SproutAbout

SproutAbout

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693 ratings
191 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

Extremely SLOW

Lately it’s extremely slow to load in, it literally takes close to five minutes to load and today it required to re-sign in but it doesn’t respond to touch. Basically it froze at sign in and anywhere you tap it won’t register. Do Better.

Extremely slow

Recently the app has been extremely slow at loading.

Good concept, poor execution

I use this app at my job to input information about the children’s day and post pictures and activities. The app as a concept is perfect and design-wise it’s fine but it is genuinely one of the most poorly optimized apps I have ever used. At first I thought it was just that the iPads we use were a little out of date but everything else works more or less fine. I’ve optimized my iPad to the highest degree it can be considering its age. Sproutabout will often take several MINUTES to load to the appropriate screen and I know it’s going to take so long to switch users that I press that input and then go do something else while I wait. Considering that Learning Care is a multi-million dollar company, I would really expect better from the app they make every one of their employees use every day. I am not the only one with this experience either, nearly every other teacher I’ve spoken to that has to use this app has the same issues.
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Slow and Inconsistent

I really want to like this app, but it is so slow and inconsistent. Sometimes I need to hop on to interact with teachers and admin, but unable to even get on. It is frustrating.

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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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.