Sunflower Seedlings Preschool
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A day in the life at Sunflower Seedlings Preschool:
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, Jefferson Park, and Mount Baker Park
Adventure Hours:Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 1 PM
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2 weeks free!
We’re offering 2 weeks free for families who join our pilot program!
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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!
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Drop-in Nature Play Days
Available:
Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 1 PM
Locations:
Beacon Food Forest, Jefferson Park, and Mount Baker Park
What to Expect:
Outdoor play, gardening, and nature exploration for children ages 2.5-5 (younger children welcome with a parent/caregiver!)
Pricing:
$40/session for drop-off service (first session is FREE!)
$20/session if you stay and play with your little one
$100 one-time fee includes access to snacks and our gear library
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Join 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!
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Now Enrolling Fall 2025
We’re excited to welcome new families for the full launch of Sunflower Seedlings Preschool in September 2025!
Through storytelling, movement, sensory play, and seasonal exploration, each day offers space for wonder and joy. Sunflower Seedlings is more than a preschool—it’s a place where childhood is honored, curiosity is encouraged, and roots are planted for lifelong learning.
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What People Are 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 truly have loved the first couple of weeks with SSP. I could not have asked for anything more. Thank you so much, Kayla!”
— Pilot Feedback Survey
“We think it’s great and that you’re doing a phenomenal job. My kids are thriving.”
— Pilot 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.