SproutAbout

SproutAbout

In the know, ready to grow

693 ratings
187 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 9, 2022
  • April 10, 2026
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This app enhances family communication with early childhood education centers. It provides real-time classroom video, activity updates tied to learning goals, and direct communication with school staff, offering peace of mind for parents.

Live classroom video streaming
Share pick-up/drop-off notes
Direct connection with school staff
Save, share, and comment on media
Activity updates linked to learning goals
View routine logs (naps, meals)
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What's New in SproutAbout

1.8.11

April 10, 2026

Various bug fixes.

User reviews

Great when it works

The last “update” created extreme lag in the app upon initial opening which has only gotten worse. Sometimes it opens and sometimes it just buffers until it times out. Also forget about live stream of the classroom as for the past two months on a good day it will buffer for a full 2 minutes before it shows you the classroom. But on a bad day “like what I’m having today and which feels like the norm now” the app simply never opens at all. Just buffers before it tells you it has timed out.
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Slowwwwww

Please update the app so the log in doesn’t take forever!
I’m trying to communicate with my child’s teachers and it takes honesty 2 mins to log in! Not ok when dealing with issues.

Perfect for this MOM

I honestly applaud this app, the consistency, the accuracy, the comfortability, and the safety all works for me thanks .
This app offers constant updates about my child’s activities during the hours of her school/daycare the safety and comfortability, knowing I can see her in her whereabouts and when she’s doing the things she do. I would recommend this app to any parent.
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Great for live stream but nothing else

The app has great potential. Unfortunately there are always message that pop up on my phone notifications, then when I go to find them they’re gone. The teachers cannot message back on the pictures so I’m commenting to myself, what’s the point? You can only message them in the private message section. Just take off that function if it’s not dual sided. It only needs a “like” button instead of the heart, smiley and thumbs up emoji. When pressing those options, it’s so slow and hardly ever takes the command. When saving videos or pictures, it’s takes a very long time and glitches out. It’s hard to tell if anything actually saved to your camera roll so you’re either saving multiples or none. The livestream glitches/freezes when you zoom in and back out. The idea is to have communication between staff/teachers and parents. But it’s not friendly for that purpose. There should also be a “delete” option in the “feed” section so I can get rid of the stuff I don’t want and jump to the things I do want to see or save. It’s very slow when scrolling to find the pics and videos the school has posted with many stops and glitches along the way.
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Slow

It takes literally 2 minutes for this app to load. It used to be great but now it’s insanely slow. Please fix this!

User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Messages not sending or disappearing

Bug

Inability to access live video feed

Bug

App freezing or logging users out randomly

Bug

Inconsistent display of child's enrollment status

Bug

Scrolling issues when browsing photos/videos

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add autocorrect/spell check for messages

Feature

Improve photo/video browsing and organization

Feature

Develop a desktop/web version of the app

Feature

Provide better communication tools for teachers

Feature

Implement more reliable push notifications

Feature

FAQ

What does SproutAbout do?

SproutAbout is an early childhood education app designed to enhance family communication with schools. It allows parents to stay connected with their child's school day through features like live video streaming, direct messaging with staff, and updates on activities and routines.

What are the key features of SproutAbout?

Key features include live streaming video of the classroom, the ability to share pick-up/drop-off notes, direct communication with school staff, saving and commenting on photos/videos, receiving activity updates tied to learning goals, and viewing routine logs for naps and meals.

Is SproutAbout free to use?

The application is free to download and use for enrolled families. Account setup details are provided by school leadership. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

Who is SproutAbout for?

SproutAbout is designed for parents and guardians of children enrolled in early childhood education centers that use the platform. It aims to support working families and strengthen the connection between parents and teachers.

How does SproutAbout improve parent-teacher relationships?

The app strengthens parent-teacher relationships by providing a direct and consistent channel for communication. Features like sharing notes, receiving activity updates, and direct messaging allow for more frequent and meaningful interactions, fostering a collaborative approach to the child's education and care.