Sunflower Seedlings Preschool
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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!
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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
• $60 per session for drop-off care
• $40 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!
Sunflower Seedlings Updates—Right to Your Inbox!
Be the first to hear about new programs, events, and tips for raising little nature explorers.
What are people saying?
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“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.”
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“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.”
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“We truly have loved the first couple of weeks with SSP. I could not have asked for anything more. Thank you so much, Kayla!”
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“We absolutely loved Sunflower Seedlings for our kiddo, she came home every day with so many adventure stories. Kayla is great with communication/updates as well, we would get fun photos and postings daily. We feel really lucky to have found this outdoor experience/school for our daughter. Could not rave more, highly recommend.”
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“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.”
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"Our kiddo's time in the Sunflower Seedlings program has been truly wonderful for our family to experience! Every aspect of the 4-hour day is thoughtfully grounded in a respect for nature, kindness and empathy for others, and providing opportunity for early math, literacy, and science concepts—all while giving space for children to learn through play. Rain or shine, we are confident in knowing each day will provide our child with opportunities to learn, play, and grow. Teacher Kayla is creative, supportive, and curates a weekly curriculum that is responsive to the class (and even drop ins!). Communication is collaborative, and we look forward to her insights in her observation notes each week. If you're even a little curious about enrolling, really suggest asking about a drop in day!"
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"We are so grateful for the experience Tata had at Sunflower Seedlings. A special thank you to Kayla ! Tata really loved your gentle and thoughtful presence. The program design was wonderful, and the outdoor activities brought Tata so much joy. On his first day, he told us he felt a bit unsure and asked, “Why is there no classroom or toys?” But now he says, “The whole outdoors is my classroom, and everything I find is my toy.” We are so happy to see him becoming more connected to nature and confident in exploring and moving freely. "
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"My 3 year old daughter absolutely loves this. Her outdoor confidence has grown, and I’ve loved the focus on emotional learning, curiosity & respect for nature. We can’t wait to return next school year. Highly recommend!"
We’d love to hear about your experience—leave us a review and help other families discover Sunflower Seedlings Preschool!
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.