Enrollment for the
25-26 school year is OPEN to new families!
Thank you for your interest in Sprout!
Christian preschool providing hands-on learning
for ages 2-5 years.
Owned and taught by early childhood degreed teachers.
Sprout has been a loved and respected part of the Columbia, MO preschool community for 14 years and counting!
Interested in enrolling your child for the 25-26 school year? Please fill out the form linked below to let us know you would like more information.We will be in touch as soon as we hear from you!
Interested in enrolling your child for the 25-26 school year? Fill out this form so we can contact you to set up a tour!
600 Silvey St.
Columbia, MO 65203
Conveniently located at Compass Church
We
believe that each child is special and unique. Early childhood development sets
the foundation for lifelong learning, behavior, and health. We believe
development is interrelated and therefore our preschool program philosophy
espouses that children have a natural curiosity that is nurtured though an
integrated, authentic, play-based approach. We believe that development
advances when children have opportunities to practice new skills as well as
when they experience a challenge just beyond their present level of mastery.
Children develop at different rates, learn in different ways, and express their
knowledge in different ways. They learn best in an environment where they feel
safe, valued and loved.
Sprout students will be
immersed in an enriching environment with materials that offer opportunity for
exploration and discovery and our curriculum will be a responsive one that
follows a developmental continuum ensuring each child is ready for
kindergarten. This curriculum includes exploration of science, mathematics,
social studies, literacy, drama, music, creative movement, visual arts and the
Bible.
We teach the Bible and biblical concepts (II Timothy 3:15),
striving to integrate the love of God (John 3:16) throughout the program.
Children are taught that they are special and unique, made by God (Colossians
1:16) for a special purpose, and that God desires to have fellowship with them
personally through prayer and learning about his word. Our teachers teach daily
about Jesus’s love for each individual child and teach prayers as part of the
daily routine. Teachers have a weekly lesson that they incorporate throughout
the week as well as a set aside time each week to focus on the bible lesson
each week.
The classroom teachers
adapt and teach lessons directly from a Bible curriculum written by one of our former Sprout parents, Emily Pilkington. We use a variety of children's Bibles and incorporate art, scripture memory and music into our lessons.
2025-2026 Classes
Seeds 2-3
2 and 3 year olds
Designed for young 2's and 3's. We offer 2, 3 or 5 day options. "Seeds 2-3" is a combined program for 2 & 3 year olds. Classes are set up to include a rich variety
of developmentally appropriate, accessible materials that encourage and promote
learning and independence through play and hands-on, guided learning. Teachers
have a weekly theme that provides opportunity to learn and explore the world
around them through play based learning while enhancing and extending
vocabulary as well as auditory listening skills through daily read aloud of
repetitive books, poems, and songs encouraging child participation; as well as
new experiences each week supporting fine motor experiences and growth, art
exploration, and gross motor skill development.
Teachers work daily, guiding children to gain more confidence while
developing skills that encourage more self -independent behaviors. Bible lessons, and music are also incorporated into the daily schedule. Children are not required to be potty trained for these classes.
3 & 4 year olds
Pre-K
4 & 5 Year Olds
Hours for all Classes
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
or 8:30-11:30 if opting out of Lunch Bunch
Susan Ashton
Owner/Director
- Holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Hannibal LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri.
- Kindergarten teacher for three years in Hannibal, MO at Central Elementary
- Co-owned/taught at Stepping Stones Preschool for two years in Columbia, MO
- 4 years Owner/Teacher ABC Kids Preschool
- 4 years teacher at Sprout Academy Preschool
- Owner/Director Sprout Academy Preschool 2012-present
- Currently resides in Columbia with husband, Scott, and our two youngest of six children.
Sprout Teachers
You can feel confident your child will be taught in a loving, Christian, classroom by educated teachers with years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Our staff are consistent, trustworthy and respected in the community. The teachers you meet at the beginning of the school year will be with your child all year!
2025-2026 Tuition
2 Day Classes: $310/Month*
3 Day Classes: $370/Month*
5 Day Classes: $650/Month*
Lunch Bunch:
25-26 school year.
Please send a lunch from home that does not require refrigeration.
Your child will gain experience eating in a group setting and
learn to balance talking with friends while finishing their lunch.
Children love this program!
*You can opt out of Lunch Bunch and pick up your child at 11:30.
See pricing below.
Lunch Bunch Opt Out
T/Th classes deduct $40/Month (LB Opt Out Rate: $270/month)
MWF classes deduct $50/Month
M-F classes deduct $60/Month (LB Opt Out Rate: $590/month)
Opting out of Lunch Bunch is at the beginning of each semester.
Enrollment Fee 2025-2026
New Students
$200 non-refundable/non-transferrable
$50 of this may be applied to your child's first month's tuition
Returning Students
$100 non-refundable/non-transferrable
$100 non-refundable/non-transferrable
Returning student rate does not apply to tuition
Siblings
$50 non-refundable/non-transferrable
Sibling rate does not apply to tuition
Sibling rate does not apply to tuition
25-26 enrollment information and forms are available by emailing EnrollSprout@gmail.com
