Sunflower Preschool

I would highly recommend Sunflower Preschool. Most of the families who chose Sunflower had living nearby as one criteria if not the main one. But for us, it didn't have to do with distance (it is actually a very long commute for us, we chose it for other reasons). The main things we looked at when choosing it were (in no particular order): - Teacher's tenure (one of the teachers has been there decades, she was the teacher of one of the teachers, most other places have an extremely high turnover, which is hard for kids making bonds that need to be continually replaced). - Time outside. The kids spend a lot of time outside. Teacher's education. The teachers have continuous professional development and they are aware of things that are important for us, such as peaceful parenting, non-violent communication, Waldorf and Montessori principles, among others. - Mixed age group. - Lower focus on academics and more focus on emotional intelligence, relationships, creativity, and awareness of the environment. - No screens. As I said, one thing that has surprised me when interacting with other parents from Sunflower is that most of them have had the proximity to Sunflower as one of the main if not the main criteria when choosing it. I think most parents that see it that way got lucky and I hope they are now able to appreciate the little treasure that Sunflower is.

Great teachers, facilities, and community. We love the focus on outdoor unstructured play.

Sunflower is the most magical preschool in Boulder. The staff is spunky, sweet, extremely knowledgeable, and loving.

Sunflower is a special and wonderful place where children have the opportunity to learn, grow and make wonderful friends. The best decision we could have made for our little one.

We love Sunflower. It has been such a great fit for our son. He has made some great friends there and practically begs to go to school in the morning. The teaching staff is also top-notch. They are very observant and attentive, while also giving the kids room to explore their curiosities. I have had the opportunity to interact with numerous Sunflower parents, and without exception, each one has expressed sincere appreciation for the program Sunflower runs. If your kid is happy, the other kids seem happy, and the other parents are happy, then I would say Sunflower is a winner.

We had two children go through Sunflower Preschool and have loved it. Our kids joined during the pandemic and hadn't had much social interaction prior. They were both slow to transition between tasks, had some potty accidents, one is a picky eating and one had speech concerns. The teachers were patient and loving yet regimented. As a result, our children thrived and are ready for kindergarten. In addition to all that good stuff, the school is just amazing. It's a mix of nature/montessori/waldorf. I love how much time they spend outside and just how lovely the space it. We love picking up our kids and connecting to the parents and teachers - people we all would be friends with (and are) outside of school.

After spending two years at Sunflower, my daughter is completely Kindergarten-ready. The teachers are incredibly intuitive caregivers and also thoughtful practitioners of the montessori philosophy. As a result, I've witnessed my daughter build confidence and a deep sense of self. The multi-age classroom and outdoor curriculum have helped her cultivate a responsible and nurturing disposition that I hope stays with her for decades to come. Can't recommend enough!

My little one has been at Sunflower for several years and I can't recommend it enough. The outdoors space is very special and the teachers are incredible. This is a very special place.