Rooted In Brookline
A trusted preschoolin the heart of Brookline.
Brookline Sprouts offers preschool, extended care, and school-age support for working families with children ages 3 and up, with full-time and part-time preschool options from 2 to 5 days a week.
Located at 1036 Brookline Blvd, Brookline Sprouts offers warm teachers, clear routines, flexible scheduling, and a strong learning foundation in a neighborhood setting.
The best next step is to tour the program, see the classrooms, and ask about openings, eligibility, and scheduling.
Why Families Trust Sprouts
A locally trusted preschool and school-age program with clear routines, caring teachers and staff, and a strong commitment to families.
Brookline Sprouts is focused on children, families, and dependable daily care. Families experience a program that feels caring, organized, and committed to supporting children from preschool through school age.
Located in the Heart of Brookline
Families come for a strong start and stay because the program is consistent, caring, and built around real family needs.
Established Leadership
Program leadership has served families here for years, giving parents continuity, clear expectations, and confidence in the care their children receive.
Experienced, Long-Term Staff
Families see an experienced team with long-term commitment, ongoing training, and practical wisdom that help keep classrooms and programs consistent.
Steady Neighborhood Care
Sprouts feels part of Brookline because it is. Families know where it is, who is there, and the kind of calm, structured environment their children enter each day.
Programs
Preschool at the center, with extended care options that work for real family schedules.
Brookline Sprouts is a preschool first, with extended care options that support working families. That focus shapes everything from the daily routine to scheduling options.
Preschool
Structured preschool for children ages 3+
Our preschool program utilizes Frog Street, a state-approved curriculum that uses the PA Early Learning Standards and Conscious Discipline principles. Children learn through hands-on activities, stories, movement, play, and teacher-guided experiences that build early literacy, early math, social-emotional skills, and kindergarten readiness. Children’s progress is assessed at regular intervals so teachers can support growth across developmental areas. Families looking for continuity can explore our preschool summer programming, which provides seamless care year-round with a continued commitment to education and development.
Extended Care
Flexible support for working families
Families can choose 2 to 5 day-per-week schedules, with partial-day and full-day options available from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. School-year and summer sessions give families flexibility for year-round care or a summer break without losing their place in the program.
School Age Care
Afterschool, summer, and school-day support families can rely on
Brookline Sprouts also offers school-age afterschool and summer care, with meals, homework help, and supports like the Sprouts staff help children get safely between Brookline PreK-8 and Brookline Sprouts during the school year. for Brookline PreK-8. Care is also available on many half days and in-service days, helping families stay supported when school schedules change.
In our Spring 2026 family survey, every responding school-age family reported being extremely satisfied with the Walking School Bus and with staff care.
What A Day Feels Like
A day shaped by care, structure, and purpose.
Parents want to know their child will feel safe, supported, and engaged. At Sprouts, each day is shaped by clear routines, caring teachers, and meaningful learning.
Calm routines
Children move through the day with confidence because routines are steady and expectations are clear.
Teacher attention
Children are known by name and supported by adults who notice when they need encouragement or help.
Purposeful learning
Children are supported through age-appropriate learning experiences that connect to early learning standards, school routines, and developmental goals.
Social growth
Children practice friendship, classroom routines, and the confidence to be part of a group.
Encouraging independence
Children build self-help skills, responsibility, confidence, and pride as they learn to do more for themselves.
Celebrating progress
Teachers notice and celebrate new accomplishments, big and small, as children grow in confidence and ability.
Communication
Strong school-home partnership helps children thrive.
At Brookline Sprouts, we value the partnership between school and home because strong communication supports better outcomes for preschoolers as well as older children. Families can expect clear updates, regular check-ins, and accessible leadership when questions or concerns come up.
Brightwheel updates
Families stay connected through Brightwheel with updates, photos, direct messages, and digital announcements throughout the day.
Regular family check-ins
Scheduled parent-teacher conferences and year-round check-ins help families understand how their child is progressing in education, development, routines, and care.
Open door communication
Administration maintains an open door policy so caregivers can schedule phone calls or meetings about questions, concerns, transitions, or next steps.
Quality care standards
Our STAR 4 designation reflects a commitment to strong early learning practices, staff development, family engagement, and continuous quality improvement.
Communication at Sprouts is designed to help families feel informed, heard, and supported.
Affordable Care
High-quality care at affordable rates.
For many families, cost is an important part of the decision-making process. Brookline Sprouts accepts child care subsidy and can help you understand how that support fits with enrollment and scheduling.
Brookline Sprouts works hard to provide high-quality care at affordable rates to families. Prices include instruction, materials, meals, and snacks.
Subsidy accepted
Families using tuition support can ask how subsidy works with enrollment and scheduling at Sprouts. We accept ELRC Child Care Works, Child Care Aware, and ACCM subsidy at this time.
A practical next step
If subsidy is part of your decision, the best next step is still to schedule a tour or send an inquiry so we can talk through timing and availability.
If you need help understanding reduced-cost or free child care options, we can talk you through the next step.
Spring 2026 Family Survey
Recent family feedback highlights the same things many parents look for: staff consistency, social-emotional support, and adults who know their children well.
Our Spring 2026 family survey reflected the same priorities many parents ask about on a tour: dependable staff, strong social-emotional support, and caring adults who know their children well.
Drawn from Brookline Sprouts' annual Spring 2026 family survey.
Family Feedback
Parents stay because the care is consistent, responsive, and personal.
“Since we moved from Turkey to the U.S., my daughter's preschool experience has been at Tree of Life Bible Church. At first, I was really anxious because she didn’t know the language, but with the support of her teachers, friends, and the school, she goes to preschool every day happily and leaves just as happily. The teachers are truly amazing—they respond right away and do everything they can. As a mom, in a new country, a new culture, I was so worried, but it wasn’t difficult at all. My daughter has grown so much—in her language skills, her confidence, and her academic progress. This journey has helped me grow too. Every day, seeing her gain freedom and confidence at school gives me courage as well. Here, we haven’t just received an education; we’ve built a family, a sense of belonging. I’m so incredibly grateful, and this has truly been a turning point in her academic and personal growth.”
Anonymous
Preschool ParentI love having my daughter enrolled in Brookline Sprouts. She has learned so much in such a short time. The staff has really helped her language skills develop. She loves going outside to play every day and doing her classroom job.
Katherine C.
Parent of Graduated StudentThe teachers are amazing with my son, and he has learned a lot from them. I would recommend it to anyone.
Stephanie W.
Parent of Graduated StudentIf I had any questions or concerns, they were always addressed in a timely manner. I loved getting pictures and updates throughout the day.
Christine A.
Parent of Graduated StudentSuch a lovely preschool.
Ellen T.
Parent of Graduated StudentWe have always been satisfied with Brookline Sprouts from day one. Wonderful educational provider.
Anonymous
Parent of Graduated StudentMeet Our Team
A long-term team that helps children and families feel known and cared for.
Families trust Sprouts because the people here bring care, structure, and consistency to children every day.
Tour Brookline Sprouts
See the classrooms, meet the team, and ask whether Sprouts is the right fit for your family.
A tour is the best next step. It lets you see the environment, ask about openings, and decide whether Sprouts is the right fit for your family.
Availability can vary by age and schedule, so we recommend scheduling a tour early.
Questions Families Ask
Clear answers to the practical questions parents often ask.
If you want to talk through scheduling, openings, or your child’s needs, a tour or direct inquiry is the best next step.
Yes. Children need to be potty trained to attend Brookline Sprouts. Nighttime accidents can still be normal for some young children, but during the day children should be able to recognize when they need to use the bathroom, tell an adult, get on and off the toilet independently, and manage the routine with minimal help.
We serve children ages 3 and up. Children ages 3 to 5 are served in our preschool and Pre-K program, including summer Pre-K. School age children can join our school-year wraparound afterschool program or our summer school age program, depending on the time of year and your family’s schedule.
Families can choose 2 to 5 days a week, with partial-day and full-day options depending on what works best for their schedule.
We offer preschool Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with care available from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Yes. Meals and snacks are included with no additional fees. We participate in the USDA food program, exceed the standard meal requirements, and while we do collect income-verifying information for program compliance, every child receives food at no extra cost.
We use the Brightwheel app for day-to-day family communication, photos, reminders, updates, billing information, and direct messaging. It gives families one place for updates, announcements, and direct communication with the program.
Availability can vary by age and schedule, and some options fill faster than others. If you are interested, we recommend that you schedule a tour or fill out the inquiry form right away so we can talk with you about current openings, fit, and any waitlist status.
Get In Touch
Ask a question, check availability, or schedule a tour.
Many families begin by scheduling a tour, but you can also send a quick inquiry or call if you have questions about age, schedule, or availability. We’ll help you find the best next step.