Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) SPARK Program

A free program to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Families living in zip codes 43205, 43206, 43207, 43211 or 43224 are eligible. The SPARK Program will come to your home or a location of your choice. They will work with you and your child to read books, learn new words, do preschool math, and write letters and numbers. Visit the website and complete the contact form to get started. Families outside of the zip codes listed above living in Franklin, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Mahoning, Stark, or Summit counties may be eligible for SPARK Programs through other community agencies.
(614) 355-0714
Nationwide Children’s SPARK Program: nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/courses-for-parents-and-kids/spark-program
Ohio SPARK Locations: ecresourcecenter.org/wba/content/spark/spark-locations