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Now enrolling for fall — a few spots left in Toddlers and Pre-K.

Daycare & preschool · 6 weeks to 5 years

A joyful place to learn and grow

Warm teachers, small groups, and days full of play, stories, and fresh air — so your little one grows in confidence and you go to work with peace of mind.

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Preschoolers painting with watercolors at a low wooden table while their teacher kneels beside them

Every day at Sprout

  • Play-based early literacy
  • Outdoor time twice a day
  • Fresh meals cooked on site
  • Art, music, and movement
A toddler stacking natural wooden blocks on a light oak floor

4.9 from 120+ parent reviews

“Our daughter runs in every morning. The teachers send photos at lunch and know exactly what she's been curious about all week.”

Maya R. Parent of a Twos student

Programs by age

Room to grow, at every age

Each classroom is built around what children that age need most — from cuddles and floor time to big questions and first letters. Small groups, the same caring teachers, all year.

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  1. 6 wks – 12 mos Infants Unhurried, responsive care that follows each baby's own rhythm for feeding, napping, and play. 1 teacher : 4 Full days, Mon–Fri
  2. 12 – 24 mos Toddlers First words, first friends, and plenty of room to climb, pour, stack, and explore. 1 teacher : 4 Full or part days
  3. 2 – 3 yrs Twos Big feelings, bigger imaginations. Pretend play, early language, and gentle potty learning. 1 teacher : 6 Full or part days
  4. 3 – 5 yrs Preschool & Pre-K Letters, numbers, and questions answered by doing — so kindergarten feels like the next adventure. 1 teacher : 8 Full or school-day
Preschoolers watering raised vegetable beds in a sunny garden A teacher reading a picture book to toddlers on a woven rug

A day at Sprout

Rhythm, not rush

Children thrive on a day they can predict. Ours moves gently between busy and calm, indoors and out — with plenty of time to finish what they started.

  1. 7:00 am

    Gentle arrivals

    Breakfast, a warm hello, and quiet play while friends trickle in.

  2. 9:00 am

    Circle and discovery

    Songs, a question of the day, then hands-on centers — blocks, art, science.

  3. 10:30 am

    Garden and outdoor play

    Climbing, digging, and tending our raised beds, rain or shine.

  4. 12:00 pm

    Lunch and rest

    A family-style meal, then a story and a nap in a calm, dim room.

  5. 3:00 pm

    Snack and projects

    Small-group projects, music and movement, and more time outside.

  6. 6:00 pm

    Pick-up and a daily note

    A photo and a few lines about the day, sent before you arrive.

Our approach

Safe hands. Open minds.

We keep groups small so every child is known, and we hire teachers who love this age — then give them time to plan, train, and stay. Children learn through play; families get honest, daily communication.

Secure keypad entry, allergy-aware kitchen, and daily cleaning checklists come standard.

State-licensed childcare center · License #CC-40218

Teacher-to-child ratio in our infant and toddler rooms
1:4
Of teachers CPR and first-aid certified
100%
Caring for families in Springfield
12 yrs

Questions

Good questions, answered

What ages do you care for?

We welcome children from six weeks old through Pre-K, until they start kindergarten.

What are your hours?

We're open Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 6:00pm. Part-day and school-day options are available for Toddlers and older.

How does enrollment work?

Start with a tour. If Sprout feels right, we'll hold a spot with a registration form and deposit, then plan a gentle transition week with you.

Are meals included?

Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks are cooked in our kitchen each day, and we plan around allergies and family diets.

How will I know how my child's day went?

You'll get photos and short notes through our parent app during the day, plus a quick hello from their teacher at pick-up.

What is your sick-child policy?

Children stay home with a fever, vomiting, or a contagious rash, and can return after 24 hours symptom-free. We'll always call you first.

Come see Sprout for yourself

Tours take about 30 minutes, run weekday mornings, and little ones are welcome to come along. Call or email and we will find a time that works.

Call to book a tour hello@sprout.example
Address
88 Willow Lane, Springfield · Directions
Hours
Mon–Fri · 7:00am–6:00pm Closed on federal holidays and two teacher-planning days a year