Sunflower Seedlings Preschool 

  • Now Enrolling for the 2025-2026 School Year

    Little explorers, ages 2.5 to 5, set out on daily outdoor adventures where nature is our classroom, and every day brings new discoveries. We might splash in puddles, build forts and search for tiny critters.

    Locations: Beacon Food Forest and Jefferson Park
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM

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  • Selected winner of Seattle Parks & Recreation’s RFP for Outdoor Preschool Programming!

    Beginning Fall 2025, we’ll be utilizing the beautiful outdoor classroom space at Jefferson Park as our primary site—bringing nature-based, play-centered learning to life in one of Seattle’s most vibrant green spaces.

    Come grow with us—enrollment is now open!

  • Tour our growing community!

    We believe childhood should be full of wonder, discovery, and the freedom to explore. Through curiosity, connection, and creativity, we nurture a love for nature, learning, and adventure—one muddy puddle and curious question at a time!

    Want to see our program in action?

    Click the link below to schedule a tour!

    Schedule a Tour

  • Drop-in Nature Play Days

    Drop-In Nature Play Days
    These sessions offer families a chance to experience the joy of outdoor learning in a relaxed, welcoming environment—no commitment required.

    Details:
    • For children ages 2.5–5
    • $50 per session for drop-off care
    • $30 per session for stay-and-play (with a parent/caregiver)
    • Available Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm

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  • No Gear? No Problem!

    We have a mostly thrifted gear library that families can borrow from anytime!

    Nothing should stand in the way of children exploring nature! High-quality outdoor gear can be expensive, so let us help!

    Borrow from gear library!

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What are people saying?

  • “We love Sunflower Seedlings and Teacher Kayla. She has created a wonderful outdoor program, with an inclusive teaching philosophy, a huge emphasis on outdoor exploration and play while also creating time for the children to make art and read books and explore. We are so grateful that a program like this exists in our neighborhood. Teacher Kayla is also very communicative and great about sharing the daily experiences. Cannot recommended enough.”

    -Laura

  • “We've had a wonderful experience with Kayla and the Sunflower Seedlings outdoor preschool program. Kayla is a thoughtful, creative teacher and goes above and beyond to create a curriculum that supports early learning. Our son loves the outdoor time, and it's a great community for him.”

    -Flora

  • “We truly have loved the first couple of weeks with SSP. I could not have asked for anything more. Thank you so much, Kayla!”

    -Feedback Survey

  • “We think it’s great and that you’re doing a phenomenal job. My kids are thriving.”

    -Feedback Survey

  • “This program is truly what being a kid is all about. They’ve grown educationally and in how to be observant of nature. They come home dirty, tired, and full of stories about the day. I’ve watched my boys become a new version of themselves full of curiosity and confidence.”

    -Feedback Survey

  • “We absolutely love our experience at Sunflower Seedlings! A highlight of our week is reading Kayla's detailed feedback and observations about Odie's progress in preschool. The lesson plans, intention, and consideration of each child is truly so impressive.”

    -Feedback Survey


Land Acknowledgement

Sunflower Seedlings Preschool operates on the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Duwamish Tribe. We honor their enduring connection to this land and strive to foster respect and stewardship in our community.