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In the heart of Hartamas, where city buzz meets family living, stands a preschool that feels like an extension of home — warm, open, and full of wonder. Wonder Minds Hartamas is a safe haven thoughtfully built to nurture young minds during their most formative years and to give parents a rare gift in today's fast-paced world: peace of mind.
From the moment you step through its doors, you’ll notice the vibrant outdoor space, the calm yet lively classrooms, and a genuine sense of happiness radiating from both children and staff. This is a place where children are not only prepared for academic success but also for life — with values, independence, and curiosity as their guiding stars.
Founded by Dashini Saravanah and operated by Savisha Michael, Wonder Minds began with a simple, powerful dream: to give children the very best start in life — emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
“We strongly believe that who we become begins with how we think,” shares Savisha. “The name Wonder Minds reflects our goal — to shape incredible mindsets in children and raise them to be confident, kind, and future-ready individuals.”
With over 17 years of experience in education (including a decade in Vietnam), Savisha brings global insight and deep understanding to the preschool’s philosophy. Together with Dashini, a passionate educator with a background in HR, the two envisioned a space that truly puts children — and their families — at the centre.
Now, Wonder Minds has flourished into a growing brand, expanding into multiple branches across prime locations in Klang Valley.
We must mention this first - Few preschools in Malaysia offer this level of trust: Wonder Minds Hartamas provide real-time CCTV access to parents at any time of day, directly in their phones. This level of transparency and trust sets Wonder Minds apart in a big way.
“As a parent, you should know what’s happening in your child’s day,” says Dashini. “That’s why we offer full CCTV access. You can see who’s coming in, who’s going out — everything. We believe in having nothing to hide.”
This policy has become a cornerstone of the Wonder Minds philosophy. It builds stronger parent-teacher relationships and reinforces the school’s commitment to accountability and child safety.
Walk into Wonder Minds Hartamas, and you’ll notice something different: children aren’t stuck in one classroom. Instead, they flow through learning zones — the math corner, language area, practical life station, or the sunlit garden outside.
This is Montessori done right, blended with thematic learning and national curriculum goals, all tailored to each child’s pace and interest.
Children enjoy a solid 3-hour work cycle that includes themed activities (like planets, occupations, and dinosaurs!), and joyful hands-on learning using over 300 Montessori materials. There’s also plenty of outdoor time, music, art, cooking, messy play, and “Fun Fridays” that include pyjama parties and role-play days, every week brings something new!
The magic doesn’t stop there — the school offers a full suite of extra-curriculars built right into the weekday: Taekwondo, art, cooking, music, story time, messy play, and even mengaji. No more weekend rush for parents as everything happens!
Furthermore, whether you’re preparing your child for a government school or international curriculum, Wonder Minds has it covered. Children here learn in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin, seamlessly integrated into both the academic and thematic lessons.
At Wonder Minds, hygiene is a daily discipline — not just for staff, but for children themselves. From temperature checks and visible wellness logs via the School2me app, to spotless toilets and handwashing routines, children are guided to care for their bodies and their surroundings.
Meals here are prepared in-house and strictly healthy with fruits over processed foods, being healthy over sugary. “No Oreos. No Tiger biscuits,” laughs Dashini. “Only the good stuff. We even advise parents to pack healthy options.”
But it doesn’t stop there. The school instils life habits like courtesy, tidiness, independence, and mindfulness — not through rules, but through daily, consistent practice. Wonder Minds builds strong character in children and one of the school's most powerful daily practices is its school-wide grace and courtesy sessions.
“If we’re teaching ‘Please’ and ‘Thank You’ this week, the whole school practices it,” explains Savisha. “If we’re focusing on returning things where they belong and to tuck in their chairs after standing up, everyone does it. It becomes second nature.” It’s this attention to emotional and social intelligence that gives Wonder Minds children an edge — not just in school readiness but in life readiness.
A happy teacher makes a happy classroom. At Wonder Minds Hartamas, educators are not just employees, they are valued team players that makes a big difference in the school.
With ongoing training, support from the management, and a non-bureaucratic environment, teachers here thrive and so do their students. “When teachers are happy and supported,” Savisha adds, “you can feel it in the energy of the classroom.” This culture of mutual respect means there’s no hierarchy — just shared passion, equal kindness, and a clear mission: to do what’s best for the children.
Wonder Minds Hartamas also connects with the wider community through weekend events like themed family days, bazaars, celebrations of all festivities and more. These open-to-public events serve as bonding experiences for families and opportunities for new parents to discover the Wonder Minds spirit.
At Wonder Minds Hartamas, every element — from the curriculum to the culture, from CCTV access to character-building — is crafted with care. It’s a preschool that understands what children really need and what parents truly value: joy, trust and purpose.
So, for parents looking for a place to shape their child into compassionate, curious, and capable beings — Wonder Minds Hartamas might just be the preschool you've been seeking for.
