Fort Mill Daycare Beansprout Academy
When Learning Grows to New Heights
Proudly serving families with children from 6 weeks old to 5 years old
Every great daycare begins with a dream and a heart for children.
Beansprout Academy of Fort Mill was founded by early-childhood educator Katie Mauk, whose commitment to nurturing young minds sparked a Montessori-influenced preschool and childcare community defined by creativity, connection, and care. Today, that vision has grown into a beloved part of the Fort Mill community, offering a safe and enriching place for children to learn and thrive.
Why choose us
Our Core Values
At Beansprout Academy, we nurture young minds through hands-on discovery, nutritious meals, and compassionate care. Our goal is to help every child grow to new heights in a safe, loving, and inspiring environment.
Learn And Play
We believe children learn best through exploration and play. Each day is filled with activities tha≠t build confidence, creativity, and curiosity — making learning fun and meaningful.
Nutritious Meals
We serve healthy breakfasts, lunches, and snacks, included in tuition, to nourish growing bodies and minds. Every meal is balanced, wholesome, and made with care.
Caring, Qualified Teachers
Our staff are experienced early childhood professionals who create nurturing classrooms where every child feels seen, supported, and encouraged to shine.
Warm, Welcoming Environment
Our classrooms are bright, engaging, and full of wonder — designed to spark joy, comfort, and curiosity from the moment your child walks in.
How To Join the Beansprout Family
Enroll your child and watch them learn, play and grow in a nurturing environment that feels like home.
Guiding Young Minds to Grow and Thrive
At our Fort Mill Daycare, we believe every child deserves a joyful, nurturing space to explore, discover, and reach new heights. Our Montessori-inspired daycare and preschool program blends hands-on learning with genuine care, helping children build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.
Our Vision
Our purpose is to grow lifelong learners who are curious, confident, and compassionate — ready to make a positive difference in the world.
Our Mission
At Beansprout Academy, we’re dedicated to inspiring young minds through play-based learning, compassionate teaching, and a focus on each child’s unique potential.
Things For Kids
Fun Learning Activities
At Beansprout Academy, play is the heart of learning. Each day, children explore, imagine, and grow — building social, emotional, and physical skills in a warm, safe space that feels like home.
Creative Play
Art, music, and storytelling help children build fine mot–or skills, and discover joy in creativity.
Active Movement
From outdoor play to soccer, gymnastics and dance, we help children build confidence and balance — all while having fun.
Hands-On Learning
Our Montessori-inspired approach encourages problem-solving through puzzles, sensory bins, and open-ended play that builds focus and independence.
Nature & Discovery
Exploring the outdoors fosters curiosity and respect for the natural world — through gardening, nature walks, and hands-on science exploration.
our program
Our Early Learning Programs
Every age is a new stage of discovery. From our infant room to pre-K, each program is designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and growth in a safe, caring environment.
Our youngest learners, Bean Sprouts, are provided warm, individualized infant care focused on early sensory exploration, movement, and bonding. Babies grow through tummy time, sign language, songs, and gentle play that encourage physical and emotional development.
Sweet Peas begin discovering the world through touch, sound, and imitation. Teachers nurture independence and early communication through music, books, and baby sign language in a cozy, caring space.
Pumpkins take their first steps into independence with growing confidence and curiosity. Through sensory play, simple routines, early language encouragement, and plenty of movement, our little explorers build awareness, motor skills, and social connections. Teachers guide them with gentle support as they practice early communication, engage in hands-on discovery, and begin expressing their personalities in a warm, nurturing environment.
As children grow more active, the Pickles classroom offers opportunities for language development, imagination, and social learning in a fun, nurturing setting.
Sweet Potatoes are curious and creative! Teachers guide them through activities that strengthen coordination, communication, and early problem-solving
Our Peppers classroom balances structure and play with lessons that introduce early math, language, and teamwork skills — setting the stage for preschool readiness.
In the Green Beans class, children explore literacy, science, and art through hands-on, play-based projects that build independence and curiosity.
Our Beanstalks program bridges preschool and kindergarten, preparing children academically and socially for the next step. Through guided learning, collaboration, and discovery, children gain the confidence to grow to new heights.
Playing in learning
Our Classes
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Beansprouts (6 weeks – 6 months)
Our Beansprouts classroom provides nurturing care, sensory play, and gentle routines to support healthy infant development in a warm, loving environment.
Sweet Peas (6 months – 1 year)
Sweet Peas explore through movement, music, and hands-on discovery as they build early motor skills, language awareness, and secure relationships.
Pickles (1½ – 2 years)
Our Pickles enjoy a playful, curiosity-driven setting that encourages independence, early language development, and social connections.
Sweet Potatoes (2 – 2½ years)
Sweet Potatoes learn through imaginative play, early learning centers, and routine-building activities that boost confidence, communication, and motor skills.
Peppers (2½ – 3 years)
Peppers participate in hands-on projects, story time, music, and early academics designed to spark creativity and help children develop problem-solving and social skills.
Green Beans (3 – 4 years)
Our Green Beans program prepares preschoolers with foundational literacy, math, science, and social-emotional skills through guided learning and playful exploration.
Beanstalks (Transitional Kindergarten)
Beanstalks build kindergarten-readiness with a balanced curriculum of early academics, leadership skills, and independent learning routines in a supportive, nurturing environment.
Proud to Be ABC Quality Approved — Call Us
Beansprout Academy of Fort Mill is proud to participate in South Carolina’s ABC Quality Program, the state’s official system for measuring excellence in early childhood education. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to high standards in safety, nutrition, teaching, and child development.
What do parents say about us
Testimonials
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Meet our Staff
Our Team
We’re proud to have an exceptional team of caring, experienced educators. With a low teacher-to-child ratio, our teachers give every student the personal attention, patience, and encouragement they need to learn, grow, and feel at home each day.
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