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Preschool– Grade 8

The Bay Area’s Premier Preschool

- A structured early years program serving families across the Bay Area. Designed to develop confidence, independence, and academic readiness from ages 2–6.

Top Ivy League educators with over 20+ years of experience

Personalized classroom sizes to encourage engaged learning

Trilingual immersion with native-level instructors (English, French, Spanish or Mandarin)

Daily athletic training in gymnastics, swimming, and tennis

Conservatory-style violin and piano instruction

Curated experiential learning (sailing, golf, outdoor expeditions)

Applied innovation and engineering with real-world projects

Leadership, executive function, and public speaking     coaching

10 X Winner of Best Early Education Provider

GSV Elite 200 – Global Innovation

Trusted by families globally

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A Different Standard for Early Learning

Our approach is informed by active neuroscience research collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, placing Masterminds among a small group of schools globally applying research directly to early education.

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An intentionally designed environment for the most important years of life

- We don’t rush childhood. We build it correctly.

Masterminds Academy is purposefully designed to serve students in the most formative stages when language, attention, coordination, and social confidence develop most rapidly and lay the foundation for long-term intellectual growth. In ultra-small groups of 5-6, children learn through joyful discovery and purposeful structure — developing strong foundations in communication, early literacy and numeracy, physical capability, and emotional regulation.

Integrated Early Years Excellence

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Built around small class sizes, our curriculum nurtures each child’s natural love of learning through individual attention. 
A thoughtful balance of guided learning and free exploration supports intellectual, physical, and social growth.

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See the Masterminds Experience

See how small classes, specialist teachers, and 
a purpose-built environment come together to create a calm, focused, and joyful learning experience.

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What Children Can Do by Kindergarten

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When learning is taught with care, clarity, and joy, children are capable of far more than is traditionally expected in the early years. By graduation, many of our children are able to:

Educational Dimension
Masterminds Academy
Traditional Curriculums
Reading
Able to intuit complex words never seen before. Able to read anything independently
Can read simple words and sentences
Writing
Able to write complete vocabulary and proper sentence structures
Able to write name, simple labels and attempts short sentences using phonics
Math
Instant recognition of quantities up to 100 and do instant calculations, fractions and problem sets
Can count and identify numerals 1 to 20 or higher
Knowledge
Children understand multifaceted knowledge bits ranging from animals, biology, science, history, to great art masterpieces
Talk about past and present events in his life and his family’s. Good understanding of different cultures and lifestyles
Physical Development
Demonstrate superior ability to run, swim and sophisticated higher physical functions like gymnastics
Shows good control and coordination. Can move confidently in a range of ways and negotiate space
Social Development
Demonstrate leadership and always willing to share information and knowledge with others
Confident to try new activities. Speak in a familiar group. Work in large groups and follow rules
Foreign Languages
Fluent understanding, reading and writing of three or more languages
No specific focus
Music & Art
Visual and auditory recognition of great art masterpieces, musical notes and playing classic instruments, like the violin
Can sing songs, make music and dance. Experiments with colors and textures
Educational Dimension
Masterminds Academy
Traditional Curriculums
Reading
Able to intuit complex words never seen before. Able to read anything independently
Can read simple words and sentences
Writing
Able to write complete vocabulary and proper sentence structures
Able to write name, simple labels and attempts short sentences using phonics
Math
Instant recognition of quantities up to 100 and do instant calculations, fractions and problem sets
Can count and identify numerals 1 to 20 or higher
Knowledge
Children understand multifaceted knowledge bits ranging from animals, biology, science, history, to great art masterpieces
Talk about past and present events in his life and his family’s. Good understanding of different cultures and lifestyles
Physical Development
Demonstrate superior ability to run, swim and sophisticated higher physical functions like gymnastics
Shows good control and coordination. Can move confidently in a range of ways and negotiate space
Social Development
Demonstrate leadership and always willing to share information and knowledge with others
Confident to try new activities. Speak in a familiar group. Work in large groups and follow rules
Foreign Languages
Fluent understanding, reading and writing of three or more languages
No specific focus
Music & Art
Visual and auditory recognition of great art masterpieces, musical notes and playing classic instruments, like the violin
Can sing songs, make music and dance. Experiments with colors and textures

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“Masterminds Preschool & Kindergarten provides an exceptional educational experience combining language, music, and physical activities, making it an ideal choice for parents seeking a comprehensive and enriching environment for their children. Our eldest daughter „graduated“ from the program and has been very successful at school. Both of her younger siblings are currently enrolled and we are equally satisfied with their educational journey. Tania is a wonderful person and manager, who is always present whilst ensuring everyone’s satisfaction and most importantly, the children’s care and happiness.”

“It’s been almost a year since my twins started with Masterminds and I’m extremely happy with their progress as young individuals and the overall experience with the nursery and its management. The classes are small which allows teachers to focus on the kids and give the children the opportunity to thrive. Previously, my twins were in another nursery and within 2 weeks of joining Masterminds, I noticed a positive shift in their language skills as well as social skills. It is evident what the nursery stands for and I’m so glad I made the change to Masterminds.”

“I am very proud and happy my daughter is attending Mastermind Preschool & Kindergarten. She is definitely learning a lot. I have experience living in different part of the world but is one of the best nursery/preschool.
My daughter is usually afraid of new environment and very shy but she got use to the school in a couple of days and enjoys going to school everyday. Thanks to the staffs. They are very kind, supportive, and very professional.”

Neuroscience at the Core of Learning

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— Research Collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative

Our collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative strengthens the scientific foundation of the Masterminds model, aligning education with how the brain develops creativity, intelligence, and adaptability.

- At Masterminds, learning isn’t just inspired by science, it’s grounded in it.

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We would love to Invite you for a private school tour

Masterminds Academy Los Altos is a purposefully designed learning environment where neuroscience and research guide every detail of a child’s development. From multilingual immersion and advanced literacy to movement, the arts, and hands-on scientific exploration, each space supports cognitive growth and whole-child development.

We invite you to visit, meet our faculty, and experience the environment firsthand. We are confident you and your child will feel both inspired and at home.