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.

Preschool students dancing around the classroom

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.

Preschool teacher with student
Preschooler using a giant colorful calendar
Preschooler playing with plastic building pieces

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. 

Preschool students taking part in nature-inspired play
Two preschool students smiling and playing with wooden blocks
Preschoolers Hopping on colorful stepping stones
Two preschool students waving and drawing on pink and purple paper with markers
Three preschool students taking part in table play with plastic building pieces

Hear from our families

We are so, so happy with LS Melrose. Rena and Sydney do a fantastic job with administration, hiring, and communications. They run a great school.

Our son's teachers, Ms. Nehemie and Ms. Jean, are absolutely fantastic. They are rays of light in our life. Dropping our child off with them every day is easy, and they take such good care of him. They are so communicative and it's amazing how much detail they can remember about every baby's day. We LOVE them and so does our child!
Caroline Culbertson
I am so impressed with the quality of care and education my child receives at this preschool. The teachers are so loving and nurturing, and I can see how much my child has grown and learned since starting here. The facilities are clean and welcoming, and I feel confident leaving my child in their care every day. I highly recommend to any parents looking for a safe and enriching environment for their little ones.
Ceren
We moved to the area last year so have only been with Little Sprouts for about a year, but it has been the best experience. My baby absolutely adores Ms. Iliana, who has gone above and beyond with the love and care she's provided. My big kid has grown SO much this year with Ms. Jenn and Ms. Allison, who have both done so much to make him feel comfortable and help him come out of his shell. We're so happy we're with Little Sprouts!
Cal Sheedy
I am so grateful for Little Sprouts. As a first-time mom, I was very anxious about letting go of my daughter and trusting that she will have good care while I am at work, but she loves Little Sprouts! Thanks to Shanikwa, Joelma, and Stecie - our daughter is super happy at school. She loves her teachers so much that we are jealous :) Thank you so much for all of the love, kindness, and care!
Jacquelyn Gillette
We’ve been sending our son to little sprouts for almost a month now, and we are so happy with the great care they provide. The teachers( miss Ange and Mr Clark) are so helpful, kind and caring. Breanne runs a great facility, and our son really enjoys his teachers. 10/10 would recommend
shahad hadadi

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.