A Day Designed to Ignite Wonder
Our Montessori-inspired curriculum blends structured learning with joyful exploration across six pillars — giving every child ages 1.5–4 the foundation to thrive in Pre-K and beyond.
Six Learning Pillars
Every activity, every moment at SPARK is intentionally designed around six interconnected pillars that develop the whole child — mind, body, and heart.
School Readiness & Literacy
We build the literacy, numeracy, and pre-writing foundations every child needs to walk into Pre-K and kindergarten with confidence.
- Letter recognition and phonemic awareness
- Number sense and early math concepts
- Pre-writing strokes and pencil grip
- Vocabulary building through read-alouds
- Following multi-step directions
Creative Arts & Expression
Through art, music, movement, and imaginative play, children discover their unique voice and develop creative thinking that lasts a lifetime.
- Visual arts: painting, collage, sculpture
- Music appreciation and rhythm exploration
- Dramatic play and storytelling
- Process-focused, open-ended art projects
- Building confidence through creative risk-taking
Social-Emotional Learning
We nurture confidence, empathy, and friendship — the emotional toolkit that helps children thrive in school and in life.
- Identifying and naming emotions
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving
- Building friendships and cooperation
- Self-regulation and calming strategies
- Developing a growth mindset
STEAM Discovery
Hands-on STEAM exploration, problem-solving, and wonder-driven activities keep little minds engaged and hungry to learn more.
- Hands-on science experiments
- Engineering challenges with blocks and loose parts
- Coding concepts through play and movement
- Math through measurement and patterns
- Technology exploration with age-appropriate tools
Movement & Wellness
Daily movement, yoga, and outdoor play build gross motor skills, body awareness, and healthy habits from the very start.
- Gross motor development through structured play
- Yoga and mindfulness for little bodies
- Outdoor exploration and nature connection
- Healthy habits: nutrition, hygiene, rest
- Body awareness and coordination
Nature & Environmental Stewardship
Children learn to observe, appreciate, and care for the natural world through gardening, outdoor science, and eco-awareness activities.
- Seasonal nature observation journals
- Classroom garden and composting
- Outdoor science walks and discovery
- Caring for classroom plants and animals
- Introduction to sustainability concepts
Full Day Schedule
Every day is thoughtfully structured — predictable enough to feel safe, exciting enough to spark wonder. Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Core Program: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Extended Day until 6:00 PM
Early Morning Care
Supervised free play and quiet activities for early arrivals. A calm, welcoming start to the day.
Arrival & Morning Prep
Children arrive, unpack, wash hands, and settle in with a quiet morning activity.
Morning Circle & Welcome
Morning meeting, calendar, weather, and setting intentions for the day together.
Learning Centers
Child-directed exploration across literacy, math, sensory, and dramatic play stations.
Creative Arts & Music
Process art, music exploration, movement songs, and imaginative expression.
Outdoor Play & Movement
Structured outdoor time for gross motor development, nature exploration, and free play.
Story Time & Language
Read-alouds, vocabulary building, comprehension questions, and retelling activities.
Pre-Writing & Fine Motor
Pencil grip practice, tracing, cutting, threading, and sensory fine motor activities.
Lunch & Social Time
Family-style lunch with conversation, manners practice, and community building.
Rest & Quiet Activities
Nap or quiet rest time. Older children may engage in independent quiet reading or puzzles.
STEAM Discovery Block
Hands-on science experiments, engineering challenges, and math exploration.
Afternoon Snack & Closing Circle
Reflect on the day, share highlights, enjoy a healthy snack, and prepare for pickup.
Extended Day (Optional)
Additional enrichment activities, outdoor play, and supervised free exploration for families who need later pickup. Available until 6:00 PM.
Schedule is subject to minor adjustments based on age group, season, and special programming. Extended Day is available for an additional fee.
Milestones by Age Group
We meet every child where they are. Our educators use developmental milestones as a guide — not a rigid checklist — to personalize each child's learning journey.
- Parallel play and beginning social awareness
- Sensory exploration with safe materials
- Simple cause-and-effect discovery
- Building vocabulary through narration
- Gross motor: walking, climbing, throwing
- Fine motor: pinching, stacking, scribbling
- Cooperative play and turn-taking
- Beginning letter and number recognition
- Imaginative and dramatic play
- Expressing emotions with words
- Simple patterns and sorting
- Pre-writing: circles, lines, crosses
- Writing first name independently
- Counting to 20 and one-to-one correspondence
- Phonemic awareness and letter sounds
- Following 3-step directions
- Collaborative problem-solving with peers
- Kindergarten readiness skills across all domains
Ready to Give Your Child the SPARK They Need?
Enrollment opens June 8th, 2026. Express your interest today and get first access when spots open.