Mind Spark Academy
Admissions Process
Joining Mind Spark Academy is a thoughtful process designed to ensure a wonderful fit for your child, your family, and our school community.
Admissions process
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Register for a Info Session
The first step is to fill out our contact form to provide us with your child's basic information. This places you in our applicant pool.
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Responses to the survey
After registering for the info session, we will send a survey regarding your child and your parenting approach to the email address you provided. Please complete and submit the survey before the info session.
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Attend Info Session & Interview
Join our info session to learn about our philosophy. This is followed by a friendly interview with you and your child to ensure a good fit for our dynamic learning environment.
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Enrollment Decision
We will notify you of our enrollment decision. If a space is not available, or if our program isn't the perfect fit, we can help with placement at a partner school.
Message from Mind Spark Academy
Our Approach to Learning
“Early childhood is the season for planting the seeds of a lifelong bloom.”
At Mind Spark Academy, we believe every child holds infinite potential—like a garden waiting to flourish. The seeds of curiosity, creativity, resilience, and character are best sown in the earliest years of life, when children are most open to wonder and discovery.
The Golden Window of Early Learning
Neuroscience shows that the early years are a unique period of extraordinary growth. Children absorb knowledge rapidly, and exposure to languages, science, art, music, logic, nature, and emotional development ensures no potential is overlooked.
Deeper, Not Faster
When a child’s interest sparks, we nurture it with depth—not speed. This fosters self-discovery, confidence, and purpose, empowering children to explore their passions and strengths.An Environment Where Every Child Can Bloom
Each child grows at their own pace. Our classrooms emphasize respect, collaboration, and curiosity, creating an environment where children learn to grow together.A Balance of East and West
We combine Japanese educational values of discipline, empathy, and focus with Western creativity, exploration, and expression. Brain-science-based methods provide a global foundation for lifelong learning.Educating the Whole Child
We nurture intellectual, emotional, social, and creative growth. Supporting the whole child builds a foundation not only for academic excellence but also for character, empathy, and resilience.Who We Welcome
At Mind Spark Academy, we are committed to maintaining a high-quality learning environment where every child feels secure, respected, and able to reach their full potential.
Our Values
- A spirit of curiosity and a positive attitude toward learning
- Respect for others’ opportunities to learn without disruption
Academic Level Is Not a Barrier
We do not require any specific academic level for admission. Children are welcome at any stage of development. What matters is their attitude toward learning and potential to grow.
Supporting Improvement
If a child struggles to focus, we identify the cause and provide appropriate support. This may include physical, emotional, or cognitive readiness activities. Our brain-science-based approach sparks curiosity, even in children with limited prior exposure to joyful learning.
We recognize small successes and encourage steady progress. Many children who initially struggled to sit for 10 minutes can soon participate fully for over an hour.
Protecting the Learning Environment
To ensure the best experience for all students, if a child continues to disrupt learning despite support, we may discuss adjusting enrollment or starting with a preparatory program to build readiness.
Partnership with Families
When a child’s natural curiosity is hidden, it is often due to external factors. We work with families to restore the joy of learning by supporting healthy routines at home and fostering positive attitudes in the classroom.
At Mind Spark Academy, we believe in every child’s limitless potential. Together with families who share this vision, we nurture the seeds of curiosity, character, and resilience, ensuring every child can thrive in an environment built on respect, joy, and excellence.
Interview for Admission
We conduct a simple interview with each child and family before enrollment. This is not a test, nor a way to rank or exclude children. Instead, it is an opportunity for us to:
- Get to know your child’s personality, interests, and areas of strength and challenge
- Prepare individualized strategies to support your child’s learning journey
- Share our educational approach with families and discuss ways to provide consistent support at home
By starting with a deeper understanding of your child, we ensure that their experience at Mind Spark Academy is personalized, supportive, and inspiring.
Our goal is to create a partnership between school and home that nurtures each child’s growth—academically, socially, and emotionally.
Eligibility
- Age: Children must be between 2 and 5 years old.
- Potty-Trained: A Students who have not yet completed toilet training must be accompanied by a parent or a parent-designated caregiver when assistance is needed, or may use a separate nanny service.
- Info Session: Enrollment is only available to students who have completed an interview and have been accepted.