The Preschool & Pre-K Classrooms
In our preschool and pre-K classrooms, children thrive as they channel their curiosity and energy into playful exploration, expressing their individuality and celebrating the unique qualities of their friends.
Ages 2.9 years to 5 years
The preschool and pre-K years are a time of tremendous growth as children expand their processing, social, and foundational learning skills. During this developmental stage, children are eager to learn, explore, and express themselves. Our preschool and pre-K classrooms are designed to support this critical period by fostering independence, creativity and a love of learning. We provide a rich, engaging environment that encourages hands-on learning, social interaction, and skill-building through play across key areas of your child’s development.
Nurturing curious minds and caring hearts
Preschoolers and pre-K children are naturally curious and eager to connect with others. Our program nurtures this curiosity and fosters strong relationships by providing experiences that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and meaningful play. As children explore early literacy, math, and foundational academic skills, they also learn empathy, cooperation, and conflict resolution through guided social interactions and group play. Our caring teachers model positive behavior, support emotional growth, and help children build the self-confidence they need to thrive—both in learning and in life.
Growing strong bodies, bright minds, and creative spirits
As children grow, they develop the physical, cognitive, and creative skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning. In our schools, active play on state-of-the-art playgrounds helps build strength, balance, and coordination, while fine motor skills are strengthened through hands-on activities like drawing, cutting, and writing. Language and literacy development is woven into every part of the day through storytelling, singing, and engaging reading instruction that builds vocabulary and fosters a love of books. At the same time, our thoughtfully designed environments invite children to explore the world through art, music, and imaginative play—sparking creativity, building confidence, and encouraging new ways of thinking and understanding.
Hear from our families
My son has been going to Little Sprouts in Arlington since January. He's in the infant room with Miss Izzy and Miss Christina. They take excellent care of my son, he is always so happy when he sees them at drop-off. I just love getting the pictures during the day and seeing the fun activities they have him doing. We are happy we went with Little Sprouts in Arlington!
Little Sprouts Melrose is a truly positive and welcoming environment for both children and staff. The school provides exceptional care and education for infants through preschool, and it’s inspiring to work alongside such educated and
dedicated teachers. What stands out most is the strong partnership between families and staff—parents are deeply involved and form a supportive, connected community that makes this school feel like a second home.
We’re so thankful for the amazing care our 2-year-old daughter receives at Little Sprouts. The team is incredibly thoughtful and attentive — especially when it comes to managing her food allergies, which gives us such peace of mind. They’ve made her (and us) feel so comfortable from day one. Our daughter comes home happy, singing new songs, chatting about her teachers, and proudly showing off her arts and crafts. It’s clear she's not only safe, but loved and truly cared for.
Ms. Nicole and Ms. Tanisha are the best! Our son has been going to Little Sprouts in Wilmington for a couple of months and we are very impressed with the care and early education he receives at a such young age. He is in the toddler class and through play and activities he is learning so much. The teachers are caring, competent and really stick to a routine and a curriculum. Thank you Little Sprouts and the entire staff at the Wilmington location!
I have worked with Little sprouts for 13 years and counting- and now I have my infant enrolled at the center. I love my years of teaching, and I’m so thankful for an amazing environment for my son to learn and grow. Walking into the school there is so much evidence of learning, and we are filled with an amazing group of staff that has much experience with children. I’m happy to work here with people who share a love for kids just like I do!
Ready to learn more?
Our Enrollment team is ready to answer all your questions—from classroom availability to what a typical day for your little one might look like.