Mission Statement

Our mission is to empower children through a well-rounded educational experience that nurtures their minds, hearts, and spirits. We are committed to fostering intellectual and spiritual growth through hands-on projects, prayer/reflection, and interactive activities that explore language arts, science, math, cultures, life skills, virtues (good qualities) and art. We are also committed to fostering our kids’ ownership of their own learning, and as such, our roles as parents are more as facilitators helping kids reach their learning goals, rather than lecturers. Our vision is to equip children with the tools they need to think critically, solve problems collaboratively, and grow into compassionate, confident, and capable individuals who contribute positively to their families, communities, and the world.

Monday Program- SPARK Goals Day (PK-6th grade)

Students work with their parents on their own personal academic goals and share what they learn with the group or a partner. Each day will begin with a morning circle, which includes a student sharing an inspirational quote or a prayer from any faith, along with a virtue of the week, such as kindness. Students then have individualized learning blocks for language arts, math, science, and an elective. Between learning blocks, students have recess, snack, and lunch together.

Electives such as art, theater, cooking, and music are done in collaborative groups.

In our homeschool journey, we have found it very beneficial to have our children work with other parents as well, so if parents want to partner together or to teach each other's students during a learning block, they are more than welcome to do so.

Drop-off students are assigned a parent guide to assist them through the school day.

Friday Program- SPARK Team Learning Day

Big Sparks Team (Grades 4-6)

Students engage in team activities and project-based learning for language arts, cultural studies, science, math, virtues (good qualities) and business. The learning is led by the students as much as possible with the guidance of parents. This provides opportunities for our kids to rise to their potential as leaders and collaborators.

Class begins with a prayer from any faith or an inspirational quote that is chosen by one of the students and their parent.

Little Sparks Team (Grades K-3)

Little Sparks lessons are Montessori-inspired, involving language arts, math, cultural studies, art and virtues (good qualities). Students lead the whole-group lessons with guidance from the parents and also participate in activity centers. Class begins with an inspirational quote or prayer that a parent and child choose together from any faith background.

Schedule and Site Info

Mondays and Fridays

One-day option and drop-off options are available

9:30-2:00

3332 Orange St, Riverside, CA 92501 (Baha'i Center)

Our Friday program is designed for students in kinder and above, so younger siblings cannot join. The Monday program can accommodate a limited amount of younger siblings- please inquire if interested.

This is a peanut-free program; please check that snacks and lunches are peanut-free.

Families from all faiths are welcome.

Registration Process

1. Join our interest list and have a conversation with one of our coordinators so we can get to know you and answer any questions you have about the program. You are welcome to join for a day before registering.
2. If it seems like a good fit, fill out the registration forms.
3. Submit a background check if you are joining as a parent guide, or complete our background check process.

Fees

If a parent or adult family member is involved with one of the classes, there is no monthly fee.

A requirement of the facility is that every parent working with the students must have a background check and we request that each parent covers the cost for theirs, which is about $25.

Fees for drop-off program

1-day program: $90 per month

2-day program: $180 per month

Drop-off fees are based on an average of $25 per school day; therefore, fees do not change depending on the amount of school days in a month.

Parent Responsibilities

Parents that will be guides (teachers) or aides will do the following:

Create activities that align with our mission statement.
Guide the students to collaborate, problem-solve, and think critically during activities.
Provide feedback on academic assignments.
Participate in occasional trainings/parent meetings

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a day to visit, call Emily at 559-905-1237.

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Meet the Founders: Evelyn Luna & Emily Sadeghi

Together, we bring over 35 years of combined experience in education—and more importantly, a shared passion for creating a space where children are nurtured not just academically, but as whole individuals with unique gifts and purposes.

Evelyn is a college counselor with over 15 years in education, including 9 years at the community college level where she’s developed holistic programs to support students’ academic and personal growth. As a homeschooling mom, she’s embraced a Montessori-inspired, project-based approach with her daughter—nurturing her mind, heart, and spirit. Watching her child thrive has been a driving force in creating this co-op. Evelyn believes deeply in helping children build life foundations—confidence, communication, critical thinking, and faith—that prepare them not only for academic success, but for meaningful lives of purpose and contribution.

Emily holds master’s degrees in Teaching and Speech Pathology and has worked in schools for nearly 20 years. She began her journey teaching English in El Salvador, and has served as a tutor, educator, and elementary speech pathologist for the last 14 years. Emily has also dedicated two decades to teaching interfaith classes to elementary and middle school students, and currently coordinates Unity Builders, an interfaith character education program for children. Her homeschooling journey over the past 4 years opened her eyes to the power of alternative teaching methodologies, especially Montessori-based learning, and the transformation it brings to children when learning is joyful, reflective, and child-led.

This co-op was born from our shared experiences—as educators, mothers, and women of faith—who have witnessed the incredible growth that happens when children are guided, not lectured; when they are invited to lead, explore, and grow through hands-on learning, teamwork, and real-world connection.

We’re building more than a learning group. We’re building a village—one that honors the potential in every child and empowers families to walk this journey together. We’d love for your family to be a part of it.