Welcome to our little second home.
Aloha Sprouts teaches Mandarin, Japanese and Spanish to children aged 3 to 12 in Kellyville. Our teachers grew up speaking the language they teach, and classes have up to 6 children, so every child gets to speak.
A message from our founder.From one parent to another, with love.
As a mother of two, I know that every parent wants to give their children the best possible start in life.
We want them to grow up confident, curious, kind, and unafraid to explore the world around them. And sometimes, that journey begins with something as simple as learning to say "hello" in another language.
That's the heart behind Aloha Sprouts.
I believe learning a language is about so much more than words. It's about opening little minds to new cultures, building friendships, and helping children discover just how big and beautiful the world can be.
As a parent, I also know how important it is for every child to feel seen, heard, and encouraged. That's why we've created a warm, playful learning environment with small classes, caring teachers, and plenty of opportunities for every little voice to shine.
My hope is that every child who joins us leaves not only knowing a few more words, but believing a little more in themselves.
From my family to yours, I can't wait to welcome you to Aloha Sprouts.
Cerena Foo
Founder, Aloha Sprouts
And a proud mum of two
Our name
Why Aloha Sprouts?Two words for what we hope every child finds here.
Aloha
In Hawaiian, aloha means much more than hello. It's love, kindness and respect for one another, and it's how we want every class to feel.
Sprouts
A sprout is life that's already there, ready to grow. Every child already has a voice and a spark. We give them the care, the sunshine and the room to grow.
The Aloha values we teach in every class
- Kindness with tenderness
- Unity with harmony
- Agreeableness with pleasantness
- Humility with modesty
- Patience with perseverance
Four things stay the same in every class.Whichever language your child learns.
Speaking and play come first.
Classes start with listening and speaking, through songs, games, picture cards and hand actions. Children use the language out loud long before they write it.
The teacher grew up speaking the language.
So children copy natural sounds from day one, and pick up the everyday phrases a textbook leaves out.
Groups stay small, so every child talks.
With 6 children at most, your child gets several turns to speak in every lesson. Quiet children start with songs the whole group sings together, and join in when they're ready.
Reading and writing grow with their speaking.
Little Sprouts, ages 3 to 6, learn through listening, speaking and singing, so they don't need to read yet. Big Sprouts, ages 7 to 12, add reading and writing in the language's own script.
Meet our language teachers.Native speakers who love teaching children.
Mandarin teacher
Lin Lǎoshī
Lin grew up in Chengdu and taught primary school there before moving to Sydney. She teaches the four tones with songs and hand signs, and her students write their first characters in week one.
- Native Mandarin speaker
- Primary teaching background
- Working With Children Check verified
What children call their teacher
老师lǎoshī means teacher
Japanese teacher
Aoi Sensei
Aoi grew up in Osaka and has taught Japanese to children in Sydney for 6 years. Every class starts with the same greeting song, so even the quiet ones know what to say by week three.
- Native Japanese speaker
- 6 years teaching children
- Working With Children Check verified
What children call their teacher
先生sensei means teacher
Spanish teacher
Profe Lucía
Lucía is from Bogotá in Colombia and studied early childhood education. She speaks Spanish for almost the whole class, and uses stories, songs and role play to make every word clear.
- Native Spanish speaker
- Early childhood degree
- Working With Children Check verified
What children call their teacher
profeprofe is short for profesora, teacher
Find us in Kellyville.In Sydney's Hills District, close to Rouse Hill and Castle Hill.
- Kellyville NSW 2155We'll share the exact address and parking details when we confirm your child's place.
- 0491 570 156
- hello@alohasprouts.com
- Phone and email
- Weekdays, 9:00am to 6:00pm
Families come from
- Kellyville
- North Kellyville
- Kellyville Ridge
- Rouse Hill
- Beaumont Hills
- Stanhope Gardens
- Bella Vista
- Castle Hill
- Baulkham Hills
- Box Hill
How we keep your child safe.The same care in every class, for every child.
Every teacher's Working With Children Check is verified.
Every teacher holds a NSW Working With Children Check, and we verify each one with the Office of the Children's Guardian before they start teaching.
Children are signed in and out.
Walk your child in and sign them in with the teacher. At the end of class, collect them from the classroom.
Only the people you name can collect your child.
We only hand children to a parent or someone on your authorised pick-up list. You can update the list any time by email.
Teachers know about allergies before the first class.
Before the first class, we ask about allergies, medical conditions and medication, and we make sure your child's teacher knows before they start.
You decide about photos.
We only take photos of your child with your permission, and we never publish a child's full name with a photo.
We follow the NSW Child Safe Standards.
If you're ever worried about a child's safety, tell us straight away. You can also contact the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian.
Spots are filling fast.Enrol now to ask for your child's spot.
Ask for a spot in our first classes. Each class takes up to 6 children, and every one of them is looked after.
