Leander · Licensed family home

The Sunflower School

A Montessori family home in Leander, licensed for up to 12 children. Care for a preschooler is $1,000 a month, less than 21 of 30 Austin-area full-time prices.

How they teach

Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia, play-based, nature and outdoor and developmental

“In these early years, play and child-led learning are central to our approach, reflected in the large blocks of choice time built into our daily schedule—both indoors and outdoors.”In their words. thesunflowerschoolwilco.com, July 2026

“you’ll find hints of Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio Emelia, and Nature-based curricula”In their words. thesunflowerschoolwilco.com, July 2026

“Nature is a cherished pillar of our school model. Children are naturally inspired by their surroundings, and the outdoors is one of the most powerful teaching tools in early childhood.”In their words. thesunflowerschoolwilco.com, July 2026

“Our program is rooted in an emergent and developmentally appropriate approach to learning.”In their words. thesunflowerschoolwilco.com, July 2026

One of 47 Austin-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.

What it costs

$1,000 a month for a preschooler

Preschool$1,000

Lower than 21 of 30 Austin-area providers that publish a full-time preschool price.

The Sunflower SchoolMost Austin-area prices (middle 80%)

Scale $0 to $4,000 a month. Austin-area prices as of September 29, 2026. Part-time $400 to $830 a month. Deposit $500, not refundable. Prices from their website, July 2026.

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What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
August 14, 2026
On file
1 visit, August 2026 — it cited findings
Most serious
Medium — While conducting a first aid kit audit. There was a guide to first aid missing. · August 14, 2026

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 14, 2026

747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit · Medium

While conducting a first aid kit audit. There was a guide to first aid missing.

State licensing record

A day here

Meals
Provides nutritious snacks daily
Outdoors
Extended outdoor time daily, rain or shine, plus daily outdoor movement/sports
Updates for parents
Brightwheel app

Details

Phone
9283017307
Website
thesunflowerschoolwilco.com
Address
7100 Acacia Dr
License
1830877, active
Ages
ages 3–10

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Sources and dates

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All checked July 2026.

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State record

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