I had the pleasure of meeting up with Christy from Little Sprouts academy earlier this year at the Toledo Baby Show and I was very impressed, so I wanted to feature them on our blog.
Here is my interview with her:
A little about your business:
Little Sprouts Academy is a licensed daycare in West Toledo. We offer an advanced curriculum, college-educated instructors, all meals, and best of all peace of mind with our live internet webcams for parents to view anytime!
How did you get started in this field?
Working with children has always been rewarding for me. Also, I wanted the chance to own a business that really cared about the well-being of both our customers and our employees.
What is your favorite part of your job?
I love when the children run up to show me what they did with their instructor that day and they have a big smile on their face. The children really love our program and it touches my heart to know I helped contribute to make that happen.
When someone comes into your shop or hires your services, what should they expect?
Clients will get a safe and clean daycare center that truly cares about the well-being of their children as well as their family. We get to know our parents on a more personal level, and we try to exceed all expectations they have of us. We also work one-on-one with them to offer added flexibility and care for different developmental needs which many centers lack.
What makes you different from other people in your field?
I know that most people in the childcare field say they love kids, which makes us all the same. What makes me different is the drive and dedication to provide an extremely rewarding environment for each child, and the peace of mind through our webcams for the parents.
What is one piece of advice you would give all your clients/customers/readers?
Do a lot of research before you choose a daycare center. There are so many questions to ask to ensure you are getting quality. For example, many people don’t think to ask about staff/child ratios in a center. This can be extremely important as it shows how individualized care will be for your child.
Now a little about you:
What is your favorite restaurant in Toledo?
El Camino Real on the corner of Douglas and Sylvania.
What is your favorite band or type of music to listen to?
I like all kinds.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Hmmm….I can’t think of a guilty pleasure. I do love chocolate.
What is one goal you have this year?
To expand our daycare into a new building in West Toledo We are working on this right now actually!
What is something people might be surprised to know about you?
I speak some Russian and play the French Horn.
What is something you think is beautiful?
Blue skies and sunshine in Toledo, Ohio. J
What is your best feature?
My sense of humor.
What is the best advice you have ever received?
Keep trying to reach your goal, but never compromise your personal ethics and morals.
What is one question you would add to this for other professional to answer?
What do you hope to add to our community?
Now answer it yourself 
I hope to add a place where working parents can rest assured their child is in great care, as well as a place where employees truly enjoy working.
