A Warm First Preschool Experience — Starting at Age 2
At Sunflower Child Development Center, children learn through play, exploration, music, movement and caring relationships.
Our family-owned Santa Clara preschool welcomes children ages 2–5, with a nurturing program designed to help young children feel secure, become more independent and develop a lifelong love of learning.
A Gentle Start for Your Two-Year-Old
Turning two brings exciting changes: new words, new friendships, growing independence and plenty of big feelings.
Our teachers help children make a comfortable transition into preschool through patient guidance, predictable routines and individual attention. We meet children where they are and give them the encouragement they need to participate, explore and grow with confidence.
Each day includes:
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Caring support during separation and transitions
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Stories, songs and language-building activities
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Sensory play and open-ended art
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Music, movement and dancing
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Early math and science exploration
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Indoor and outdoor play
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Home-cooked meals and snacks
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Rest time and support with each child’s diapering or toilet-learning stage
Two- and Three-Year-Old Program
Our youngest learners discover the world through hands-on experiences and purposeful play.
Teachers encourage children to communicate their needs, interact positively with classmates, try new activities and practice age-appropriate independence. Children explore monthly themes through stories, art, science, music, movement and classroom learning centers.
The goal is not to rush childhood. It is to create a safe, engaging environment where children feel comfortable enough to learn.
Four- and Five-Year-Old Program
As children grow, our program builds the social, emotional and early academic skills that prepare them for kindergarten.
Children develop early literacy, phonics and mathematical understanding through engaging activities rather than worksheets alone. They also practice listening, following directions, solving problems, collaborating with classmates and expressing their ideas confidently.
Enrichment for Every Age
Music and Movement
Children sing, dance, explore rhythm and experiment with different musical instruments. Music supports language, memory, coordination and joyful self-expression.
Art and Science
Open-ended art and age-appropriate experiments encourage curiosity, creativity and problem-solving. Children are invited to explore, make predictions and discover what happens.
Early Math and Literacy
Numbers, shapes, patterns, stories, letters and language are naturally incorporated into classroom activities and monthly themes.
English and Russian Enrichment
Children experience English and Russian language and culture through songs, stories, conversation and playful activities. Children do not need to speak Russian to participate.
Is Your Child Approaching Age 2?
We would love to learn about your child, answer your questions and show you what a day at Sunflower feels like.