Headstart ProgramsDes Moines, IA

Little Sprouts Head Start

3.4(11 reviews)

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Little Sprouts Head Start is a headstart programs daycare located at 4541 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Iowa IA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Little Sprouts Head Start receives predominantly positive reviews, with most parents praising the caring staff, director Shannon, and their children's development and happiness. However, a few parents reported serious concerns about professionalism, safety protocols, and inconsistent care quality depending on which staff members are present.

Caring and nice staffdirector Shannon personally knows childrengood communication with parentsdaily reportschildren's speech and social developmentstructured routinessecurity badgesconvenient south side locationwilling to work with special needs children
Inconsistent professionalism among some staffsafety incidents without explanationmalfunctioning indoor camerasdelayed illness notificationsinconsistent supervision and care qualitydisorganization with paperwork and schedulingbuilding security concernsquick dismissal of special needs child without adequate support

Recent Reviews

8 years ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. Started taking my daughter her when she turned 2, and she stayed at home with me prior to that. And she is excelling so fast! Loving all the new friends she is making, and learning so much! She has started to talk a whole lot more. And she now loves to stick to her routine everyday! Love the added security with the badges to get in the doors, with security cameras coming soon! My daughter absolutely loves this place. And mommy doesn’t mind the price either :)

9 years ago

My daughter has been going to little Sprouts since she was 6-7 months old before she started I tryed 2 in homes and hated it ! I was referred to little sprouts by multiple Facebook friends and I called and was put on a waiting list for about a month and a half. It was defiantly worth the wait ! I love Little Sprouts and so does my daughter all the ladies in her daycare room are very nice always inform me if anything seems wrong and as a first time mom give me great advice when I ask. Her daily report is always filed out. Shannon is very sweet as well you may not see her but shes always there when you need her ! She knows my daughter not just by her face but by name and with a daycare with so many kids that's a huge plus for me. I refuse to take my daughter out of Little Sprouts I plan on keeping her there as long as possible :) I am so greatful to have found little sprouts

8 years ago

We love Little Sprouts so much! Our son went there and now our daughter will as well. Great staff and Miss Shannon is so wonderful. We're lucky to have this great facility on the south side near our home.

6 years ago

Very unprofessional! We loved the infant room and a few teachers in his 1 year old room, but if those teachers weren't there, it was complete chaos. My child was hurt on several occasions without notice as to what happened, the cameras inside very rarely worked in order to go back and check on what may have happened, reports were never officially posted when a child would have HFM, strep, or anything serious like that. My son came home very hungry and thirsty if certain teachers weren't there to make sure he got what he needed. Not impressed at all! The owner would say what I wanted to hear in order to shut me up but nothing would be done about our situations.

10 years ago

This is the most unorganized daycare I have EVER been to. First off when I showed up Monday Jan 11th to do all of my paperwork for my son to start that Wednesday, the head lady Shannon had NO idea who I was, had no paperwork set out, she was not on time to the appointment I had scheduled. She told me to drop of my paperwork after work. When I did NO ONE was in the office to assist me. I left the paperwork and was told I would get a call Tuesday to verify Wed is the starting day. I called Tuesday morning Shannon was NOT in the office. I was told she would call me back later that day. I did NOT receive a call so I call at 4:30 and was told to just bring him in. My son started this daycare on Wednesday and they said he had some behavior issues but were willing to work with him. Mind you he is in Special Ed Preschool for behavior which I informed the lady of this. Thursday he stayed home. Friday he was at the daycare for maybe 3 hours before they called my boyfriend, NOT the mom, and said he needed picked up and could no longer be there. They said he left the building twice..first off why isnt the building secured for kids safety!!! What a crappy daycare to say they are willing to work with a child and not even give him a chance. And to think the School was the one who referred me to this pathetic excuse for a daycare! I would NEVER recommend any child to go to this place.

Frequently asked questions

Little Sprouts Head Start is a headstart programs childcare facility located in Des Moines, Iowa. The facility has a capacity of 17 children.
Little Sprouts Head Start has a Google rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 11 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Little Sprouts Head Start, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Little Sprouts Head Start through Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Iowa must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
4541 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
County
POLK

Details

Daycare Type
Headstart Programs
Capacity
17 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
41.54398, -93.64056