Sunflower Garden Nursery School

The main indoor playroom with a wooden canopy daybed, natural toy shelves, and a lamb rocker on a round braided rug
A cozy corner of the playroom with a canopy nap nook, toy cubbies, and framed children's artwork
The fenced outdoor play yard with a canvas teepee, wooden ride-on toys, and a climbing ramp
An outdoor wooden mud kitchen and a child-sized table on a soft wood-chip play area

Our Mission & Philosophy

A gentle, unhurried childhood rooted in relationship, respect, and wonder.

Sunflower Garden Nursery School provides loving, individualized care in a peaceful, nurturing environment inspired by the principles of Waldorf Early Childhood Education and RIE® (Resources for Infant Educarers).

We believe that the earliest years of life deserve meaningful relationships, consistent daily rhythms, and a warm home environment where children develop security, confidence, and belonging.

Our mission is to protect the magic of childhood while laying a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning, compassion, creativity, and well-being.

Whole-Child Care

Body, mind, spirit, and the quiet confidence of belonging.

Waldorf-Inspired Care

Beauty, simplicity, seasonal celebrations, artistic expression, and time in nature help imagination and joyful learning flourish.

Respectful RIE Care

Attentive caregiving, authentic communication, and freedom of movement support each child as capable and competent.

Wholesome Nutrition

Homemade meals are prepared with fresh ingredients and shared around a peaceful community table.

Outdoor Life & Nature

Children climb, dig, garden, explore the seasons, and spend generous unhurried time outdoors.

Living Community

Continuity of care helps children build resilience, self-confidence, strong relationships, and a love of learning.