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Sprouts is an urban nature & art preschool, a unique place found only in Champaign, IL.

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Outside. At Sprouts, kids spend 80% of the day and 80% of the year outside - where they develop a fondness for their environment that cannot be replicated indoors.
Sprouts is small - and size matters. With a maximum of 18 kids in attendance, Sprouts kids and families form deep-rooted relationships lasting far beyond preschool.
Urban. Sprouts is located in the heart of the city of Champaign, allowing kids to experience nature as a part of their daily lives. Nature isn't just a place to visit - it's all around us.
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Nature. Kids at Sprouts spend their days immersed in natural elements and seasonal events establishing wonder and appreciation for all the Central Illinois nature has to offer.
Art. Process-based art projects with a wide variety of materials, methods, and mediums allow Sprouts kids to engage their creativity and individuality.
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Sprouts has been amazing for our timid, indoor-loving, homebody girl. There is a noticeable difference in our girl's demeanor when leaving Sprouts these days. She is calm, and happy, and relaxed, and eager to return. ...
Laurenparent
The outdoor setting, lots of engaging, creative and inclusive educational activities and the personal, caring staff make Sprouts the best daycare in C-U. ...
Steveparent
Couldn't imagine sending our daughter anywhere else! She genuinely looks forward to coming to Sprouts and leaves each day with a smile (and dirty clothes - a sure sign of a great time!). ...
Sarahparent
We LOVE Sprouts School! At Sprouts I always felt complete trust that my children were given the best possible care. ...
Priscillaparent
Sprouts was a perfect fit for my family! We value a childhood centered on free playing, mixed-age friendships, trustful and loving caregivers, and nature and art in abundance. My kids had all of these during their time at Sprouts. ...
Gabiparent
We were lucky to have found Sprouts for our daughter! Going here changed her whole attitude. The teachers go above and beyond to make the kids feel safe and loved. ...
Leannparent
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Sprouts offers three main school-year programs in Champaign: morning preschool, full-day preschool, afternoon preschool; Sprouts also offers extended-day options.
Sprouts Preschool : you won't find another like it. It's the best preschool in Champaign-Urbana.
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The schedule at Sprouts. Sprouts kids are provided the time to explore nature and develop relationships, the materials to create art and expand creativity, and the space to immerse in play and grow imagination .
The Sprouts Experience. Sprouts was developed and designed to provide children with an essential childhood experience. Our staff, mission, philosophy and environment intersect to create this truly magical adventure.
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Our admission process at Sprouts, like our school, isn't one you've seen before. As a very small school we are looking for families invested in the Sprouts experience, balance in our classrooms, and a great family-school fit.
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