Sprout Early Education Center

We've had our little girl here since she was just over 3 months old, she's now a little over a year, and will be sending our second after the first of the year. We love it here and would recommend them to anyone! The staff is really accommodating and has been really easy to work with. They do have some teacher turnover, but unfortunately that happens at every single daycare. When it does happen, it's been communicated to us and a replacement is there almost immediately. I feel very comfortable leaving our little girl there. She really enjoys it and is starting to really bond with her teachers. I've never doubted the level of care or compassion each of the teachers has displayed. They've helped me along as a first time mom on what sorts of things to bring in and when. They don't bat an eye when I've asked silly questions or when we have forgotten spare clothes for the second day. I honestly can't say enough nice things about them.

I can't begin the explain how wonderful our experience is at sprout. The environment is nurturing and growth focused while promoting learning and play. They offer great extra fun like date nights when the kids can stay late on selected Friday's for dinner so parents can enjoy some alone time or Saturday morning activities like yoga or pumpkin patch visits so families can meet.My little one loves the teachers and all the kids. We're very lucky we found sprout and I'm so grateful for them!

My child has been going to Sprout since he was 3 months old. It has been a fantastic experience and I recommend them to everyone I know. As a first time mom, I was really nervous about leaving my baby with anyone. I thought, "Who could care for my baby better than me? I know him better than anyone!" Thankfully, any initial apprehensions were quickly dispensed with. Everyone at Sprout was more than willing to listen to the concerns of an over protective, control freak mom. They even watched a video I sent them on how I wanted my son to be bottle fed and implemented the techniques without judging me for making the request. In fact, there is an overall philosophy of allowing the kids (and parents) learn in their own way, at their own pace. As a parent, my opinions, requests and concerns have always been addressed with kindness, open mindedness and swift action. I appreciate the fact that Sprout respects that every family has their own approach to raising their child. And while my approach may be different from others, I'm never made to feel as though I'm doing it wrong for doing it my way. Having that support as a new parent was invaluable considering how often one receives unsolicited parenting advice. As for my child, I have seen him develop a strong sense of confidence and independence. The teachers do a great job at supporting his curiosity for learning by actively engaging with him, whether it is through music, reading, art or play. It's so gratifying to see him get so much out of each day. I'm consistently impressed by all the knowledge and skills my son has learned under the care provided at Sprout. Everyday he tells me or shows me something I know didn't come from me. It started with baby sign language and as he has gotten older, grew to include:- social skills (both playing with others and standing his ground when wronged)- a well developed vocabulary beyond his years (he told me his "trucks are entangled" when playing with his construction trucks - indeed they were) - manual dexterity with utensils (he just came home one day wanting a spoon to feed himself yogurt!) - manners (I love it when he says "please", "thank you" and even "bless you" after someone sneezes)- cleaning up after himself (he brings his plate and cup to the sink after eating, picks up his toys when asked)- a broaden palette (he is more willing to try new foods when the other kids are eating the same daycare provided meals)Those are just a handful of items I'm pleasantly surprised to see him come home with. I wish I could take credit for his development but honestly, just about all of it has come directly from going to Sprout. Would he have learned those skills from me or my husband? Hopefully at some point. But it would not have been nearly as quick nor as comprehensive. I attribute a lot of his knowledge and skills to his teachers at Sprout. When it comes to judging the quality of childcare my child is receiving, I prefer to focus on his growth and development. I know Sprout was a good choice for us just by seeing how much my child loves it there. Everyday he comes home happy and excited about his day. I am extremely pleased with the care at Sprout, so much so that I had no hesitation in adding our second child to the Sprout family. Knowing that my children are receiving personalized attention and are so well cared for really puts my mind at ease and allows me to focus on my job. I'm so happy we found such a great daycare for our children.

We needed childcare for a short time for our 1-month-old. The teachers at Sprout made us feel so welcome and were very sweet with our little girl. Leaving your child for the 1st time is scary, but they made sure we were comfortable and kept us updated throughout each day! I would definitely recommend them to friends or family to watch your children. After we left they called to check on how we were doing - great service!

My experience at Sprout was completely awful and I would not recommend this childcare facility to ANY parent. My daughter started there when she was about 8 months old in the infant II room. The rate was $1200 and although I know childcare is expensive it seemed somewhat steep given that they did not provide any food until a child reached 3. After meeting with the owner Jerzell I eagerly signed up after being told that they were moving towards a Montessori mentality with music, yoga, curriculum and so much more. She shared that they had a great app that they would track your child's food, diaper changes and would eventually be able to see what your child was learning. This all sounded great but I soon learned that this was not the case. The Space: At first the space seems large since it is an open floor plan with areas sectioned off for classrooms. However you soon realize that certain areas have no toys or play and it is a place where your child will just sit. Teachers: A huge problem at Sprout is the teacher turnover. I use the word teachers loosely as my daughters teacher clearly had experience babysitting but not actually teaching or developing a young child. I have nothing against someone who is a babysitter but not everyone can be a teacher and for $1200 a month I expect a lot of interactive curriculum. Another large problem is communication. I mentioned to Jerzell SEVERAL times that there was no communication about what my daughter was learning. I would ask if they could provide some details on what they were going over and they could not. Her teacher would share that she "had a good day". My child had a large gash in her knee that clearly had bled and no one knew how it happened. When you try to talk to Jerzell about issues that you are having she try's to talk down to you and say "I understand" but she is actually not listening or receiving the message. Some teachers do not interact with the children. There was a couple times when I arrived when my child was sobbing or being hit by another child and a teacher would be sitting there staring off in the distance. Policy: Each child is treated like a dollar sign and if you don't want to do automated pay the only other option is to chase down Jerzell and use a credit card machine on her phone. I was told no checks allowed. For days at a time I would not see Jerzell so this became very stressful. On the flip side when you did find her she would stress about "I really need your money so I can do payroll". The one time I was late I arrived at 6:09, the "lead teacher" Megan was extremely rude and informed me it was a $25 fee. Several parents complained because your child will often come home in different clothes than what you sent them in. Not there own clothes but random clothes of another child. You then would never see your childs clothes again. You would be told that something happened and they washed it and they weren't sure where it was. NO accountability. Cleanliness: They do not put bibs on children when they paint or eat and children are allowed to wipe paint and food all over themselves. YES I know children are messy and I welcome it but lets put a smock on a child! When I brought this up Megan shared with me that she learned to not send her kids in nice things because they will get ruined or lost..ummmmmm. They also do full out cleaning days while the children are there. They will stick all the kids outside with a couple teachers while the teachers clean the inside. They then will be cleaning around the kids all day and shuffling them around while they use BLEACH on everything. Food/Drink: You are required to pack your childs breakfast, lunch, snacks and drinks. Don't expect to always get your Tupperware, sippy cups or bottles back. This is obviously a very long review but the stress this put on my family and the tears I shed being frustrated that my child was in a place where she was not learning or receiving great care was awful. I truly hope this helps. On a positive note, I found an AMAZING childcare called Primrose and could not be happier. The level of care that they provide is out of this world!!!

This place is so amazing! Your child will truly be in caring and loving hands. I enrolled my daughter in full-time care and it was a seamless and easy transition. The Director and Owner are friendly and professional. The teachers take time to meet the unique and specific needs of your child. They actually care about the well-being and development of your child. They provide updates and check-in with you regularly. Every morning classroom teachers greeted me and my daughter in a friendly and positive manner. More importantly, they went above and beyond helping me to get my daughter settled in the classroom in the morning (yay, for being on time to work)! From registration to daily care, the level of customer service and professionalism is exceptional! If I ever had any questions or needed anything the response time was fast and accurate! As a first time mom, this center made my life so much easier and my daughter always came home happy! Oh yeah, they also provide diapers and wipes (one less thing to remember). If I ever am in need of childcare again I will be sure to enroll my daughter here. I'm a picky mom and toured many daycare centers in the Columbus area, you will not be disappointed. The center is clean, the teachers are caring and accommodating. Also, the other parents are very friendly and encouraging! You cannot beat the pricing either - go check them out.

I have two children at Sprout. My oldest has been in attendance for 4 years now. I cannot express how grateful we are to be a part of the Sprout family. My children are treated with love and respect. They are encouraged to be independent and to use their voices, while also hearing others. I am so pleased that their early childhood experience is here and that it is positive. Jerzell and her team provide a warm, healthy atmosphere for the Sprout children with an emphasis on educational growth, positive peer engagement and healthy food choices. At Sprout, my husband and I have had a village to help us raise our children. My oldest will be leaving Sprout for kindergarten in the Fall and he is more than prepared to move to the next level. For this, we are grateful.

We have had our son with Sprout for over a year and have had a great experience so far. The facilities are clean, bright and they take great care of the children They have a lot of learning events for the kids and my son adores the teachers. As a previous reviewer noted, there has been some staff turnover at Sprout but the owner has always clearly communicated these changes to us parents. I can't recommend Sprout highly enough.

We pulled our child out of this center after 6 months. Highly unorganized, cramped space and often would come to pick him up and he would be sitting crying by himself with a teacher nearby doing nothing. My wife and I moved our son to another center and could not be happier. Lots of options in downtown Columbus and this is not one I would consider.