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Today at 8:14 a.m. · Sunshine Room
Morning Snack
Apple slices, cheddar
+ Water · 9:15 a.m.
Good morning,
Sarah 👋
Nap time
45 min · Sunshine Room
Today's Activities
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Safety First
Every precaution, every day. Zero exceptions.
We know "safety" is a word every center uses. So we show you the receipts — verified licenses, background check timestamps, and camera feeds you can actually watch.
FBI Background Checks
Every listed staff member verified before a center goes live. Updated annually.
Live Camera Access
Watch your child's classroom from your phone. Recorded, encrypted, yours only.
Real-Time Alerts
Instant push notification the moment your child checks in or out of the building.
Health & Incident Logs
Every bump, scrape, and temperature check logged and sent to you immediately.
Authorized Pickup Only
Photo ID required at pickup. Sprout verifies against your approved list.
State License Verified
All 1,200+ centers hold current state childcare licenses. We check every 90 days.
Curriculum
Find a philosophy that fits your family.
Hover each card to see what a curriculum actually looks like on a Tuesday morning.
Montessori
Child-led exploration
Children move freely, choose their work, and learn at their own pace in a prepared environment.
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What this looks like
Mixed-age classrooms, hands-on materials, uninterrupted work periods.
- Ages 2–6 typically
- No letter grades
- Strong independence focus
Reggio Emilia
Project-based wonder
Long-form projects sparked by children's curiosity. Art, documentation, and community are central.
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A typical week
Ongoing investigations into topics children choose — insects, shadows, water.
- Deep creative thinking
- Parent involvement
- Documentation walls
Play-Based
Learning through joy
Structured and free play builds social-emotional skills, language, and early math naturally.
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Daily rhythm
Morning circle, free play centers, outdoor time, read-alouds, sensory activities.
- Research-backed
- Low-stress environment
- Social skills focus
Academic Prep
Kindergarten-ready
Structured literacy and numeracy curriculum to give children a head start entering kindergarten.
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Skills covered
Letter recognition, phonics, counting to 100, writing name, following instructions.
- Standardized readiness
- Progress reports
- Small group instruction
Not sure which fits?
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Nutrition
You know what they eat. Every bite.
Every center publishes their weekly menu. Filter by allergen to see what's safe for your child.
Oatmeal & Fruit
Rolled oats, banana slices, blueberries, whole milk
Apple & Cheddar
Sliced apple wedges, cheddar cubes, water
Turkey Wrap
Whole wheat tortilla, turkey, cucumber, hummus
Crackers & Veggie Dip
Whole grain crackers, carrot sticks, ranch dip
Reviewed by a registered dietitian
All menus on Sprout are reviewed quarterly for CACFP compliance and nutritional balance. Allergen info is self-reported by centers and verified during onboarding.
Parent Reviews
Real parents. Real mornings.
4.8
38,241 verified reviews
Priya Chandrasekaran
Austin, TX · Daughter, 3
January 2026
Bright Beginnings Preschool
“The live check-in feature is everything. I was in back-to-back meetings and got a photo of my daughter finger-painting sunflowers. That's not a feature — that's peace of mind.”
Marcus Webb
Chicago, IL
“We relocated from Seattle with 6 weeks' notice. Sprout let us filter by Montessori philosophy within 2 miles of our new address. Enrolled our son in 10 days. Couldn't have done it without this.”
Sunflower Learning Center · Son, 4
Tamara Okonkwo
Atlanta, GA · Twins, 2
“I have twins with different dietary needs — one nut allergy, one dairy sensitivity. The allergen filter showed me exactly which centers could accommodate both. That alone was worth downloading the app.”
Rainbow Steps Academy
Daniel Kowalski
Denver, CO · Son, 18 months
“The background check transparency is what won me over. I could see that every staff member was verified and when. Other apps just say "background checked." Sprout shows you the date.”
Little Explorers Daycare
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