PROGRAM OVERVIEW
BRIDGING THE GAP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATON!
At SPARK Early Learning Academy, we believe that the journey to a child’s full potential begins with a strong foundation built through curiosity, independence, and discovery.
Our innovative Montessori-inspired Bridge to Preschool program for children ages 1-4 is thoughtfully designed to address the critical gap in early learning readiness. By nurturing both foundational academic skills and social-emotional growth, we empower children to build confidence and thrive in a hands-on learning environment tailored to their developmental needs. With a focus on fostering natural curiosity and individualized learning, we ensure each child is equipped for future academic success while cultivating a lifelong love of learning.
Montessori-Inspired
Our Montessori-inspired bridge program helps little learners (ages 2–4) grow confident, curious, and ready for preschool. Through hands-on discovery, gentle routines, and nurturing guidance, we spark a love for learning while building essential skills for the next big step through Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall! Our educators work closely with students to help them develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in school and in life.
Increase School Readiness
for 2–4-year-olds in the DC Metropolitan area,. Operating year-round, SPARK addresses the systemic equity gap in early education by combining child-centered, culturally responsive learning with foundational academics, social-emotional skill-building, and STEAM-based enrichment.
Our classrooms—The Seedlings Room (ages 1–2) and The Explorers Room (ages 3–4)—are intentionally designed to align with developmental milestones and prepare students for a successful transition into Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 programs supported by Public and Charter Schools.
CLASSROOMS OVERVIEW
LIL SEEDLINGS
Ages 1-2: Emphasizing the early stages of growth, where young learners sprout foundational skills and their natural curiosity begins to take root.
LIL EXPLORERS
Ages 3-4: Highlighting the adventurous spirit of children as they bridge the gap in learning by diving deeper into academic and social discovery.
Crusaders
Innovators
Crusaders
Activities of discovery, immersive, and unique opportunities. Dynamic sessions take students to new worlds ensuring skills are put into practice. Each area of STEAM is honored as kids are given the space to collaborate, express their imaginations, experiment, build, and create!
Creators
Innovators
Crusaders
Dive deep into passions involving the wonderful world of STEAM. These specialized activities celebrate the fundamentals of the creative processes at the core and bring these processes to life from start-to-finish, relishing the joys and challenges
Innovators
Innovators
Innovators
Where intersections of STEAM and fun meet! These community-centered opportunities for hands-on creation highlight pathways in a diverse array of sectors to empower emerging minds to leverage skills developed in a warm and supportive setting taught by real educators with over 5 years of experience in general ed, montessori, special ed, early childhood for an inspired and informed future.
SPARK Early Learning Open House
Beginning October 16th
- Every Thursday 11:00 am - 2:00pm or by appointment