Awards & Honors
Little Sprouts has been recognized and honored by local, state, national and international organizations for our work in early education and humanitarian learning. Following is a list of organizations recognizing the impact Little Sprouts is making in our community and beyond.
Enterprise Bank Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2010
- Awarded to Susan Leger-Ferraro, Little Sprouts Founder and President.
- The award recognizes and celebrates entrepreneurial spirit, vision, innovation, determination and persistance.
2010 SBA Massachusetts Women in Business Champion Award
- Presented to Susan Leger-Ferraro, Little Sprouts Founder and President, for fulfilling a commitment to the advancement ofwomen's business ownership.
Social Justice Award
- Awarded to Susan Leger-Ferraro, Little Sprouts Founder and President.- The award honors women who advocate, by bringing justice and opportunity to women, children and families.
Athena Award
- Awarded to Susan Leger-Ferraro, Little Sprouts Founder and President.- Honors achievements in women's leadership as an outstanding women-owned business.
Beacon of Hope Award
- Recognizing Little Sprouts for its commitment to helping homeless families in the Massachusetts area.
U.S. Department of Education
- 3-time recipient of the Early Reading First grant- Designated “Preschool Center of Excellence”
Best of the Best, Merrimack Valley and Southern NH
Massachusetts School Committee Partners in Education Award, 2006, 2007, 2008
100 Top Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts, 2007 & 2008
Top Diversity-Owned Business in Massachusetts, 2008
Little Sprouts schools are accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children.
