Children's Learning Academy
Where big dreams
get their spark.
DreamSpark Academy helps kids 1–14 discover what they love — through play, art, code, and stage. Small groups, big curiosity, a center near you.
Programs by age
Built for every stage.
Pick your child's age band — each one is a world of its own, led by educators who actually get kids.
Sensory Play
Sparks
Guided texture, sound, and movement play that builds little brains and steadier hands.
Music & Movement
Sparks
Rhymes, rhythm, and dancing that turn a wiggly toddler into a confident mover.
Little Builders
Sparks
Big blocks, soft shapes, and first friendships in a calm, cozy room.
Art Lab
Explorers
Paint, clay, and messy-making that teaches kids to trust their own ideas.
Story Stage
Explorers
Acting, puppets, and storytelling that grow big vocabularies and bigger confidence.
Nature Club
Explorers
Plants, bugs, and outdoor quests that make the world feel huge and friendly.
Code & Robotics
Makers
Block coding and real robots — the first taste of building something that works.
Young Inventors
Makers
STEM challenges where failing forward is the whole point (and the fun).
Drama & Story
Makers
Scripts, characters, and a real show for families at term's end.
Media Studio
Trailblazers
Video, audio, and design — make the stuff they already love, on purpose.
Leadership Lab
Trailblazers
Projects, pitches, and peer mentoring that turn ideas into impact.
STEM Squad
Trailblazers
Bigger builds and real competitions — for kids who've caught the bug.
Find your local center
A DreamSpark near you.
We're in neighborhoods across the U.S. and Canada. Type your city or state/province to see the closest centers.
Start typing to see centers — we'll narrow it down as you go.
Why DreamSpark
Small groups. Real spark.
Certified educators
Every coach is trained in early learning and first aid — not just a helper with a whistle.
Trusted1:8 ratio
Small groups mean your kid is seen, heard, and actually known by name.
AttentionBilingual rooms
English and French flow side by side — a second language picked up by playing, not drilling.
EN / FRSafe & nurturing
Locked check-in, warm spaces, and a culture where it's okay to be exactly who you are.
SafeProgress you see
A short, honest note after every term — what they tried, what they loved, what's next.
GrowthFlexible schedules
After-school, weekends, and camps that bend around real family life.
EasyMeet the team
The people behind the spark.
DreamSpark Academy is owned by ToyBox Operations LLC — former public educators and technology entrepreneurs on a mission to give every child a strong start. Get to know the administrative team.
Own a DreamSpark
Turn a spark into a business.
DreamSpark is a franchise — proven programs, full training, and a brand parents already trust. Opening new centers every season.
Book a free trial
Come play for a day.
No pitch, no pressure — just a free session and a real look at the room. We'll follow up within a day.