Frequently Asked Questions

Potty-training expectations can vary by age group and classroom. We encourage families to connect with our Admissions Team to discuss their child’s individual needs and readiness

What makes Beansprouts different is its balance of child-centered learning, experienced educators, and a true sense of community. Our classrooms are designed to encourage exploration and hands-on learning while still giving children the structure and support they need to thrive.

Beansprouts is known for its responsive, ever-evolving curriculum, which is shaped by the interests and developmental pace of each child rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

Families become part of our, community, with strong home-school partnerships, family involvement, and even teacher home visits at the start of the year to help children feel connected and supported.

At Beansprouts, your child will learn through play-based experiences. Children build skills in language and early literacy, problem-solving, creative exploration, and social development through activities like storytelling, outdoor exploration, and collaborative projects.

Because Beansprouts’ curriculum is responsive to each class and each child, learning is designed to feel engaging and connected to children’s natural curiosity.

From its beginnings as a cooperative preschool in a single classroom, Beansprouts has grown into a beloved neighborhood resource for children and families in Park Slope. We’ve been around since the 1980s and have grown to have eight locations all across Park Slope.

Beansprouts is located at 453 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, in Park Slope. Families can contact the school at 718-965-8573 or by email at info@sproutsbk.com.

Yes, Beansprouts offers morning program options for select age groups, with flexible schedules available for our 2s, 3s, and 4s classrooms. Our 4s program is offered as a full-day experience.

Yes, Beansprouts offers full-day programming for children in our 2s, 3s, and 4s classrooms, with additional Early Bird and Extended Day options available for families who need expanded care.

Yes, Beansprouts offers Extended Day programming for families who need care beyond the regular school day, with flexible scheduling options available until 4:00 PM or 6:00 PM.

Yes — Beansprouts offers an Early Bird option for families who need an earlier drop-off. Early Bird is available for all classes and begins before the regular school day, with drop-off typically running from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM.

We currently only offer our Flex-package for our afterschool program, which lets families choose any 10 after-school days during the school year for their child to attend, rather than enrolling on a fixed weekly schedule.

Flex days must be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance, and that the 10-Day Flex Pack costs $800 and is available for Kindergarten through 5th grade only.

Families with questions about tuition, payment schedules, or possible support options are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team directly at admissions@sproutsbk.com.

Yes, Beansprouts offers after-school care through our Extended Day program, with flexible scheduling options available for families who need care beyond the regular school day.

Yes, Beansprouts offers Summer Camp, with programs designed for children from our youngest learners through elementary school ages. Our summer program brings the same sense of play, exploration, community, and hands-on learning that families know and love during the school year.

Yes, Beansprouts values making children and families feel comfortable before the school year begins. We offer opportunities for families and teachers to connect before classes start, and our teachers visit the homes of children in their new classes to help foster a warm and supportive transition into the school year.

After a family attends a virtual information session and submits an application, they can join us for a small, in-person tours to visit our classrooms. Parents will be able to see our outdoor spaces and into some classrooms as well.

Our application for the 2026-2027 school year is available on our application page.

We offer many different ways to learn about our school. We hold virtual information sessions weekly. They are offered at various times during the day. You can sign up on our tours page. We also offer in-person tours to families that submit an application and attend an information session.

Each virtual session will give families an overview of our school philosophy, program offerings and highlight our school community. You will also have time to ask our Admissions Team any questions you have.

Once families attended a virtual information session and submit an application, you will be able to schedule a time to visit our classrooms. These tours are for parents only, but we can accommodate infants in carriers.

Once your child is enrolled at Beansprouts, they will get priority re-enrollment for the following school year. Current families will receive re-enrollment information in December and will have the chance to re-enroll before we offer spaces to new applicants.