Early Spark Academy & Childcare

💦 MUD DAY IS COMING TO EARLY SPARK ACADEMY! 💦

Get ready to dig, splash, mix, create, and explore!

Join us for an afternoon of muddy fun where children can experience the joy of outdoor play, sensory exploration, creativity, and discovery. From mud kitchens and nature-inspired activities to hands-on messy play, this is an event your child won’t want to miss.

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Early Spark Academy & Childcare

Research shows that outdoor sensory play helps support creativity, problem-solving, confidence, social skills, and healthy development—and it’s FUN!

✔ Wear clothes that can get messy
✔ Bring a towel and a change of clothes
✔ Come ready to explore

Spots are limited, so reserve yours today!

🌐 Visit: bit.ly/MUDDAY to RSVP

🍎 FREE GSRP NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL 2026! 🍎

Did you know your child may qualify for FREE preschool through Michigan’s GSRP program?

At Early Spark Academy & Childcare, children learn through hands-on exploration, meaningful relationships, and engaging experiences designed to build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

✨ Reggio-Inspired Learning
✨ Child-Led Exploration
✨ Natural Outdoor Play
✨ Family-Centered Approach
✨ DHS/MDHHS Accepted

We also have openings in our:
👶 Infant Program
🚶 Toddler Program
🎨 Preschool Program
🎓 Pre-K Program
🌞 Summer Camp
🎒 After-School Care

📍 Southfield, MI
🌐 Visit www.earlysparkacademy.com to enroll or schedule a tour today!

🌿 Mud Day is coming to Early Spark Academy on Sunday, June 28! 🌿

We noticed an error on the original flyer, but the information has been updated and the correct registration link is now live.

Join us for an afternoon of mud kitchens, sensory play, nature exploration, and messy fun! Outdoor sensory experiences help children build creativity, confidence, problem-solving skills, and a connection with the natural world.

Use the link in the comments to RSVP, come dressed for a mess, and ready for adventure!

🍕🌿 Pizza, anyone? Well… mud pizza! 😄

At Early Spark Academy, our mud kitchen is more than just messy fun, it’s a powerful learning environment where children explore, create, and make sense of the world around them.

As children mix, scoop, pour, stir, and “cook,” they are developing:

✨ Creativity and imagination
✨ Problem-solving skills
✨ Early math concepts (measuring, comparing, counting)
✨ Language and communication skills
✨ Fine motor strength and coordination
✨ Cooperation and teamwork with peers

Outdoor learning experiences like our mud kitchen encourage children to take risks, think critically, and engage in meaningful hands-on discovery that simply can’t be replicated with a worksheet.

And yes… getting a little messy is part of the learning too. ❤️

Our natural playground is coming along beautifully, and the children are already loving it so far!

At Early Spark Academy, we believe the outdoor environment is an extension of the indoor classroom — a space where learning continues through exploration, creativity, movement, and discovery.

Natural playgrounds spark:
-Imagination
-Critical thinking
-Problem-solving
-Collaboration
-Creativity
-Risk assessment & confidence
-Communication
-Curiosity and inquiry

The best part? It will continue to grow and evolve alongside the children’s interests and ideas. More materials, experiences, and opportunities for exploration are still to come!

At Early Spark Academy, we believe the environment is the third teacher — even outside. ☀️