Sunflower Hill Child Care

My daughter was at Sunflower Hill for two years and it was an overwhelmingly positive experience. From the earliest days at age two she did not want to leave at the end of the day! There are so many elements, particularly time spent outside and sweet friendships that make this place so special. Kathy genuinely wants the kids to have a fun and magical experience. She also has a gentle and patient approach to redirection and she is effective. The staff have been wonderful and are warm and friendly and give helpful feedback. I highly recommend this childcare center.

Every once in a while a photo "memory" will pop up on my phone of my kids at Sunflower Hill. (My kids are now in 5th and 3rd grade.) Every time I see a photo of the kids at the Sunflower Hill’s Mayday festival, Halloween, visiting St. Nick, celebrating a birthday, hunting for Easter eggs, or playing in Sunflower Hill’s yard, I am eternally grateful for finding Kathy and her wonderful staff at Sunflower Hill. My daughter was painfully shy when we first enrolled her at 2 years old. Campbell blossomed at Sunflower Hill. Kathy’s “curriculum” is exactly what she (and I believe all children) need. When it was our son’s turn to attend, Kathy held our hands and helped the transition go smoothly. Cooper had several medical complexities at the time, and Kathy and her staff welcomed him with open arms, always keeping an eye out for Cooper's special needs. But that didn’t surprise me. Kathy and her staff keep their eye out for ALL of the children’s needs, special or not. Looking back, Sunflower Hill was the perfect first step for our kids. I miss Kathy and the warmth, joy and simplicity of Sunflower Hill on a daily basis. But it’s time for us to do “big kid” things, and I wish all the best to Sunflower Hill, and thank them for helping form our kids (and me!) into who they are today. If you are considering sending your kids here, you’ve found the right spot. **Note: These photos are from the previous location on University Blvd.

We have gone 3 for 3 at Sunflower: our three kids have excelled while attending Sun Flower! Since starting in 2017, our kids have thrived at the "get in the dirt and play approach." We have loved our time here. The magic Kathy and her team create every day with the "treasures" left on the playground, the "make believe" that is so encouraged, the art projects the kids do, it has all been wonderful. The quarterly celebrations are wonderful and give the parents a taste of the songs and play the children do every day. The facilities are great with a large field and a smaller slide/sand area for outside play, large play areas inside as well. The birthday celebrations are so special- with cake and cards made by all the kids. We will always recommend Sunflower to any family who wants their kid to be all the "kid" that can be!

My son went to Sunflower for about 18 months and our experience was wonderful. The staff really instills a sense of kindness and exploration into each kid. They let each child explore their own interests and share that with their friends. Kathy is so caring of each individual student and makes them feel really special and loved! Communication was always very clear. Kathy’s staff really care about the kids and make each day fun. The events that are held often are so very special and allow kids to learn about traditions that maybe they never would have. If you are able to get a spot, I highly recommend sending your kids here. As a parent, the community that I formed with other parents was also very special. So grateful for our time at Sunflower.

10/10 recommendation. Our son has been attending Sunflower for almost a year now. We are so thrilled with how much he loves Sunflower, which we feel speaks volumes. Kathy’s team has been amazing especially Warren who is a class favorite. He always plays the harp to help my energetic little one fall asleep. All the staff is very personable, and lets my son be himself. This daycare has a holistic approach which is what really called us to this center. They spend lots of time outside, bake bread and cakes and in the fall will be making soup. My son comes home covered in dirt (which may not be for every family, but we love that we can know he enjoyed himself outside having a great time). Any concerns I have as a mother are always welcomed and addressed in a timely manner and with such respect and understanding of my view and easily calmed by this great staff. Kathy holds some of the best class festivities I have ever been to. Her May Day party was a blast; watching the kids with their ribbons around the pole and folk music playing, flower head bands made it was so beautiful. The lantern festival to show confidence to the children when day light savings came was calming and also a wonderful experience to have with our little ones. These are just a few of the many events happening at sunflower. We are blessed to be a part of such a wonderful community.