$10,000 Guarantee: Brain Builders Academy Redefines Kindergarten Readiness in Chicago

CHICAGO, Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brain Builders Academy, Chicago's leading S.T.E.A.M. early elementary school for ages 3–9, has launched a groundbreaking $10,000 money-back guarantee for its PreK3-4 program. The guarantee ensures that eligible graduates will be reading phonetically and meet or exceed Kindergarten Common Core Math Standards before Kindergarten—equipping them to test into Gifted or accelerated programs or continue into Brain Builders' advanced elementary program where Kindergartners complete second-grade math and test in the top 1% worldwide.

Built on an experience-based, self-paced curriculum, Brain Builders aligns instruction with brain development making learning organic & easier. The program integrates immersive science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) learning, plus biweekly private piano lessons to strengthen the corpus callosum and support cognitive and creative growth.

"Parents should feel confident that their child's early education will give them an advantage that lasts a lifetime," said Jessica Strauss, Founder and Director of Brain Builders Academy. "Our guarantee reflects the confidence we have in our curriculum and outcomes."

Eligibility & Highlights:

• Enrollment: Children must begin PreK3 between 36–40 months and remain in the program through PreK4 for at least 20 months.
   
• Guaranteed Outcomes: Reading at level 1 Bob books and mastery of Kindergarten Common Core Math Standards.
  
  
• Accelerated Placement: Graduates often qualify for gifted & accelerated programs and Brain Builders' gifted Kindergarten.
  
  
• Exclusions: Children with diagnosed or suspected developmental delays are not eligible for the guarantee; however, Brain Builders supports all students in achieving their full potential at their own pace.
  
  
• Proven Success: Eligible students consistently test beyond grade level, with Kindergartners scoring in the top 1% worldwide on NWEA MAP Math & Reading.

Brain Builders Academy's Kindergarten extends beyond core literacy and math, offering biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and geology. With class sizes capped at five, students receive individualized attention while engaging in engineering projects, robotics, art, and music, creating a well-rounded foundation for lifelong success.

About Brain Builders Academy
Brain Builders Academy is a neuroscience-based early elementary school in Chicago for ages 3–9. Its accelerated STEAM curriculum maximizes learning during critical developmental periods through individualized instruction, immersive science units, and enrichment in music and the arts. Students consistently exceed academic expectations while developing a deep love of learning.

Media Contact:
Jessica Strauss, Founder & Director
Brain Builders Academy
Phone: 773-377-5111
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.brainbuildersacademy.com

SOURCE Brain Builders Academy