Bilingual ASL/English early learning.
Sprouts is a Deaf-led PlayTime center in Salem for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Every classroom is led by Deaf educators fluent in ASL, with a play-based curriculum that grows confident bilingual communicators.
At a glance
- Ages 6 weeks – 5 years
- Mon–Fri, 7:30am – 5:30pm
- Sliding-scale tuition · ERDC accepted
- Salem, Oregon
What makes Sprouts different
ASL-first classrooms
Every room is led by Deaf educators fluent in ASL, with bilingual ASL/English exposure all day.
Small group ratios
Low child-to-teacher ratios so each child gets responsive, language-rich attention.
Family partnership
Weekly updates in ASL or written English, plus monthly family ASL meet-ups.
Full & part-time
Mon–Fri, 7:30am–5:30pm. Choose 2, 3, or 5 day schedules based on availability.
Classrooms by age
| Classroom | Age range | Daily focus |
|---|---|---|
| Infants | 6 wks – 12 mo | Visual attention, tactile play, first signs |
| Toddlers | 12 – 30 mo | Expressive ASL vocabulary, motor play, routines |
| Preschool | 2.5 – 4 yr | Storytelling in ASL, pre-literacy, social skills |
| Pre-K | 4 – 5 yr | Bilingual literacy, kindergarten readiness |
Who Sprouts is for
Sprouts welcomes every family that wants their child to grow up bilingual in ASL and English. Priority enrollment goes to Deaf children and children of Deaf adults.
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, ages 6 weeks through 5 years
- Hearing children of Deaf adults (CODAs) building first-language ASL
- Hearing siblings of Deaf children growing up bilingual
- Families new to ASL who want their child immersed alongside Deaf peers
How to enroll
- 01
Inquire
Send the form below or email us with your child's age and preferred start date.
- 02
Tour
Visit a classroom in ASL with a Deaf educator and ask questions.
- 03
Apply
Submit enrollment paperwork and tuition agreement (sliding scale available).
- 04
Welcome
Gradual start-up days help your child settle into their new classroom.
Inquire about a spot
Tell us a little about your child and we'll follow up to schedule a classroom tour.