We follow Montessori principles that encourage independence, hands-on learning, and child-led discovery. Our approach nurtures resilience, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

We center the African and Indigenous Diaspora through our books, art, music like African Drum Circles and Bomba, and classroom materials. Children will see themselves reflected in history, culture, and imagination—learning about ancestral joy, leadership, and brilliance.

We introduce children to multiple languages through music, stories, and play. Creative expression is at the heart of our program—encouraging storytelling, visual art, and movement (including meditation) from the earliest ages.

Our students will enjoy our indoor garden and grow plants, compost food scraps, and take regular field trips to local gardens and outdoor spaces.

Our goals is to teach children to love and protect the Earth, starting with their own hands.

We create space for students to learn the stories of their own families and community—building a family altar in the classroom to honor their roots and inviting parents, grandparents, and local leaders to share their lived experiences. Through story circles, ancestral reflection, and guest speakers, children learn that they are part of something larger: a community filled with wisdom, love, and legacy.

While our curriculum centers Black, Indigenous, and Latinx stories and traditions, Rooted Minds Academy is a space for all families who believe in liberation, love, and community.

You don’t have to identify as Black or Brown to belong here. We welcome children and families of all races, cultures, identities, and economic backgrounds who are committed to justice, joyful learning, and raising global citizens.