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Parenting advice, child development guides, and updates from our family to yours.
Sun Safety for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers: A Parent’s Quick Guide
A parent’s plain-English summer guide to sun safety with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers: when to start sunscreen, what kind to buy, and how to keep little kids cool and hydrated on hot Pennsylvania days.
Strawberry Picking with Toddlers Near Montgomery County, PA: A First-Timer’s Guide
A first-timer’s guide to strawberry picking with toddlers and preschoolers near Montgomery County, PA. When to go, where to go, and what to bring.
How to Handle Toddler Tantrums: A Parent’s Calm Toolkit
Tantrums aren’t bad behavior, they’re a developmental phase. Here are three tools our teachers rely on every day to help toddlers handle big feelings.
Family Things to Do in Montgomery County, PA This May
A practical, parent-tested roundup of family things to do in Montgomery County, PA this May. From Elmwood Park Zoo to Norristown Farm Park, library storytimes to Mother’s Day plans, here is what is actually worth your weekend with little kids.
Top Finalist Again on the 2026 Happening List
Little Sprouts has been named a Top Finalist on the 2026 Montco Happening List, five straight years on the list, voted on by Montgomery County families. Here’s what that means to us.
Why You Won’t Find Tablets in Our Classrooms
We don’t add screen time to our curriculum. Here’s the research-backed reason why — and what we do instead across our centers.
How to Know if Your Child Is Ready for Kindergarten
Kindergarten readiness isn’t an academic checklist. Here are the at-home signs that actually matter — self-regulation, drop-off recovery, focus, and social skills — and what to do if your child isn’t quite there yet.
Potty Training Without the Power Struggle: How to Know When Your Toddler Is Ready
There’s no perfect age to start potty training. There are, however, very real signs your toddler is ready. Here’s how to spot them and start without the stress.
Signs Your Toddler Is Ready for Preschool: A Parent’s Guide
Wondering if your toddler is ready for preschool? Here are the practical, parent-tested signs to look for — and what to do if they’re not quite there yet.
5 Simple Spring Outdoor Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Five easy spring outdoor activities that build motor skills, curiosity, and confidence for toddlers and preschoolers, without needing expensive supplies.
Now Enrolling at Collegeville: What Makes Our Newest Location Special
Little Sprouts is now enrolling at our Collegeville location at 115 2nd Avenue. Infant through Pre-K programs, limited spots available. Come meet our team.
Infant Milestones: What to Expect in the First Year
A month-by-month guide to what most babies experience in their first year — what’s typical, what varies, and when to talk to your pediatrician.