Sunflower Learning Center

I really like this
teaches you mandarin and useful stuff in Chinese culture. They always have something fun for the kids to do. This place has kindergarten through 5^th grade if you want to go there. So pretty good in conclusion. It’s just the playing ground that’s very small. But that should be ok.

Our kid goes only to the summer program. She asks to go back year after year. They get some academic instruction, some Mandarin, some crafts, some playtime. The teachers are loving and warm. Academic pace is relaxed in the summer, more emphasis on fun. During the school year (after-​school program) I’ve heard they are more focused on learning.
As mentioned in another review the outdoor play area is not much: paved area with a fence around it. Thus 4 stars. They do walk to a local park from time to time and then play at the park. Our kid says the food is AWESOME. On days she is hungry she is allowed to go back and get an extra plate (or two).

It originated from an afternoon school service for children of the native Chinese families; hence it operates in flexible and longer hours, provide pick up and lunch services, running at a low cost etc. to accommodate the needs of working families. The school principle Ms. Zhu is very devoted to servicing the children and their families.
The only down size is the facility has space limitation that it doesn’t have much outdoor space for physical activities, and the classrooms are very small and highly packed. It’s a warm environment that could spread flu and alike quickly.

Worst water waster in the South Bay. Each night hundreds of gallons of water pour into the street and down the drain all so the can have an over watered green lawn. How about really caring for children, as in their health and wellbeing!

This center has been around for a few years so I wish some parents provided some useful feedback to help other parents going around. Lacking that I’ll provide some review from an outsider’s perspective. I’ve been looking around as a pre-​school for my daughter to join.
The one thing to keep in mind for anyone looking in this area is that this is a school that caters to children whose first language is Mandarin (my daughter would be in that category), although they are bilingual and they do have in each class a native English speaker. If you’re child is not native Mandarin speaker it would probably not be a fit.
The facilities are very clean and decent, the teachers seemed good and competent. The rates are very good as compared to other schools, they include a hot lunch. The registration is one-​time, not each year, the calendar is good for working parents, not as many holidays as other pre-​schools. Hours are very good too and the pickup policy is very reasonable and excessively punitive.
The outdoor space is not so great. It’s basically a converted parking lot, it could get hot in summer. Also it can be seen from the street (although there is a fence). The area is fairly safe so that might not be so much of an issue. Other centers have their playgrounds inside and more secure.