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Spark Academy

1989 N Morton Ave, Morton, IL 615505.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$350

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About Spark Academy

Spark Academy is a licensed child care center in Morton, Illinois. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $350 to $700.

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 3 through kindergarten; enrichment programs up to age 13
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 through kindergarten; enrichment programs up to age 13
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumExperience Early Learning (Purposeful Play Framework)
EnrichmentSpanish, STEM, Art, Communication, Music and Movement (five daily enrichments)
Staff-to-child ratio5:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Class sizeMaximum 10-12 students per class
StaffEvery Spark teacher holds a degree and credential in education
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Discounts10% discount for full-year payment
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Spark Academy lists monthly tuition from $350 to $700. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tazewell County has a median price of $182 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3's Preschool to 2 or 3 days/wk, from $350/month$350
Kindergarten (age 5 by Sep 30), M–F, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, $700/month$700
Kindergarten Prep (age 5 by Nov 30), T/Th, M/W/F, or M–F, from $400/month$400
Camp Play, Mon–Fri, June–July, $50/day (summer sale price $45/day)$50 a day
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Tazewell County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$280
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$215
Home daycare$178

Preschool

Center$182
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$54
Home daycare$47

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Spark Academy

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
48 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#620000
See the state's record

Inspections

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Illinois publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Illinois Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Home daycare

Gail M. Zeller

Morton, IL 61550 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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FAQ

Questions about Spark Academy

Is Spark Academy licensed?

Yes. Illinois Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Spark Academy have inspection violations?

Illinois Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Spark Academy care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Spark Academy's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Spark Academy cost?

Monthly tuition from $350 to $700, as it lists it.

What is Spark Academy's phone number?

(309) 213-6383.

Where is Spark Academy?

1989 N Morton Ave, Morton, IL 61550. The nearest other daycare we list is Blue Jays Learning Center, 1 miles away.

Sources: Illinois Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).