn’s Parent and Teacher Choice Award.

“The Children’s Culinary Institute is a haven where young chefs embark on a journey of culinary discovery like no other.”