Programs

Little Sprouts

12 - 24 Months

Little Sprouts are in the adorable stage between young baby and toddler! We see so much value in separating our Little Sprouts childcare program from their younger and older counterparts due to their developmental needs and individual interests. Little Sprouts are young children between 12-24 months who are unsteady walkers who are just beginning to get into everything!

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Meet Your Little Sprout

• I am starting to walk or waddle.
• I am super excited about the world around me and want to taste everything.
• I love to silly songs and listen to repetitive books I can follow along with.
• I am becoming aware of my surroundings and am sensitive to changes in my environment.
• I like my routine and probably have a favorite “blankie or lovie”.
• I make my opinions well known to parents and caregivers easily.
• I’m a drama king/queen! Little Sprouts can go from happy and giggly, to exhausted or frustrated in a moment- try not to take it personally!
• I love to be cuddled (when it suits me!) and to engage with caregivers but give me time to explore my world! I love noisy toys, baby board books and textures! I’ll put them in my mouth every single time so keep a close eye on me!

Why Choose Our Waddlers Classroom

• Little Acorns are usually moved into our Little Sprouts area once they are getting steady on their feet, trying to feed themselves and have transitioned to napping once per day.
• The transition between Little Acorns and Little Sprouts is done slowly, usually over several weeks, and with much communication between daycare teachers, parents, and the administrator so your child ’s routine is as consistent as possible.
• The Little Sprouts classroom is designed to enrich, nurture, and engage every baby in our care.
• Safety is our main priority- all childcare teachers are First Aid and CPR trained.
• Preschool teachers covering for daycare staff lunch breaks are consistent so that all caregivers know your child’s needs.
• Each child has a main caregiver who is assigned to 6 of fewer children.
• We utilize Smartcare to document each day noting any specific requests or milestones. Smartcare will also give you daily notes which include pictures, lesson plans and information about your child’s day (eating, sleeping, diapering, etc.).
• We work closely with our families to create a program that fits their child’s pattern for sleeping, eating, playing and learning.
• Our childcare teachers are continually trained to encourage and enhance every aspect of your child’s development and growth.

Little Sprouts Activities

During a typical day, your Little Sprout will do many activities:

• Morning meeting/circle time including a welcome song and greeting each child by name.
• Music or art activities are typically done at least daily.
• Outdoor time includes push car rides, play on play area with preschool teacher and friends.
• Literature, nursery rhymes and fingerplays.
• Snacks and lunch are offered according to daycare center menu or parent wishes and amounts eaten documented, babies are cuddled while being fed a bottle.
• Diapers are checked regularly and documented accordingly.
• Explore appropriate manipulative materials and blocks chosen to enhance brain development.
• Explore sensory motor activities designed to enhance the 5 senses.
• Naptime cuddling and rocking with lullaby music if needed.
• Plenty of time for gross motor play and to practice walking, balancing and standing.