LITTLE SPROUTS ACADEMY

Our Teachers

Natasha Jackson, Director Natasha is an experienced and dedicated center director with a passion for early childhood education. With 19 years of experience in the Head Start space, Natasha has gained a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges of young children. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a Master’s degree in Early Childhood, combining her knowledge of organizational management with her expertise in child development. Natasha has excelled in various roles within the field, having worked as a teacher, coach, and director. What truly drives Natasha is her love for witnessing the growth and development of children in their earliest days. She firmly believes that these formative years lay the foundation for a child’s future success. Natasha is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and loving environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Natasha is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for every child under her care. She believes in fostering a sense of belonging and cultivating a love for learning. Natasha’s ultimate goal is to ensure that every child in her center receives the support and guidance they need to flourish academically, socially, and emotionally.

Teachers and Staff,

All lead teachers at our program holds either CDA or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education. Has a CPR/First-aide certification and previous experience working with young children.

Philosophy

LSA goal is to foster a positive self-concept and develop socialization and school readiness skills. Various experiences, geared to children’s age group and the individual needs of each child, are provided. Because learning is a life-long process for children and adults, it is necessary to make continued improvements. The program and staff will be evaluated on a regular basis.

Location

We are conveniently located in Eastpointe on the corner of Toepher and Kelly. We are surrounded by schools, churches and a park. We are less than 2 miles from the Local Police, Fire Departments and the Eastpointe Library. We are also a mile away from 94 expressway.

About our program

LITTLE SPROUTS ACADEMY is truly a center designed with you in mind. We service families with children between the ages of 0-6. We now have a partnership with the Great Start Readiness Program, offering free Preschool to families who have 4-year-olds. We have flexible hours. We offer before and after care. At least 3 nutritious meals daily. We focus on the social emotional development of each child. We know there is no one solution that fits all, we are here to meet each family needs on an individual basis. We focus on the family as a whole, we will have monthly meetings, trainings and special events for the entire family.

Admissions

Tours are scheduled on Wonderschool. After the tour is completed, an interview is scheduled. If we are able to determine Little Sprout is a good fit for your child, an application will be distributed, Application fee applies.