Childcare FAQs

We are typically fully enrolled and openings are limited. Availability changes throughout the year, so we recommend reaching out or joining our waitlist to be contacted if a spot becomes available.

We care for children from 12 months to 5 years old. We do plan to provide infant care in the future. Reach out for more info.

Yes, we offer flexible part-time options and are happy to work with families to find a schedule that fits. Availability may vary — feel free to reach out to discuss what might work best for your family.

Unfortunately we don’t offer that option at this time. Thank you for understanding.

Yes, drop-in care is available based on current availability. Please contact us in advance to check for open spots on your desired day.

Yes, we maintain a waitlist for future openings. If you’re planning ahead, we’d love for you to join. When a spot becomes available, we reach out to families on our waitlist. Please note that joining the waitlist does not guarantee a spot.

We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm.

Yes! We provide breakfast, lunch, and up to two healthy snacks each day. Meals are balanced, kid-friendly, and prepared with care. We’re happy to accommodate dietary needs and allergies whenever possible — just let us know!

We provide a daily rest period after lunch for all children. While naps are not required, all children are expected to have quiet rest time — which may include lying down, reading books, or playing quietly. Families are welcome to send a small blanket or comfort item if they’d like, but it’s not required.

Yes! We use a play-based learning approach that follows a structured curriculum designed for early childhood development. Through hands-on activities, themed lessons, books, art, and guided exploration, children build skills in language, early math, science, and social-emotional growth — all in a way that feels fun and natural. Each day offers a balance of learning opportunities and open-ended play, helping children prepare for preschool and beyond.

Yes! Happy Sprouts Childcare is fully licensed by the State of California (Facility #304445678) and operates in compliance with all state childcare regulations.

Yes. All staff are certified in CPR, First Aid, and child nutrition, and have completed required training in health, safety, and food handling. Every staff member is fingerprinted, background checked, and cleared through the state licensing system before working with children.

Tours are scheduled only when we have an upcoming opening within the next 4–6 weeks. Because we are typically fully enrolled, we are not able to offer tours far in advance. If you’re planning ahead, we’d still love to hear from you. You can reach out and join our waitlist, and we’ll contact you if a spot becomes available.