Can my child start after turning three?
Dr. Michelle Peterson introduces Fresh 3’s Fridays and the opportunity to begin during the school year when a place is available.
Explore the interview seriesFresh 3's Fridays · Morton, Illinois
Friday preschool in Morton, IL.
One day a week. The full Spark experience.
A whole morning of friendship, purposeful play, and small discoveries. A place to call their own, every Friday.
2026–2027 class is full. Hoping to start in January? 3's Preschool still has Mon/Wed & Tue/Thu spots available — Explore 3's Preschool →
Fridays · 8:30–11:30 AM
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Rolling Age-3 Starts
2026–2027 Class Full · Fall 2027 Waitlist Open
- For your child
- Start when they turn 3Potty trained · Places subject to availability
- Their morning
- Fridays, 8:30–11:30 AMA full preschool morning, once a week
- Monthly tuition
- $100, all-inclusiveTen-month billing & deposit details
Rolling Birthday Enrollment
A place to belong, from their third birthday.
There is no fall deadline to catch. Once your child is three and potty trained, they can join during the school year when a place is available. Teachers help them find their feet in a small, familiar classroom.
- First friendships. Practice sharing, taking turns, and playing together.
- A gentle start. Stay to help your child settle in if you'd like. Teachers share an update at pickup.
- The whole Spark. Our Purposeful Play Framework, in a class of no more than 12.
Friday Enrichment Spotlight
Music & Movement every Friday: alongside academic play and the monthly Developmental Playroom, Friday mornings celebrate rhythm, song, and joyful coordination.
8:30 – 11:30 AM Rhythm
A Friday full of discovery.
Three hours, with time to imagine, move, make friends, and learn.
Morning Hours
8:30 – 11:30 AM
Class Cap & Ratio
Max 12 · 5:1 Ratio
- Academic Play
- 90 minutes
- Teacher-guided play shaped around your child's learning goals.
- Developmental Playroom
- 30 minutes
- A new world to explore as the classroom theme changes each month.
- Daily Enrichment
- 30 minutes
- Friday is Music & Movement: rhythm, expression, and joyful motion.
- Outdoor Play
- 15 minutes
- Fresh air and room to move.
- Snack & Bathroom Break
- 15 minutes
- A shared snack and everyday independence.
All-Inclusive Tuition
Everything they need, included.
Teachers, curriculum, school supplies, art materials, and daily snack. No supply lists or mid-year costs.
Friday is a complete preschool morning, 8:30–11:30 AM. If your child later wants more school mornings, combine Friday with one or both two-day 3's Preschool classes. Three mornings total $450/month; all five total $600/month. We'll confirm openings before you add days.
Grow at your child's pace (8:30–11:30 AM)
1 Morning / Wk
$100/mo
Fresh 3's Fridays
3 Mornings / Wk
$450/mo
Fri + M/W or T/Th
5 Mornings / Wk
$600/mo
Monday – Friday
- Billed over 10 months, alongside the public school year.
- One $100 non-refundable deposit per child, including combined classes. It is additional to tuition, not credited toward it.
Financial Assistance Available Spark Academy proudly accepts Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) funding for all core programs. Eligible families may qualify for assistance with preschool costs. Learn More About CCAP
Starting partway through a month? Tuition is prorated for the scheduled days from your child's first day.
Ask about tuition or a start date →Common Questions
A few questions, answered.
Straightforward details on rolling age-3 starts, potty training, and how Friday mornings work.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Yes. All students at Spark Academy — across every program — must be fully potty trained before their first day. If your child is still working on potty training, we recommend waiting until they have achieved independence before enrolling.
Can my child enroll if they have never been to preschool before?
Yes. Friday offers a complete preschool morning once a week, with purposeful play, familiar teachers and time to make friends. You can stay to help your child transition if you'd like, and teachers share an update at pickup. Talk with us about their first mornings.
What if my child's birthday is mid-year — can they really start then?
Yes. Children can join once they turn three and are fully potty trained, including during the school year. There is no fall birthday cutoff. Ask about a start date and we'll confirm availability with you.
Is Fresh 3's Fridays the same quality as the full 3's program?
It is the same program. Same teachers. Same Purposeful Play Framework. Same individualized approach. Same enrichment, Developmental Playroom, and daily schedule structure. The only variable is the number of days per week.
What happens if we want to add more days later?
When places are available, you can add Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday, or both through 3's Preschool. Friday plus either two-day class totals $450/month. All three classes total $600/month for Monday–Friday, 8:30–11:30 AM. The enrollment deposit is per child, so adding a class does not add another deposit.
Is there a waitlist?
Fresh 3's Fridays is capped at 12 students. Ask about a place for your child; we'll tell you whether there is an opening or a waitlist for the start date you have in mind.
Ask Us Anything
What would you like to know?
Ask about start dates, schedules, tuition, or your child's first school experience. You don't need to be ready for a tour.
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Dr. Michelle Peterson will reply personally by email. She responds on weekdays, usually the same day.
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Prefer to call? 309-291-3292
Visit Spark Academy
Come meet their Friday people.
You don't need every answer before you visit. Bring your child and see where their Friday friendships could begin.
✓ About 30 minutes
✓ Bring your child
✓ No pressure to enroll
Join the Fall 2027 Waitlist
Hoping for a January 2027 start? See open 3's Preschool mornings →
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.