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
Licensed family childcare
Small group · Cared for by Maria
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 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
- 7:00Soft arrivalsQuiet toys, books, and a warm hello at the door.
- 8:15Family breakfastWe eat together at the little table.
- 9:00Morning circleSongs, weather, and what we're curious about today.
- 9:30Outside playYard time, digging, riding, and garden checks.
- 11:00Project timeArt, sensory bins, and hands-on discovery.
- 11:45LunchHome-cooked and served family style.
- 12:30Rest & quietMats, blankets, and soft music for nappers.
- 2:30Snack & storiesFruit, milk, and books on the couch.
- 3:00Free play & outsideChild-led play, second yard time.
- 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.
Our space
A look around our home
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.
Small group, warm home, and real communication. After two years here our son started kindergarten confident and curious.
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.
We looked at several programs and kept coming back to this one because it feels like an extension of home. Our kids are thriving.
Good to know
Questions parents ask
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.