Professional Learning
Our Innovation Work
The SproutFive team advocates on behalf of children and families at the local, state, and federal level to improve the environments in which children live, learn, and grow. Our impact is seen at all levels as we:
- Sit on policy committees that shape early learning
- Inform best practices through research
- Liaise with policymakers to first-hand the impact of our approach
It's Time We Commit To Our Early Educators.
Early childhood educators are essential to the health and development of children. A cornerstone of local and state economies, the early childhood sector not only provides many jobs, it also enables parents to work while their young children are cared for. However, the compensation for early childhood educators does not match their social and economic importance.
For example, the living wage in Columbus, OH, for a single parent of two is $57,720 annually. While the average K-12 educator earns $63,589, those employed as preschool teachers only take in an alarming $23,792, not even half the living wage. Low compensation, stress, and lack of resources, lead to challenges recruiting and retaining skilled early childhood educators. We can do better.
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Annual Reports
This year we were able to add 201 littles and their families to our legacy.
Reports and White Papers
Diving deep into the data-both at the classroom and school level-to establish links between resources, programming and outcomes.
Research
The research and practice done in our schools are used to help inform best practices in legislation.
Our Model
Our schools are co-located with like-minded host partners in nonprofit hubs, affordable housing complexes, education institutions, and employer campuses.
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Get Involved
When you support the SproutFive mission, you help us strengthen our communities and ensure every child has access to a holistic, high-quality early childhood education.