Sharp Minds Academy: About Us – A Inclusive Child Educational Center

About Us

Sharp Minds Academy is an inclusive educational center in Missouri City located in the Riverstone and Sienna Communities. Providing quality preschool and kindergarten education to every student who walks into our doors is our number one priority. Our focus is on inclusive and all-round development for all kids, regardless of their talents, competencies or age.

Our programs includes, Inclusion Preschool, the Learning Difference program, and year-around tutoring. We also provide multiple cohorts throughout the year for social and communication skills programs.

Our facility is professionally cleaned and well-maintained, offering a safe and welcoming environment. We are open year-round and welcome parents and families to tour our facility. So drop by, say hi and experience the warmth and inclusivity of Sharp Minds!

Meet the Team

Ciji and Somy Thomas, the duo behind Sharp Minds Academy dreamed of making a difference in Early Childhood Education and Development and creating a safe and innovative space for children with learning differences.

Somy has always been a prominent figure to assist children with learning differences since she is from a family of learning differences. Her experiences of supporting a sister who has learning differences and raising a child with learning differences prompted her to start a school that's geared toward early intervention to focus on the areas of social emotional development and academics. The love for children with learning differences drives her to make a difference within the community and assist parents with the support and journey of providing a safe haven for children with learning differences.

Ciji’s biggest inspiration are her kids and the reason behind her drive to innovate learning methods to be fun and exciting. After years in the corporate life, the pair decided their true calling was paving the way for new techniques in Early Childhood Education, and to give back to the community by improving the ways we teach our kids. And that’s how Sharp Minds Academy was born.

This structured mainstream/special needs private preschool and enrichment center is a needed resource for both neurotypical children and those with special learning differences to feel comfortable and at ease. For Ciji and Somy, SMA is the first step towards a long journey in changing mindsets and educational goals.

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Providing small classroom ratios to increase academics and social emotional development for children from 2.5 to 7 years. Provides the following programs:

  • Preschool Inclusion
  • Preschool Learning Differences
  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Inclusion
  • Kindergarten/1st Grade Learning Differences

  • 2.5 years old – 7 years old for day school.

  • 4 years old – 13 years old for tutoring.
The child does NOT need to be potty trained to be enrolled into the preschool inclusion or Preschool Learning Differences programs. The child MUST BE potty trained for Kindergarten/1st Grade Inclusion and Kindergarten/1st Grade Learning Differences programs.
  • 7:30am – 6:00pm Preschool & Kindergarten/1st Grade Inclusion programs.

  • 8:00am – 3:00pm Preschool & Kindergarten/1st Grade Learning Differences programs.

Two snack times are provided for full time students and one snack time provided for half time students.
Yes! In fact, parents are asked to send a small snack and juice or water with their child daily. Snacks must be labeled with your child’s name and date as required by licensing policies. Due to the prevalence and severity of food allergies, as a precaution, we ask that parents do not send in snacks or treats containing peanut butter or any type of nut or nut products. We recommend that snacks be nutritious and non-perishable. Suggestions for healthy snacks and lunches from USDA guidelines include: fruits, small sandwiches, vegetables, muffins, and cereal. 100% fruit juice or water is the recommended drink.
Our closing time for preschool is 2:30pm , however, we do offer extended before and after care from 7:30am to 8:30am and 2:30pm to 6:00pm. If your child is not picked up after 6:00pm, then a $20 late fee and $5 per minute after 6:15pm.
Yes, we are Licensed with the state as an Educational Skills Program.
Our Academy will contact the parent and ask them to arrange transportation to pick up the child. Please do not send the child next day to the school if he/she is sick.
Our preschool academic hours are from 8:30am to 2:30pm , however, we do offer extended before and after care from 7:30am to 6:30pm.
Please see the above listed holidays.
We do not have parent tours during operational school hours. Please contact us to schedule a tour which are conducted Monday – Friday after 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
All staff members are trained in CPR and First aid.
We have weekly payments options. We prefer parents to pay through the ACH system which provides convenience and an extra layer of security.
Please call the Academy and our Administrator can assist you with the tour and enrollment process.
We do not provide transportation at this time.