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We are grateful to have shared in so many children’s early learning journeys.
“We feel very confident that our daughter will be well prepared for Kindergarten because of The Sunflower School. Not only has she grown both socially and academically, she looks forward to the days at school. They have taught her about character traits, such as how to have good manners and to be polite; reinforcing what we teach her at home. Both teachers have a passion for young children that shines through each day. They are generous with hugs and encouragement, and are building self confidence in the children each day. The school is extremely clean and organized! They both put such effort into organizing themed weeks with enriching activities that support what they are teaching, including field trips and drama performances. As a teacher myself, education is very important to our family: and The Sunflower School has far exceeded my expectations. We feel fortunate to have found such a fantastic preschool. We absolutely love The Sunflower School!”
— The Perry Family
“As a mother of a recent Sunflower School graduate, I am sincerely grateful for what my child learned and accomplished during his time there. Ms. Kim, the lead teacher there, is just one, but a major one, of the many selling points of Sunflower School. Kim has been teaching for 40+ years and truly loves what she does, which is apparent after spending just a few moments with her. Sunflower has a charming, warm and friendly atmosphere- along with a huge play yard in the back for the kiddos. I always knew my child was safe while in the teachers hands, and he was happy when I picked him up. Under the teacher’s guidance, I witnessed my son blossom socially, emotionally, and academically. I am certain these skills will help him thrive on his journey to “big kid school.” I wholeheartedly recommend Sunflower School to any parent seeking a supportive and enriching preschool experience for their child. I am forever grateful for Kim and Devan who have profoundly impacted my son's educational journey.”
— Sheila Kuchilis, 2024
“I can’t say enough positive things about this magical little preschool! All three of my children have gone here and attended the Summer Camps, and my 4th grade daughter still begs to go for summer! Miss Kim and Miss Devan love and treat our children like they are their own. I love all of the sensory and imaginative play areas, and they have a wonderful outdoor play area that my children love as well. They teach curriculum in a fun and engaging way and my older children were very prepared to transition in to elementary school.”
— Tiffany Cervantes, 2025
“Two of my kiddos have gone to the Sunflower school and it has by far exceeded my expectations. My daughter graduated from Pre-k here and still misses it. I homeschool my daughter now but if the Sunflower school opens enrichment classes for her age group/grade, we will be the first to sign up! The environment is clean, organized, set up for play and learning. The play structures in the back are incredible. TK is free but I prefer my kiddos to attend a school that is smaller where they get more attention from two teachers. The curriculum is incredible and they incorporate seasonal activities, celebrate patriotic holidays and celebrate birthdays with such love and excitement. I cannot say enough about this school. I highly recommend them!”
— Lauren Ferderer, 2025
“My son absolutely loved his time at Sunflower, and so did we. From the very first day, he felt safe, welcome, and cared for — which, as a parent, is everything! Both Miss Kim and Miss Devan are incredibly nurturing and patient, and they truly take the time to get to know each child. I also really appreciated the play-based approach. He learned so much while just being allowed to be a kid and explore, create, have fun and make friends. We’re so grateful for the experience he had here. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a safe, loving, play-centered place for their child.”
— Stephanie McLaughlin, 2025
“There are not enough words to describe how much we love The Sunflower School! This is the only place we felt comfortable enough to leave our daughter at. She learned so much and loved Ms Kim and Ms Devan as though they were family. We knew that she was in good hands in with them and they would protect her like their own. Our only complaint is that they don’t have classes for our kids once they outgrew PreK!”
— Jacquie Brothers, 2025
“From Fall 2024 to Spring 2026 our daughter was blessed enough to attend the Sunflower Preschool in Roseville, CA. Her teachers, Mrs. K and Mrs. Devan, are extremely experienced and outstanding educators. They were so nurturing and helpful to our daughter in learning life skills. Not only did they get our daughter reading long before many of her peers, they also introduced her to a wide range of academic foundational skills that she is using everyday now in Kinder. Another impressive feat Sunflower accomplished was coaxing our daughter out of her shy shell and helping develop in her a self-confidence that will serve her a lifetime. The emotional self-awareness and interpersonal skills she learned via Sunflower has already paid dividends, as she has shown an ability to diffuse bullying behavior by other kids at our family events and turn what might have been unpleasant interactions with extended family into positive and fun memories. Sunflower preschool's optimized combination of structured learning and free play brought out the best in our child, and if we had another they would surely be attending it. The one thing we regret is not being able to send her there for the rest of her schooling, as well. Highly recommended! Get your kid a kickstart in life by sending them to Sunflower Preschool!”
— The Fulton/Davis Family
“I absolutely love Sunflower School! Three of my children have attended, and I can confidently say that each of them grew so much during their time there. After attending Sunflower, my children were well-prepared and ready for Kindergarten. They were always excited to go to school, whether they were creating fun art projects, playing and making new friends, or learning new skills. Miss Kim and Miss Devan genuinely care about every child and put so much heart and effort into making each school year special. Between the field trips, class parties, Christmas program, and all of the little moments throughout the year, Sunflower creates such a fun and memorable experience for both the children and their families. As a mom, knowing that my children were loved, cared for, encouraged, and learning every day meant so much to me. Watching each of them grow in confidence and become ready for the next step has been such a special experience. We will always have such a special place in our hearts for The Sunflower School!”
— Bryce Edwards, 2026
“Both our daughter and our son attended The Sunflower School, and we could not be more happy for the experience they had there. What stood out most was how excited they were to go to school each day. By the time each of our children was ready to begin Kindergarten, they felt confident, prepared, and most importantly excited about taking that next step.”
— The Takami Family
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