Little Sprout Family Childcare
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Little Sprout Family Childcare

A small, licensed home program where little ones are known by name.

Immediate openings available — 2 toddler spots open this month

Licensed for
8 children
Ages served
6 weeks to 5 years
Hours
Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Location
Maple Heights, WA
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Check Openings / Request a TourNear Oak Ave & 12th St · Maple Heights, WA · License #FCC-204831
Sunlit playroom with wooden toys on low shelves

Licensed family childcare

Small group · Cared for by Maria

Meals & Snacks ProvidedCACFP Food ProgramOutdoor Play SpaceLocal School Pick-Up & Drop-Off Available

Meet your provider

Maria Alvarez

I've spent 12 years caring for children, first as a preschool assistant and now in my own licensed home program. I hold an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, and I genuinely love spending my days helping little ones grow, play, and discover who they are.

Licensed family childcare · License #FCC-204831 · Maple Heights, WA

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Our team

The people behind the program

D

Danielle

Assistant teacher

Six years in early childhood settings with coursework in child development. Leads our art and sensory activities.

R

Rosa

Afternoon aide

Bilingual in English and Spanish, with four years in family childcare. Keeps our afternoons calm and fun.

Our approach

How I care for children

Play-Based approach

I believe children learn through…

real choice, open-ended play, and following their own curiosity.

So I set up my environment to…

offer open-ended materials and protect long, uninterrupted stretches of time for play.

And I choose activities that…

have no single right answer and can be revisited again and again.

I hope children leave with…

a genuine joy in learning and comfort trying new things.

Meals

Breakfast, hot lunch, and two snacks daily

Outdoor space

Fenced backyard with sandbox, garden beds, and shade

Daily rhythm

What a day looks like here

  1. 7:00Soft arrivalsQuiet toys, books, and a warm hello at the door.
  2. 8:15Family breakfastWe eat together at the little table.
  3. 9:00Morning circleSongs, weather, and what we're curious about today.
  4. 9:30Outside playYard time, digging, riding, and garden checks.
  5. 11:00Project timeArt, sensory bins, and hands-on discovery.
  6. 11:45LunchHome-cooked and served family style.
  7. 12:30Rest & quietMats, blankets, and soft music for nappers.
  8. 2:30Snack & storiesFruit, milk, and books on the couch.
  9. 3:00Free play & outsideChild-led play, second yard time.
  10. 4:30Tidy up & pick-upSongs while we clean, then hugs goodbye.

Hours: Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Infant schedules always follow the baby, not the clock.

Tuition

Rates and what's included

  • Infant (6 weeks – 12 months), full time$325 / weekDiapers and wipes included
  • Toddler (1 – 2 years), full time$295 / weekMeals and snacks included
  • Preschool (3 – 5 years), full time$275 / weekMeals and snacks included
  • Part time (3 days)$195 / weekWhen a part-time spot is available

Tuition covers meals, snacks, and all activity supplies. A one-time registration fee and a deposit hold your child's spot.

Families

What families say

Our daughter runs to the door every morning. She's cared for like family, and we get a note every day about how her day went.
— Priya S., parent of a 2-year-old
Small group, warm home, and real communication. After two years here our son started kindergarten confident and curious.
— Daniel R., parent of two
I never worry when I drop him off. The meals are wholesome, the naps are peaceful, and the updates make me feel like I'm still part of his day.
— Jasmine T., parent of a 18-month-old
We looked at several programs and kept coming back to this one because it feels like an extension of home. Our kids are thriving.
— The Ortiz family

Good to know

Questions parents ask

We keep the group small and mixed-age, which means younger children learn from older ones and everyone gets real attention.

Our regular hours are listed at the top of this page. We do our best to accommodate part-time schedules when a spot allows — just ask.

Tuition is a flat weekly rate that covers care, meals and snacks, and all activity supplies. We'll go over exact pricing during your tour.

Yes — a one-time registration fee and a deposit hold your child's spot, and the deposit is applied to your first week of care.

Children stay home with a fever, vomiting, or anything contagious within the last 24 hours. We close for major holidays and two weeks of vacation, shared with families well in advance.

Tuition holds your child's spot, so it stays the same for sick days, vacations, and holidays.

We stay calm and connected: naming feelings, setting clear and gentle limits, and helping children find words instead of hands.

We follow your child's lead and stay in step with what you're doing at home — no pressure, no timelines, lots of encouragement.

Every child has their own mat or crib space with soft music and dim light. Non-nappers rest quietly with books.

You'll get a short daily note with meals, naps, and moments worth sharing, plus photos a few times a week.

A change of clothes, diapers or pull-ups if needed, a comfort item for rest time, and weather-ready shoes.

Yes — we currently accept: State child care subsidy, Sliding scale.

Say hello

Check openings or request a tour

Tell us a little about your family and Maria will get back to you within a day or two.

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Little Sprout Family Childcare

Maple Heights, WA · Near Oak Ave & 12th St

Licensed family childcare #FCC-204831 · Exact address shared when a tour is confirmed.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

(555) 014-2288

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