Heather Couture
Executive Director

I've been with Little Sprouts since: 1995. I've been with Little Sprouts for 12 years. I started teaching in preschool and have been a Director for the last 8 years.

My educational background is: I have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and am working towards a Bachelors Degree from Salem State College.

Fun facts about me: I have two children, age 9 and 6. I enjoy spending time at the beach, going for walks with my family, and attending my children's various sports activities.

I can be contacted: at 978.291.0342; hcouture@littlesprouts.com

Odilia Noone
Associate Director of Infant/Toddler Program

I've been with Little Sprouts since: January 2007. I started off teaching Kindergarten before being promoted to Associate Director.

My educational background is: I attended Umass Amherst, studying Sociology and Northern Essex Community College, majoring in ECE. I plan on completing my Bachelors degree next spring, then continuing with a Masters Degree in Education.

Fun facts about me: I absolutely love the Boston Celtics! My favorite players are Ray Allen and Glen Davis.

I can be contacted: at 978.291.0342; onoone@littlesprouts.com

Kelly A. Ward
Associate Director of Preschool/Kindergarten

I've been with Little Sprouts since: August 2005 as the Kindergarten teacher and was just promoted to the Preschool Associate Director role in Sept. 2006.

My educational background is: I am a graduate of Framingham State College receiving my Bachelor’s degree in English in the spring of 2006. I also received my Associates degree in science and Early Childhood Education from Northern Essex Community College. I have passed the Massachusetts teacher test and am also DEEC Infant, Toddler and preschool certified.

Fun facts about me: I enjoy relaxing with a movie and spending time with my friends and boyfriend. I also have a dog Molly and two hermit crabs at home. I enjoy taking my dog Molly for walks in my neighborhood.

I can be contacted: at 978.291.0342; kward@littlesprouts.com

Hours of Operation

Open Monday to Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday care is available on request

Center closes for the following holidays:

New Years Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following day, Christmas Day.

Closes at 12:00 noon on Martin Luther King Day for parent/teacher conferences, and closed last Friday in August for CHILD Conference.

Directions

FROM THE SOUTH:

Take 495 North to exit 44, Merrimack St.
Follow the signs to loop around to Merrimack St.
Take a Right at stop sign onto Merrimack St.
Turn right into Riverwalk Entrance (approximately .2 miles).
Little Sprouts is on the second floor.

FROM THE NORTH

Take 495 South to exit 44, Merrimack St.
Take a Right at stop sign onto Merrimack St.
Turn right into Riverwalk Entrance (approximately .2 miles).
Little Sprouts is on the second floor.