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Nurturing young minds for a brighter future

At Little Sprouts, our mission is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning by nurturing each child’s natural curiosity and creativity. We empower children to explore and grow, while fostering their social and emotional intelligence, resilience, and sense of belonging within a supportive and caring community. Our approach to early education emphasizes foundational language, knowledge, and skills that prepare our little learners to thrive. 

Our classrooms

As children grow, their needs evolve. Discover our intentionally designed environments to prepare for your child's developmental milestones, big or small.

6 weeks - 14 months

Infants

Welcome to the world, new friend! From the outset, Little Sprouts infant classrooms foster an environment of safety, comfort, and security.
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14 months - 2 years old

Toddlers

In the dynamic environment of our Little Sprouts toddler classrooms, children begin to acclimate to a schedule within a whole group setting.
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2 Years, 9 Months – 5 Years Old

Preschool & Pre-K

Little Sprouts preschool and pre-kindergarten classrooms honor and inspire the incredible connections that children infer about the objects, actions, and people in the world around them.
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Find a Little Sprouts school

Use our interactive map to find a school location best suited for your family’s needs.

What learning looks like at Little Sprouts

Our LEARN philosophy reflects our belief that a love of learning begins in childhood and lasts a lifetime. When your child is in our care, their safety, health, and well‑being come first—every day. We’re committed to nurturing and supporting your child, and earning your trust as a family.

Luminate

We create wonder by encouraging curiosity. We let questions lead learning and prioritize sensory play, process art, outdoor learning, and open-ended discovery.

Environment

Above all, we create environments that are safe and secure. From enforcing building security, to hiring trustworthy teachers, to prioritizing wellness, our number one priority is the health and safety of each and every little one in our care. Our environments are not only safe, but carefully set up with the intention of fostering exploration, curiosity, and learning.

Advocate

We build strong relationships and advocate for every child's needs. We honor each child's individuality, developmental journey, and natural pace for learning.

Respect

Our inclusive and diverse curriculum promotes equity by recognizing and valuing the unique backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and experiences of all children. We practice Anti-Bias Early Education, which means little ones are introduced to a wide range of cultural perspectives, fostering respect, empathy, and a sense of belonging.

Nurture

Through play, we help children develop critical cognitive, social and emotional skills, such as problem-solving, self-regulation, and communication. Our teachers nurture both emotional and physical safety, empowering children to explore and grow, while fostering their social and emotional intelligence and resilience.

How we keep your little ones safe

Clear communication is at the heart of our health and safety commitment. From daily updates to rigorous protocols, we take every precaution to keep children safe, supported, and families informed. 

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Why choose Little Sprouts?

Choosing a school or daycare center is not easy. We understand that there are many childcare options, and selecting a quality early childhood program is a big decision for your family. At Little Sprouts, we want you to feel confident and appreciated when you consider enrolling at one of our childcare centers. 

Low classroom ratios, dedicated caregivers, dynamic learning environments - there are so many reasons to choose Little Sprouts. Discover your reason today!

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What our families are saying

My daughter has attended Little Sprouts from infancy up to her current preschool classroom. We have been so impressed and happy with the quality of care and with her learning ! Our kiddo loves school, and I am so grateful to Ms. Bre and her staff for all the wonderful experiences our family has had. I’ve never had to worry about whether my child is safe, cared for, and loved in my absence, which is so important to me as a mom. Thank you for all you do!
Krissy Mendez
Little Sprouts South End is fantastic! The teachers are amazing, hands on and help make sure kids are learning. I love the school not just for its great academic approach but the administration is wonderful, facilities are clean and kids look forward to going to school
Doyin Adio
My child absolutely adores going to Little Sprouts. His teachers, Ms. Charlotte and Ms. Shelley are so great at creating a schedule that helps my son thrive. They are excellent communicators between everyone involved in helping care for my child. They keep the classroom clean, happy, and healthy! It makes my heart feel good to know my child is so happy at “school”
Jaimie Scaggs
Little Sprouts South End has been a dream come true for our family. Every single teacher (even those in other class rooms!) expresses such enthusiasm each time they see my daughter and she lights up at each exchange. My daughter has grown from infant to toddler in the caring hands of our LS family and it has been so joyful to see how happy she is to get to school each day. We could not be any happier with every single member of this facility!
Jay McCarthy
A million thanks to the teachers at little sprouts Lawrence!!! With the help of Ms. Kiki my daughter has developed her social skills by a ton! I appreciate the work they all do daily! Little sprouts I ask they get well compensated because they go above and beyond to make sure our kids well taken care of!
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Pursue a career that loves you back

Working at Little Sprouts is so much more than a job in childcare. It's the chance to make a lasting difference. Our staff dedicates their careers to helping children, families, and each other. We dedicate the majority of our tools and resources to recognizing, supporting, and promoting our teachers and leaders.

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