Welcome
At Little Sprouts Childcare Center, we are committed to meeting your child right where they are, and adjusting our approach, focus, and classroom environment to align with their unique interests and individual needs. Whether your child is an eager explorer, an imaginative creator, or a cautious observer, we strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters their growth and supports the whole family.
A different kind of childcare
“Let the child be the scriptwriter, the director, and the actor in his own play.”
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The Village is a looping program that emphasizes emotional security and relationships between children and caregivers.
Children are divided into Littles (6 weeks -30 months) and Middles (30-48 months), with caregivers remaining in their rooms until the youngest transitions. This continuity fosters deeper connections and trust. If an older child moves to the Middles or leaves the program, the supportive community on the main floor facilitates smooth transitions through caregiver collaboration.
It truly takes a village, so let our team of caregivers be yours.
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The Littles Program accommodates eight children and serves as the starting point of our hybrid loop program. We accept children at both ends of our age range, which means some older children will transition up sooner based on their developmental readiness. When the youngest child in the Littles room reaches 30 months, the children and their caregivers will move to the Middles space. This transition marks the completion of one cycle, after which we open enrollment for a new group of infants.
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Our Middles Program has space for thirteen children. We reserve spaces for those moving up from our infant program, but enroll for the remaining spaces as they become available. When a child reaches 36 months, you have the option to move them to the Wildflowers program or keep them in the Middles until they are 48 months, which ends our loop.
Our Program
The Village
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Our preschool program, which we call Un-Preschool, has seventeen spaces. This program runs separately from our main loop because it takes a special kind of caregiver to facilitate it. As before, spaces are offered first to the children coming from The Village program but enrollment is open to anyone interested as availability allows. It is a year-round, all-day program with curriculum determined by the children’s interests.
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We use months rather than years as a reminder that, while they can seem wise beyond their years, children are still learning and we need to have realistic expectations for their behavior.
Wildflowers
Consistent
At Little Sprouts Childcare Center, we understand the importance of consistency in a child's early years and we are proud to offer continuity of care to our children and their families. This means that children are largely with the same caregivers and group of children until they leave our program, allowing for a deeper and more meaningful connection to form between children, families, and caregivers.
Child-Centered
In our program, children are given the freedom to direct their own learning and play experiences, with guidance and support from their caregivers. The focus is on following the child's interests and needs, rather than imposing a predetermined curriculum or schedule. This approach allows children to develop a sense of ownership over their learning and fosters their natural curiosity and creativity.
Respectful
Our program’s core principle is respect, emphasizing the importance of building relationships based on trust and understanding with each child. We create a nurturing environment where children feel safe and empowered to express themselves. By prioritizing genuine connections, we ensure that every child is not only seen and heard but also valued for their unique identity.
