ART. NATURE. IMAGINATION.
childhood at its best
A small preschool rooted in play, creativity, and the outdoors.
what is sprouts?
a different kind of preschool
Outdoor play, real art, and room to imagine — every single day.
18
students
2
teachers
12+
years
1000+
hours outside
art & creativity
It’s what happens when curious hands meet interesting materials.
nature & the outdoors
Getting outside isn’t an activity – it’s the default.
imagination & play
Children deep in play is exactly where they should be.
is sprouts right for you?
a program for every family
Sprouts is a small, teacher-owned preschool for children ages 2 – 5 in Champaign-Urbana.
morning, full-day, and afternoon preschool programs
2-day, 3-day, and 5-day weekly schedule options
ages 2 years – 5 years on the child’s first day of school
August – May school year calendar
since 2014
we’ve grown, but we haven’t changed
Two teachers, one philosophy, and over a decade of muddy shoes and laughter.
how it works
no waitlists. no reason to wait.
Enrollment at sprouts is intentional, not first-come-first-served — getting to know your family is how we find the best fit.
interest application
Submit an interest application online at any time. This enters you into the interest pool for your chosen enrollment year.
information packet
When an opening exists, you’ll be invited to submit a family information packet which enters you into the prospective pool.
tour & interview
Upon review of your information packet, you’ll be invited to attend a tour and interview at Sprouts with Caity & Ellen.
enrollment
Following the tour and interview, you’ll be invited to enroll in the Sprouts community and submit an enrollment packet.
sprouts families
what parents say
One of the hardest things as a parent is having complete peace of mind while your children are being cared for by others – but at Sprouts I always felt complete trust that my children were given the best possible care.
– Sprouts Parent
Sprouts is a part of our village and we trust them completely. There are no other places in town that provide the level of outdoor, imaginative play that my son gets daily at Sprouts. They are a diamond in the rough!
– Sprouts Parent
The space is aesthetically inviting, with lots of areas for imaginative play and an emphasis on curiosity, creativity, and outdoor play. Caity and Ellen are fun and professional, and truly care about each kid.
– Sprouts Parent
ready, set,
GO
We’re ready when you are.