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The official Online Application Period for Fall 2023-24 Seedlings and Little Seedlings is Jan. 30-Feb. 10, 2023.
If you are interested in applying to Fall 2023-24 Seedlings or Little Seedlings, please read about the application process below.
*Seedlings is for children ages 3-6. Children must be 3 years old by Sept. 1, 2023.
Application steps:
Step 1: Attend an Introduction to Seedlings Meeting.
In this meeting, you’ll learn about Sunflower’s educational philosophy and tour our indoor and outdoor classroom spaces. This meeting is for adults and babies in arms only. No older children, please.
Step 2: Attend a Seedlings Visiting Day with your child.
Prospective Seedlings and their parents must attend the program as visitors for at least one day. This visit is important, as it will determine if the program meets everyone’s needs. Visitor fee is $40 per visit. Call 561 501-6615 to schedule.
Step 3: Complete Application Form and pay Application Fee.
Online application form must be completed between Jan. 30 – Feb. 10, 2023. Application does not ensure enrollment. An Application Fee, which covers the administrative costs of processing your application, is $50 per child and is non-refundable.
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. Parent participation is required. This aspect of our program is essential and allows for a great deal of parental involvement and input. Parent co-op responsibilities will range from 3 to 10 hours a month depending on needs that month. Parents who are unable to volunteer in the classroom will be assigned jobs which can be done in the evening or on the weekends.
Learn more at an 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 an Intro to Seedlings meeting!
Seedlings is a drop-off program with a parent cooperative component. Children attend five days a week, either for morning or afternoon sessions.
Half-Day Options:
Morning Session: 8:00 am – 11:30 am
Afternoon Session: 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Tuition: 10 payments of $1,048 (includes $38 materials fee)
“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 an Intro to Seedlings meeting!
Respect for the Individual
Learning Through Experience
Learning Within Community