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Welcome To A Safe and Engaging Space
Where Curiosity
Leads to Growth
Preschool & Childcare Serving Southfield, MI
A Place Imagined for Our Children, and Yours
Founded by Amanda Bailey, M.Ed., and Nyanatee Bailey, Ph.D. Candidate, each with over 20 years of experience in education and leadership, Early Spark Academy is built on a foundation of expertise in whole-child development, curriculum development, instructional technology, and business leadership.
Amanda, a certified PK-8th-grade teacher with a Master’s Degree in Educational Technology, has worked as a Pre-K teacher, Technology Integration Director, and Early Childhood Specialist.
Nyanatee has expertise in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as business operations. He ensures the academy’s sustainability and alignment with community needs, always keeping the multiple intelligences theory as a guiding principle.
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Our Mission
At Early Spark Academy, our mission is to nurture the whole child by providing safe, engaging, and inspiring learning experiences that honor each child’s unique ways of learning. Through a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach, strong family partnerships, and hands-on exploration, we spark curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Values That Align with Yours
Child-Centered Learning
We honor each child’s unique learning style, interests, and strengths, nurturing growth through joyful exploration, creativity, and discovery.
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Safe & Nurturing Care
We provide a secure, loving environment where children feel trusted, respected, and inspired to explore with confidence.
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Family Partnerships & Trust
We see parents as a child’s first teacher, building trust through open communication, shared goals, and strong partnerships.
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Lifelong Curiosity
We spark imagination and wonder, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
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Whole-Child Development
We support children socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively, helping them build confidence and skills that last a lifetime.
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Respect & Inclusion
We embrace every child and family, honoring diversity and creating a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and welcomed.
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Open Communication
From daily updates to family events, we make sure parents feel connected to their child’s day and our community.
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Community & Connection
Through workshops, events, and partnerships, we foster a network where children and families feel supported, empowered, and engaged.
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Inspired by Reggio Emilia and the Multiple Intelligences Approach
At Early Spark Academy, we see every child as curious, capable, and full of potential. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the multiple intelligences approach, our play-based program values each child’s unique learning style. With the guidance of the “three teachers” (parent, teacher, and environment), our learning spaces inspire exploration, creativity, and connection. Through hands-on projects and meaningful play, we nurture academic readiness, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning.
Explorers
Toddlers
12 months - 30 months
Adventurers
Young Preschoolers
2 - 3 years
Investigators
Preschoolers
3 - 4 years
Innovators
Prekindergarten/Kindergarten
(mixed age)
3.5 - 5 years
