"My daughter started kindergarten so confident — thank you, Ms. Monique!" ✦

Learning Today.
Leading Tomorrow.

A nurturing kindergarten readiness academy helping children ages 3–6 master early literacy, math, and confidence.

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Atlanta, GA · USALearning Today, Leading TomorrowBased in Georgia

About us

Three commitments at the heart of every class.

Our mission

Inspire confidence, build foundational skills, and spark a lifelong love of learning in every child we serve.

Personalized approach

Small-group classes capped at 10 students mean every child gets individualized attention and learns at their own pace.

Experienced educator

Led by Georgia Pre-K educator Monique Brooks, with over 20 years of experience teaching young learners.

Our program

Kindergarten Readiness Enrichment

Fun, hands-on Saturday classes that prepare children ages 3–6 for kindergarten success. Small groups, experienced teaching, and a curriculum that builds confidence.

Who it's for

PreschoolersPre-K studentsRising Kindergarten studentsKindergarten students who would benefit from additional practice and confidence-building

What children will learn

Foundational skills, taught with joy.

Letter Recognition & Sounds

Name Writing & Handwriting

Early Reading Readiness

Number Recognition & Counting

Early Math, Shapes & Patterns

Fine Motor Development

Social-Emotional Skills

Classroom Readiness & Confidence

What's included

Every child receives:

Small-group instruction

Max 10 students per class for personalized attention.

Certified Pre-K educator

20+ years of experience teaching young learners.

Light snack

We take care of the little things so kids stay focused.

Certificate of Completion

Celebrate your child's progress with a keepsake.

A child engaging with a colorful alphabet learning workbook

Coming Soon

Alphabet Book

Alphabet Adventures

A playful introduction to letter recognition and beginning sounds for early readers.

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Counting Book

Counting with Confidence

Build number sense and early math skills with engaging illustrations and prompts.

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Workbook

Kindergarten Ready Workbook

Letter tracing, name writing, shapes, and patterns — everything your child needs to feel ready.

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Storybook

First Storybook

A heartwarming story that builds early literacy and a love of reading.

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Books & resources

Educational books that spark a love of learning.

Next Leaders Academy also creates educational storybooks, alphabet books, counting books, and kindergarten readiness workbooks — perfect for home and the classroom.

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Our enrichment program supports preschoolers, Pre-K students, rising kindergarteners, and current kindergarten students who would benefit from extra practice and confidence-building.

Preschoolers

Foundational early-learning habits and play-based growth.

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Pre-K Students

Letter sounds, counting, and pre-reading confidence.

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Rising Kindergarteners

A strong, joyful start to elementary school.

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Kindergarten Students

Reinforcement and confidence in core skills.

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Monique Brooks, founder of Next Leaders Academy

20+

Years teaching

Meet the founder

Monique Brooks

Georgia Pre-K Educator · 20+ years with young learners

Welcome! I'm Monique Brooks, founder of Next Leaders Academy. As a Georgia Pre-K educator with more than 20 years of experience working with young children, I am passionate about helping children build the confidence and foundational skills they need for kindergarten success.

My mission is to inspire a love of learning, build confidence, and help every child reach their full potential. I look forward to partnering with your family and helping your child begin a successful educational journey.

What children gain