Sprout Early Care & Preschool - Kalamazoo

The only reason I am giving it two stars is because of the management people who I found to be very hard working people but the main problem lies with the staff they hire. First and foremost the teachers often call in sick or leave all together, so they keep on changing every now and then. Secondly, the teachers are highly unprofessional. I would especially like to mention Miss Char, whom I found to be highly insensitive to the needs of my kid who needed some extra help. I had to pull my child out of the daycare because she was made to feel like a burden. Teachers at this center just want to make it through the day and spend whole day talking to each other and very little attention is given to child’s development, potty training or any other avenue.

I have had 3 of my kids with Sprout over the past few years and we couldn't be happier with the care they have received. The teachers genuinely care about the children they're taking care of, and are actively involved in the growth and development. It feels like a family and we know our kids are being taken care of well and are safe when they are there. Would absolutely recommend Sprout.

The facility and amenities available at Sprout are top notch. My kids really enjoy the playground, gym and opportunity to participate in Soccer Shots. Classroom time involves a good mix of free play and directed activities. When my kids first attended the center as infants, the lead teacher in that room Ms. Janella, did a fabulous job of making us feel at ease and keeping us informed about how they were doing. Fast forward and now my oldest is in preschool with Miss Stephanie. The way she engages with the kids, makes them feel loved and helps them obtain the knowledge & skills they need to prepare for kindergarten cannot be beat.

Julia, the owner has a heart of gold. She serves her community and church family with excellence. She strives to bring in the best staff to care for children in the safest, and most caring environment and it shows. If you are looking for a center to care for your child that is run with excellence and attention to individual children's needs, look no farther.

Sprout may look good on the outside or for a while, when you are there. There are major flaws underneath the surface that actually puts the care of the child in jeopardy. There is a major reason that so many staff leave and kids have teacher after teacher. For example we in 5 months had around 8 new teachers. Clearly something is wrong. With high staff turnover care can be compromised. If you want your kid sitting in a soiled diaper this is the place for you. If your kid is soiled before you arrive and would like them to sit in it on the car ride home, this place is for you. Or if they are soiled before you arrive you can be told by staff to change them on your own this place is for you. If you love the lack of communication from teachers on whether you kid eats or naps Sprout is for you. If you like you child going to a daycare that has an owner that is very self absorbed that she is never wrong and when you bring up issues the problem is you not them, then go to Sprout. There is much more so be careful about choosing Sprout as the place that takes care of you pride and joy. You will be let down with the quality if you choose Sprout.