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What if school was a journey, Not a system?

Every family who joins Acton is taking a meaningful step — to embrace a new kind of education built on trust, growth, and the belief that every child is a hero in the making. We don’t see this as an enrollment. We see it as a partnership.

For Learners Age 5-7
(more ages coming soon)

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Our Spark Studio (Ages 5-7)

Learning Through Wonder, Play, and Purpose
 

At Acton Academy Santa Barbara, our Spark Studio is where the adventure begins. Designed for learners aged 5 to 7, this studio is a nurturing environment that ignites curiosity, fosters independence, and lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. 

Core Objectives

Whole-Child Development

We focus on nurturing the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social aspects of each child, ensuring a balanced growth that prepares them for future challenges

Purposeful Play

Through imaginative play and collaborative activities, learners develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and resilience.​

Character and Community

Emphasizing compassion, responsibility, and teamwork, we cultivate a studio culture where learners support and inspire one another.​

Montessori-Inspired Learning

Children engage with hands-on materials that promote self-directed exploration, critical thinking, and a sense of accomplishment.​

Foundational Academics

We introduce reading, writing, and math in a manner that is engaging and tailored to each child's pace, ensuring mastery and confidence.​

We believe every child has a calling.
Do you?

Events

Curious? Got 20 Minutes? Let’s Connect
Curious? Got 20 Minutes? Let’s Connect
By appointment
You pick and I'll be there
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50 E Alamar Ave. Santa Barbara, CA, USA

Explore a new vision for education

one that honors your child’s potential, passion, and path.

“Education is experience, and the essence of experience is self-reliance.”
— Merlyn, The Once and Future King

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." 
— Anaïs Nin

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn."
— Benjamin Franklin,

 

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