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Seedlings Online Application Period: February 8-19, 2021
In Seedlings, hands-on sensory experiences in Play, Nature and the Arts (think melting crayons, befriending worms and building moats in the sand) spark passion, grow confidence and encourage curiosity – skills that serve children well in their future academic lives.
But life isn’t all about academics… In this mixed-age environment, children also learn skills that help them lead more meaningful, connected lives out in the world. Skills like creative problem solving, conflict resolution, communication, empathy and respect for others. The element that ties everything together is community. Seedlings students and parents form the heart of the Sunflower community, supporting each other in learning and in life.
Children attend five days a week, either for a morning or an afternoon session. Seedlings is a drop-off program with a parent cooperative component. Although parents are unable to help onsite at this time, they can support with various helper jobs offsite. Parent co-op responsibilities are 2-4 hours a month, depending on the programs needs.
Learn more at a virtual Intro to Seedlings meeting!
Questions? call 561-501-6615 or email us. We look forward to hearing from you!
A play-based learning environment that nurtures imagination, science and nature exploration, arts expression and literacy, while giving children and parents tools for empowered communication and peaceful problem-solving skills. Adults practice parenting skills through hands-on participation and receive ongoing mentoring and support. Seedlings is a drop-off program with a parent cooperative component.
Childcare License #50-51-1611005
Based on the latest early childhood research, Seedlings promotes the social, emotional and intellectual development of each child. We use the Guidance techniques of child development expert Dan Gartrell and draw inspiration from early childhood educator and author, Bev Bos. Particular attention is given to respecting the individual, nurturing problem-solving skills, and creating a sense of cooperation and belonging. Seedlings is a family-friendly program– both parents and children are given the support and nurturing they need to grow.
Sunflower’s Educational Model
The Sunflower Model is a developmentally based philosophy of social, emotional and intellectual learning that involves parents as facilitators in their child’s educational experience. The pillars of the model are Respect for the Individual, Learning Through Experience and Learning Within Community. We teach these concepts through hands-on experiences in Play, Nature, and the Arts. Our goal is to grow children and adults who are reflective thinkers, respectful communicators, confident innovators, creative problem-solvers, empathetic peacemakers, passionate players and lifelong learners.
Learn more at a virtual Intro to Seedlings meeting!
“No one stumbles upon Seedlings by accident. We’ve all come together as a community looking for something more, and we’ve found a home here together. A treasured space, not just for our children to grow and explore, but a community of families each seeking this one-of-a-kind experience for our children.” -Jennifer S., Seedlings mom
Attending an Intro to Seedlings meeting is the first step in the Seedlings registration process. In this required meeting, led by a member of the Sunflower Staff, you’ll learn about Sunflower’s educational philosophy, all about the Seedlings program and our current health and safety protocols. If you have questions about anything Sunflower-and Seedlings-related, this meeting is where you’ll find your answers.
Through parent education and the support of our close-knit COMMUNITY, Seedlings helps you become the parent you want to be.
Learn more at a virtual Intro to Seedlings meeting!
Respect for the Individual
Learning Through Experience
Learning Within Community