(512) 555-0142
AUSTIN, TX
Play-First Early Learning in Austin, TX
Serving ages 6 weeks – 5 years. We help your child grow into a confident, curious, school-ready learner — one joyful day at a time.
Mon–Fri · 6:30am – 6:30pm
No pressure, no obligation. Just come see the classrooms.
Loved by families
4.9★ from 120+ reviews
Joyful days
Why families choose Little Sprouts
We believe children learn best when they feel safe, seen, and free to explore. That's why our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum puts your child's curiosity at the center of every day — not worksheets, not rigid schedules, just meaningful play guided by teachers who genuinely love what they do.
Our approach blends play-based learning with intentional teaching, so your child builds real skills — language, problem-solving, social confidence — while having the kind of fun that makes them run through the door each morning.
And because you're trusting us with your most important person, we treat communication like a promise: you'll always know how your child's day went, what they learned, and how they're growing.
FREE GUIDE
The Parent's Guide to Choosing Childcare
Choosing who cares for your child is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent. This free guide walks you through the 10 questions every family should ask before enrolling — so you can choose with confidence, not guesswork.
The 10 must-ask questions that reveal a center's true quality
A simple red-flags checklist to spot concerns before your tour
How to compare tuition, ratios, and curriculum apples-to-apples
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What Sets Us Apart
What makes us different
The small things that add up to a place your child can't wait to come back to.
Play-First Curriculum
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach turns everyday play into the building blocks of reading, math, and problem-solving.
Teachers Who Stay
Low staff turnover means your child bonds with caregivers who know them by name — not a rotating door of new faces.
Fresh Meals Daily
A real kitchen, not a microwave. Nutritious, allergen-aware meals and snacks cooked on-site every day.
You're Always In the Loop
Daily photos, updates, and milestones delivered to your phone through the Brightwheel app — never wonder how their day went.
What Sets Us Apart
Parents talk about us
Real words from real Austin families.
"I toured five centers before Little Sprouts and I knew within ten minutes this was the one. My son walked in nervous on day one and by pickup he was asking if he could come back tomorrow. Eight months later he's counting to forty, writing his name, and telling me about the 'volcano experiment' they did. The teachers don't just watch my kid — they actually know him. The Brightwheel updates during the day are the only reason I can focus at work."
Sarah M.
Mom of Ethan, age 3
"Clean, safe, and genuinely loving. We've never worried once."
James & Priya R.
Parents of Anaya, age 2
"Twins are a lot. I needed a center that could handle double the chaos with double the patience, and Little Sprouts does. The teachers separate them when they need their own space and bring them together when they want to play. My daughter came home last week and 'read' me a whole story from memory — she was so proud. That confidence is everything."
Danielle K.
Mom of twins, age 4
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COMPARISON TOOL
The Childcare Comparison Checklist
Choosing who cares for your child is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent. This free guide walks you through the 10 questions every family should ask before enrolling — so you can choose with confidence, not guesswork.
Side-by-side scoring sheet for up to 4 centers
Weighted criteria for safety, learning, and parent communication
A notes page for your gut feeling after each tour
What Sets Us Apart
About the Academy
Proudly serving families across Austin, TX and surrounding neighborhoods — including Cedar Park, Oak Hill, and Southwest Austin.
Secure Environment
Badge-entry access, fenced outdoor play areas, and a single monitored entrance. Every visitor is signed in and escorted..
Cleanliness & Hygiene
Daily sanitizing protocols, dedicated cleaning staff, and a strict sick-child policy that keeps classrooms healthy year-round.
Trained Staff & Safety
Every teacher is CPR & First-Aid certified, background-checked, and completes 30+ hours of ongoing training each year.
Transparent Communication
Real-time updates, photos, and direct messaging with teachers through the Brightwheel app. You always know what's happening.
MEET YOUR DIRECTOR
Maria Delgado
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education · 18 years in the classroom
Maria has spent nearly two decades in early childhood classrooms — first as a teacher, then as a curriculum coach, and now as the heart of Little Sprouts. She built this academy around one simple belief: when children feel genuinely loved, learning happens naturally.
She knows every family by name, and you'll usually find her on the floor reading a story or helping a nervous three-year-old settle in on their first day. That's not a coincidence — it's the standard she sets for every teacher on her team.
Come see the magic for yourself.
Tours take about 20 minutes. Meet our teachers, walk the classrooms, and get every question answered — no pressure, ever.
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Play-First Early Learning in Austin, TX. Serving Austin families with warm, play-based early learning.
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