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SUNFLOWER NURSERY SCHOOL
About Us:
Sunflower Nursery School is a Montessori-based Preschool and Family Day Care. I target teachers and their
children as I am open only during the school year.
I accept only 5-6 children at a time so that I have plenty of one on one time to work with each child.
I provide preschool curriculum and activities in the morning from 9-11:30, I encourage chidren to choose
educational and challenging activities during this time. I also may offer paperwork as the child is ready.
Afternoons are free play and children may choose “work” or toys at this time.
Learning is self-guided, children choose the activities and “work” which catch their interest and motivates
them to learn. I work with each child on their individual academic level and give them lessons as they are ready.
We also have a short group learning time each morning. We talk about the date and do the calendar, then read
a short book or discuss the current learning theme. I may also introduce new “work” at this time.
I have my large walk-out basement equipped with low shelves for easy access to activities by the children.
The room is divided into different subject areas; math, language, science and geography, art, sensorial, free play toys, etc.
I provide a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack daily.
We have a large fenced in yard with play equipment for plenty of exercise. Our patio is a great place for
a picnic or bike riding and often becomes an extension of our classroom on nice days.
Curriculum:
Sunflower Nursery School is Montessori-based. Much of our learning is self-guided.
Children choose activities and work which appeal to their interests. I work with
each child on their academic level and give them lessons as they are ready to grasp a new concept.
Most of our activities are hands-on since this is how children prefer to learn.
I also use a large variety of workbooks to choose the paperwork which will most appeal to the children.
We also have group learning times where we go over the alphabet, letter sounds, numbers, etc. as a group. Art is usually done together as a group.
We have a great variety of materials for each section of learning and I am always adding new materials to the classroom.
Daily Schedule
7:00-7:45 Arrival; free play.
7:45-8:00 Put toys/work away. Wash hands. Prepare for breakfast.
8:00-8:15 Breakfast is served.
8:15-8:45 Outside playtime, weather permitting.
8:45-9:00 Come inside and wind down, use bathroom, wash hands.
9:00-9:15 Group time (discuss calendar and current theme; introduce new activities).
9:15-11:45 Work period
11:45-12:00 Put work away. Wash hands. Prepare for lunch.
12:00-12:15 Lunch
12:15-12:45 Outside playtime.
12:45-1:00 Back inside, brush teeth, use bathroom, prepare for nap/rest.
1:00-1:30 Meet as a group to read books before nap.
1:30-3:30 Nap/Rest time.
3:00 Resters rise and choose quiet activities such as puzzles, coloring, drawing.
3:45-4:00 Snack
4:00-5:00 Outside and/or inside free play.
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Philosophy
At Sunflower Nursery School I strive to provide an environment where children can grow physically,
emotionally, intellectually and socially.
I believe childhood should be an even mixture of learning and play. Children have a natural curiosity
toward learning and children learn best through play.
Most of the learning activities at Sunflower Nursery
School are hands-on, fun and catch the child’s interest.
Children also have a natural need for routine and order. We follow a daily schedule to give the child
a sense of security.
All of our activities and toys have a place on the shelves, children love this sense
of order and always know where to find what they need.
I also believe that children need to be taught very early on discipline and responsibility. We provide
opportunities to learn discipline by encouraging participation in group activities and discussions. I
require the children to sit together at the table until everyone is finished eating, never more than 15
minutes, this also provides lessons in grace and courtesy.
I strive to foster independence in children. Instead of doing for the child, I show them how to do for
themselves. An independent child is a happy child.
Qualifications:
15+years working with young children.
Former Montessori teacher.
Nanny for 10 years.
Mother of one.
CPR/First Aid certified.
Kansas Registered Family Day Care Home.
Registration
Please call or email to request a copy of my contract,
references, daily schedule, lunch menu or other information.
If you call in the morning, please leave a message and I will
return it during the childrens' rest time.
Thank you.
Tuition
$150/week. You do not pay during the summer.
I require 1 weeks pay as a deposit for enrollment as well
as an additional one time $100 materials fee.
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Meals & Menus
Sample Menu:
Monday
Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese, oranges, milk.
Lunch: Spaghetti with meat sauce, Salad, Blackberries, Milk
Snack: String cheese, grapes, multigrain crackers, water
Tuesday:
Breakfast:Boiled egg, cinnamon toast, banana.
Lunch:Turkey/Cheese sandwich, carrots, blueberries.
Snack:Apple slices with peanut butter.
Wednesday:
Yogurt, cheerios, strawberries, milk.
Lunch:Tacos, corn, mangos.
Snack:Granola bites, milk.
Thursday:
Breakfast:Waffles, scrambled eggs, pears, milk.
Lunch:PB and Jam sandwich, celery, oranges, milk.
Snack:Graham crackers, yogurt, water.
Friday:
Breakfast:Granola bar, banana, milk.
Lunch:Chicken Nuggets, broccoli, applesauce.
Snack:triscuits, cheese, apple juice.
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Staffing
I have 2 providers available for backup care in
the event my daughter or I am ill.
They will come to us so that your child can
have as normal a day as possible.
Requirements
Children must be toilet trained and able to adjust
to a semi structured preschool environment.
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