Our Programs

  • Drop-in Nature Play Days

    A flexible, outdoor-based experience for children aged 2.5-5 (younger if accompanied by a caregiver/parent) to explore, play, and connect with nature in a structured yet child-led environment. These sessions provide families with a chance to try out the preschool’s nature-based approach.

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  • Sunflower Seedlings 2025-2026 School Year

    Dates: September 2025 – June 2026
    Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    Nature-based, play-centered experience for children ages 2.5 to 5, nestled in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood.

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  • Nature Stay and Play Days

    Dates: May-June 2025
    Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Location: Mount Baker Park
    Cost: FREE

    Relaxed, hands-on outdoor play where you and your child (ages 2.5–5) can experience our nature-based preschool in action together.

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Adventure Spots

  • Monday's and Friday's

    Location: Beacon Food Forest

  • Tuesday's

    Location: Jefferson Park

  • Wednesday's and Thursday's

    Location: Mount Baker Park

Daily Rhythm

9:00–9:15 AM – Arrival and Drop-Off

9:15–10:00 AM – Free Exploration

10:00–10:30 AM – Seedling Gathering and Snack

10:30–11:00 AM – Potty Break and Free Play

11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Small Group Activity and Forest Exploration

12:00–1:00 PM – Lunch and Seedling Send-Off

Program Philosophy

At Sunflower Seedlings Preschool, we believe the outdoors is the best teacher. Our nature-based program invites children to learn through sensory play, creative movement, storytelling, art, and gardening. Every day is an opportunity to explore, imagine, and connect—with nature, with one another, and with themselves. Through hands-on discovery and child-led play, we nurture curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of belonging.