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Private kindergarten in Morton

Five mornings a week. A small class, individual attention and purposeful play as your child grows as a reader, thinker and friend.

  • Age 5 by September 30
  • 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
  • Monday–Friday
  • $700 per month
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Monday–Friday Only 5:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio Doctoral-Led Curriculum Morton, IL
Small group of kindergarteners engaged in a hands-on learning activity at Spark Academy in Morton, Illinois

Mornings, schedules & tuition

2026–27 school-year details, for reference. Ask us about future enrollment.

Kindergarten · Monday–Friday
$700 /month
Hours: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Age: Must be 5 by September 30th
Potty Training: Required
Monday–Friday is the only schedule option for Kindergarten.

Now accepting Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). Eligible families can use CCAP towards tuition.

What's included: All programming, curriculum materials, enrichment, developmental playroom, and outdoor play. No supply lists. No hidden fees. No additional costs. Tuition covers everything.

Payment Terms: Tuition is billed over 10 months. The 2026–27 full-year payment discount deadline was August 15, 2026.

Deposit: Enrollment requires a $100 non-refundable deposit.

A confident start to school

Build reading, writing and math skills alongside friendships, creative thinking and independence.

Small classes

A 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Expert-led learning

Founded by Dr. Michelle Peterson, Ed.D.

Purposeful play

Hands-on learning, enrichment and outdoor play.

Our approach to learning · Compare preschool daily schedules

Explore the daily schedule & enrichment

A morning of purposeful play

Spark's Kindergarten shares its daily structure with Kindergarten Prep — but with five full days a week and the depth of engagement appropriate for children who have built a strong foundation.

Academic Play
2.5 hours

Advanced literacy, numeracy, writing, early critical thinking, and complex problem-solving through teacher-guided purposeful play.

Developmental Playroom
30 minutes

Independent thinking, leadership in collaborative play, and creative initiative in a monthly-rotating student-directed environment.

Daily Enrichment
30 minutes

Spanish, STEM, Art, Communication, and Music & Movement — at kindergarten depth and complexity.

Outdoor Play
15 minutes

Physical development, peer relationship skills, and gross motor confidence.

Snack & Bathroom Break
15 minutes

Community, self-regulation, and independence routines.

Hours: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM · Schedule: Monday–Friday only

Why Monday–Friday Only

Spark's Kindergarten is a Monday-through-Friday program. There is no part-time option.

This isn't a logistical convenience — it's a developmental decision. Kindergarten is the year that sets the rhythms children will rely on through elementary school and beyond. Learning to show up, engage, focus, and participate every single day is a skill — and it's one that requires practice every single day to build.

For children who will transition to first grade in a public or private school, the ability to sustain a five-day-a-week schedule without disruption is one of the most practical forms of kindergarten readiness there is. Spark's Kindergarten students don't just learn kindergarten content — they develop the stamina, the routine, and the identity of being a full-time student.

The Developmental Playroom

Every Spark student gets 30 minutes in the Developmental Playroom every day. It's a student-directed space with rotating monthly themes that changes the environment itself — so the room a child walks into in September is not the same room they walk into in January.

For kindergarteners, the Playroom is where leadership, creative initiative, and collaborative problem-solving happen without teacher direction. The children decide what to build, how to play, and how to resolve conflicts. It's the space where social-emotional competence goes from concept to practice.

Enrichment — Five Subjects, Five Days a Week

Every kindergartener experiences a different enrichment subject every single day:

Mon Spanish
Tue STEM
Wed Art
Thu Communication
Fri Music & Movement

Because Kindergarten is a five-day program, your child experiences every enrichment subject every week — including Spanish on Mondays and STEM on Tuesdays. All enrichment is included in tuition. There are no add-on fees or separate registrations.

Children watching a science vortex tube with wonder during STEM enrichment at Spark Academy

See the classroom.
Ask your questions.

The best way to understand what Spark's Kindergarten offers is to stand in the classroom, meet the teachers, and watch what happens when ten five-year-olds show up ready to learn.

Schedule a tour and we'll show you everything — the daily rhythm, the Developmental Playroom, the enrichment setup, and the culture that makes this one of the most intentional kindergarten programs in Central Illinois.

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If you're not quite ready for a tour, that's okay too. Send us a question, and someone from our team will be in touch. Or call 309-291-3292.

Child turns 5 after September 30th? Learn about Kindergarten Prep →

Founded by Dr. Michelle Peterson, Ed.D. 5:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio DCFS Licensed · Morton, IL

Questions About Spark's Kindergarten Program

What is the age requirement for Kindergarten?
Your child must be five years old by September 30th and must be fully potty trained. Children who turn 5 between October 1st and November 30th should consider our Kindergarten Prep program.
Why is there no part-time option for Kindergarten?
Kindergarten at Spark is a Monday–Friday program only. Consistency is a core component of what makes the Kindergarten year effective — daily attendance builds the academic stamina, social routines, and self-regulation skills that research shows are among the strongest predictors of long-term school success. A partial schedule doesn't allow those patterns to develop fully.
How does Spark's Kindergarten compare to public kindergarten?
The most significant differences are class size (10–12 vs. 20–25), student-to-teacher ratio (5:1 vs. typically 25:1), curriculum philosophy (play-based vs. increasingly formal), and individualization (assessment-driven learning paths vs. pacing-guide instruction). Spark's program is not longer in the day — it is smaller, more intentional, and more personalized.
What comes after Spark's Kindergarten?
Most Spark Kindergarten graduates transition to first grade in public or private elementary school. They consistently arrive academically prepared, socially confident, and experienced in the daily routines of full-time school. Several families have reported that their children tested into advanced reading or math groupings in first grade.
What if we did Kindergarten Prep at Spark last year?
Spark's Kindergarten is a natural continuation for K-Prep families. Your child will already know their teachers, the school's rhythms, and the Purposeful Play Framework. The transition is seamless.
Is there a waitlist?
Spark Kindergarten is capped at 10–12 students. If you're interested, we recommend scheduling a tour early to discuss availability.

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