Little Sprouts Early Learning & Preschool

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Little Sprouts Early Learning & Preschool Welcome to Little Sprouts, a small in-home childcare located on the northwest side of Ankeny. Preschool curriculum is offered at Little Sprouts. Ms.

Little Sprouts is a registered C1 home, providing full-time care for ages 6 weeks until entering Kindergarten. In-home child care offers children the opportunity to learn and grow with siblings and children of different ages in a supportive, family-like atmosphere. Little Sprouts offers tools and curriculum for educating infants, toddlers, and pre-school age children, thus helping prepare them for school. PLAY, LEARN, & GROW TOGETHER! Natalie has a bachelors from Simpson College in Psychology with additional Early Childhood Education courses through DMACC. Certified Mandatory Reporter, CPR & First Aid certified. Natalie exceeds the required training hours set by DHS and currently holds an IQ4K level 1 rating. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

Friday learning & fun with friends!
10/16/2026

Friday learning & fun with friends!

We’ve been reading There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost! Our preschoolers are practicing story retelling, buildin...
10/15/2026

We’ve been reading There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Ghost! Our preschoolers are practicing story retelling, building language skills, and having spooky Halloween fun! 🎃🧡

All work and play today! 🖍️🎨✨️
10/14/2026

All work and play today! 🖍️🎨✨️

Happy Tuesday ✨️
10/13/2026

Happy Tuesday ✨️

Beautiful day for outside play and fine motor fun!
10/12/2026

Beautiful day for outside play and fine motor fun!

❤️ 🍂 October Family Projects Are Here! 🍂 ❤️Each month, our families complete a special family project to proudly display...
10/12/2026

❤️ 🍂 October Family Projects Are Here! 🍂 ❤️

Each month, our families complete a special family project to proudly display on our family tree!

These projects are designed to encourage learning, creativity, and meaningful bonding at home while giving families a chance to create something special together.

🌟 Did you know? 🌟Ms. Natalie is required to complete 32 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain her DH...
10/10/2026

🌟 Did you know? 🌟

Ms. Natalie is required to complete 32 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain her DHS/HHS registration and ChildNet certification.

Today, Ms. Natalie took a course on ADHD in Early Childhood to continue learning and growing professionally, so she can better understand and support the children in her care. 💙🧠

Happy Learning! 💻🎉

Wrapping up another great week together! 🫶
10/08/2026

Wrapping up another great week together! 🫶

Fun-Filled Wednesday! 🕷 Little Miss Muffet 🕷️ Stamp & screen the letter A 🕷️ Number 1 review🕷️ Scissor practice ✂️ 🕷️ He...
10/07/2026

Fun-Filled Wednesday!

🕷 Little Miss Muffet
🕷️ Stamp & screen the letter A
🕷️ Number 1 review
🕷️ Scissor practice ✂️
🕷️ Heggerty fun
🕷️ Enjoying the sunshine and so much more!

Tuesday smiles, happy hearts, and lots of learning! ✨️
10/06/2026

Tuesday smiles, happy hearts, and lots of learning! ✨️

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Ankeny, IA
50023

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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