Fresh 3's Fridays
Start when your child turns 3
Friday · 8:30–11:30 AM
Ages 3 through kindergarten · Morning programs
Preschool near Washington.
Give your child room to make friends, explore and grow in confidence. Our Morton school offers morning programs from a first Friday through kindergarten.
Spark Academy · In Morton, Illinois
1989 N Morton AveMorton, IL 61550 Get directions from your address →
- Our Campus
- 1989 N Morton AveMorton, IL 61550 · Welcoming families from Washington & Sunnyland
- Preschool Hours
- 8:30–11:30 AMFresh 3's Fridays, 3's Preschool & 4's Preschool
- K-Prep & Kindergarten
- 8:00 AM–12:00 PMKindergarten Prep & Private Kindergarten · 5:1 ratio
Washington & Sunnyland Routes
From Wilmor Road or Sunnyland to Spark.
Washington's Main Library on Wilmor Road and its Sunnyland Branch give you two local points of reference. Choose the one nearer your usual starting point, then check directions from your own address.
Reference Route 1
Wilmor Road area
Washington District Library · Main Library380 N Wilmor Road, Washington, IL 61571
Directions from Wilmor Road area →
Reference Route 2
Sunnyland
Washington District Library · Sunnyland Branch16 Washington Plaza, Washington, IL 61571
Directions from Sunnyland →Check the trip at school time.
Pair the drive with the days you actually need. A three-year-old can begin with Friday or a two-morning class; combining classes can create three or five mornings when places are available. Confirm the days with us before building your weekly routine.
In Google Maps, use your own starting address and choose a weekday arrival time where available. Traffic and construction can change the estimate.
- Preschool
- 8:30–11:30 AM
- Kindergarten Prep & Kindergarten
- 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Morning Programs
A morning that fits your child.
Start with their age, then choose the days. Each program page has the full details and schedule options.
Compare all programs →3's Preschool
Start when your child turns 3
Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu · 8:30–11:30 AM
Combine classes for two, three or five mornings, subject to availability.
4's Preschool
Age 4 by the first day of school
Tue/Thu, Mon/Wed/Fri or Mon–Fri · 8:30–11:30 AM
Kindergarten Prep
Age 5 by November 30
Tue/Thu, Mon/Wed/Fri or Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Kindergarten
Age 5 by September 30
Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Children must be fully potty trained before starting. These are morning school programs without full-day or extended care. We'll confirm available days and a start date with you.
Inside Spark Academy
Make the visit about your child.
Watch how a teacher joins their play, helps them try again and makes room for a new friendship. With a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, your child has someone close by.
Founded and led by Dr. Michelle Peterson, Ed.D., Spark brings her doctoral research in early childhood education into everyday learning. Ask to see the Developmental Playroom and how purposeful play works.
Explore purposeful play →Tours take about 30 minutes. Bring your child. We'll follow up on your request to arrange a time, with no pressure to enroll.
Washington Family FAQ
Before you visit from Washington.
Answers on our Morton campus location, flexible morning schedules, rolling age-3 starts, and visiting with your child.
Is there a Spark classroom in Washington or Sunnyland?
Spark Academy is in Morton at 1989 N Morton Ave. Both Washington route links lead to that school. Choose a starting point near you to explore the trip before arranging a visit.
Can we choose fewer school mornings while we find our rhythm?
Yes. Fresh 3's Fridays is one complete preschool morning each week. Three-year-olds can also attend Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, with combined options up to five mornings when places are available. Each morning runs 8:30–11:30 AM. Ask us which days are available for your child's start.
Can my child start after turning three during the school year?
Yes. Fresh 3’s Fridays and 3’s Preschool both welcome children when they turn three, including during the school year. Children must be fully potty trained before starting. We’ll confirm openings and a start date with you.
Does Spark offer full-day daycare?
Spark is a play-based preschool with morning programs. Fresh 3’s Fridays, 3’s Preschool and 4’s Preschool run 8:30–11:30 AM. Kindergarten Prep and Kindergarten run 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. These programs do not provide a full day of child care.
Is tuition assistance available?
Yes! Spark Academy accepts the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for all core programs. CCAP helps eligible Illinois families with qualifying child care expenses. Contact us to learn more about using CCAP at Spark Academy.
Can we visit before choosing a program?
Absolutely. A tour takes about 30 minutes, and your child is welcome. Meet the team, explore the classrooms and talk through age, schedule and readiness. You can explore this school year or plan for next year, with no pressure to enroll. We’ll follow up on your tour request to arrange a time.
Ask Us Anything
What would you like to know?
Ask about start dates, schedules, program options, or your child's first school experience. You don't need to be ready for a tour.
Tap a topic to start your question:
Dr. Michelle Peterson will reply personally by email. She responds on weekdays, usually the same day.
Your information is private. We'll only use it to answer your question. Privacy Policy
Visit Spark Academy
Come picture your child here.
Meet the teachers, explore the classrooms, and tell us about your child.
✓ About 30 minutes
✓ Bring your child
✓ No pressure to enroll
Prefer to call? 309-291-3292 We may be in the classroom — leave a message. We return calls on weekdays, usually the same day.
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Request a tour.
Share your name and a way to reach you. We'll follow up to arrange a time for your family.
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See their day. Talk it through.
Explore the classrooms, meet the team, and talk about the program, schedule, and start date that fit.
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Get ready for their first day.
When you're ready, we'll guide you through enrollment and help your child feel at home.