art. nature. imagination.
sprouts art & nature school
Childhood at its best.
nature
community
outside
art
imagination
play
our school
a different kind of preschool
This is Sprouts.
our vision
Help raise the next generation of environmentalists in Champaign, IL.
our focus
The environment we've built, and the kids and families that make it feel like home.
our story
How we grew from a family home daycare to a nature preschool.
our approach
a different kind of day
We play.
less structure, more time
No tight schedule — just long stretches where kids choose what to do and see it through.
play, unscripted
Climbing, digging, building with sticks and rocks instead of toys. We let kids test their own limits so they learn where those limits are.
art & nature
Art is about what happens when small hands meet materials — not what gets made. Outside isn't a break from learning; nature is where it happens.
our teaching & thinking
Teachers stay close but aren't the entertainment — watching, waiting, stepping in only when truly needed.
our gallery
a different kind of look
See it for yourself.
our families
a different kind of thank you
In their words.
"We were lucky to have found Sprouts for our daughter! She was very unhappy with the person who was caring for her and going here changed her whole attitude. The teachers go above and beyond to make the kids feel safe and loved. I’m sad we’re moving on to kindergarten and won’t be there next year. I definitely recommend!!!"
"We LOVE Sprouts School! Both of our children have attended for multiple years. I highly recommend Sprouts School! Our oldest is starting Kindergarten this Fall, and I can say with complete confidence that Sprouts has helped her to be Kindergarten ready!"
our programs
a different set of options
Find what works for you.
3
programs
morning, full-day, and afternoon preschool options
2
add-ons
before- and after-school options to extend the day
3
schedules
2-day, 3-day, and 5-day weekly options
our process
a different kind of enrollment
It's a conversation.
interest application
Submit an interest application online at any time. This enters you into the interest pool.
information packet
When there is opening, you'll be invited to submit a family information packet, which enters you into the prospective family 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.