Meet the Team

Meet the people who help children bloom

Children thrive when they have caring adults who take time to know them. Our teachers and leaders shape the experience families have at Sprout Discovery Center each day.

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Our Leadership Team

Meet the passionate educators, creative minds, and childcare advocates guiding our Sprout family toward a brighter, more playful future.

Clara Vance

Founder & Executive Director

Clara brings over 15 years of childcare leadership to Sprout. Her nurturing, play-first philosophy guides our daily curriculum and shapes our warm community atmosphere.

Marcus Sterling

Director of Curriculum

Marcus designs our immersive learning tracks. Focused heavily on nature-based inquiry and early STEM pathways, he helps turn natural curiosity into core lifelong skills.

Elena Rostova

Child Development Specialist

Elena supports our team with custom emotional learning toolkits. She ensures that Sprout's spaces are psychologically safe, sensory-aware, and built to foster resilience.

David Kojo

Lead Toddler Educator

David infuses our classrooms with high energy and creative musical play. His hands-on learning activities build confidence and physical coordination in our youngest sproutlings.

Mt. Washington Team

Meet the dedicated educators and specialists bringing warm, professional care and creative energy to our Mt. Washington community every single day.

Sarah Jenkins

Lead Educator & Program Director

Sarah has over a decade of experience in early childhood education. She believes in creating child-led environments where organic learning happens through guided play, exploration, and structured wonder.

Marcus Vance

Forest School Guide

Marcus guides our wild outdoor adventures. He is deeply passionate about connecting youngsters with nature, teaching botany, outdoor survival, tracking, and respect for our natural ecosystem.

Elena Rostova

Creative Arts Specialist

Elena encourages kids to confidently express themselves through pottery, painting, and craft. She loves providing safe, messy environments where little hands can mold big dreams.

David Kim

Childcare Counselor & Advisor

David supports our educators with social-emotional development frameworks. He ensures each child feels heard, respected, and securely integrated into their classroom family.

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Milford Team

Sarah Jenkins

Center Director

With over 12 years of leadership in early developmental programs, Sarah crafts a welcoming, structured environment where young minds flourish through interactive play and exploration.

Marcus Vance

Lead Toddler Educator

Marcus specializes in toddler developmental milestones. His energetic approach to music, sensory activities, and soft-play structures builds coordination and early social bonds.

Elena Rostova

Art & Play Specialist

Elena believes that creative exploration is the key to cognitive growth. She curates beautiful, messy, and expressive hands-on craft sessions that expand our children's imaginations daily.

David Cho

Pediatric Health Coordinator

David oversees safety standards, nutritional health, and wellness routines. His warm and reassuring presence helps children understand hygiene and wellness in a fun, fear-free way.

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