Preschools who wish to apply for SPARK may do so in CMS. However, they should check that they meet the following eligibility criteria before application:

• The preschool has a license tenure of 24 months;

• The preschool has been in operation for at least a year;

• The preschool leader has been appointed in the preschool for at least 3 months;

• The preschool has ECDA registered teachers with valid Letter of Notification (LON) to facilitate children’s learning at every level;

• The preschool must meet the minimum enrolment numbers for all levels offered;

• The preschool’s curriculum is aligned to EYDF and NEL.