Alta Schoolhouse is moving forward with a second campus in the Lake Morton area, taking over the former site of Little Sprouts Preschool at 926 S. Tennessee Ave.
This expansion is a significant milestone for the school, which has operated its original location on Carleton Street in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood since 2022. Here are the key details of the new project:
New Offerings & Capacity
- One-Year-Old Care: For the first time, Alta will offer care for one-year-olds. This was a strategic decision driven by high demand from local families.
- Total Enrollment: The new campus is expected to serve approximately 87 students, mirroring the capacity of the previous tenant.
- Standardized Model: The Tennessee Avenue site will follow Alta’s Montessori-inspired approach, featuring the same safety protocols, classroom transparency, and low teacher-to-child ratios found at the Carleton Street campus.
Site Status & Renovations
- Current State: The building is currently undergoing extensive renovations to bring it up to modern licensing standards and align it with Alta’s specific design aesthetic (including updated classrooms and redesigned outdoor play spaces).
- Timeline: While Little Sprouts closed on March 9, 2026, during the transition, Alta has not yet finalized a specific opening date for the new campus as architectural plans are still being polished.
This move helps address the ongoing shortage of high-quality childcare in central Lakeland, where waitlists for preschool openings remain notoriously long.
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