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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.

Our education pillars

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.

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

Little sprouts in Lawrence are doing great job with my two little ones, they take good care of my 5month old girl who just started with them, all the teachers in infant 3 are awesome, respectful, friendly and very caring . Also the pre school 1! in fact I really appreciate all the support they give to my kid and all the children they take care of they are wonderful people, I also appreciate all the management team they are the best. So lucky to be part of the school.
Taiwo Shonde
we lucked out finding this place! great school that has continually invested in the children and facilities to get even better. my kid loves it there, and has been with them since she was an infant. she considers her all the teachers she's had as her friends, and still goes to visit her former ones frequently, even though she's moved up. not only that but she's learning and thriving, and everyone that works there deserves credit for it.
Chris Boehmer
We love Little Sprouts! Our son has been there since 3+ months and has grown there emotionally and intellectually. The teachers are warm and wonderful and we treasure the community we've built there. Our son will age out of the school next year and we're already sad about it. I don't think anything will compare!
Rebecca Brophy
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
My wife and I can't say enough positive things about Little Sprouts Watertown. Our 3 year old has been there for just over 6 months and absolutely loves the center. The ability to get outside and be active on their playgrounds is fantastic. The teachers have been so supportive and nurturing as our daughter develops. Just an amazing place!
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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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