“ We were planning somehow "kidnapping" the whole Sunflowers to bring it to Metz so much we all were happy... Lumena's parents first... I am convinced that the valuable work done by your teams and all the love they provided daily is of utmost importance for Lumena's first steps in life; benefits will keep on having positive effects on her personal development for a long while. Now our tricky challenge is to find a smooth transition with other solutions which is very difficult, so high was the level of Sunflowers' Staff and services. ”
Franco & Christelle, parents of Lumena

“ My son has special needs but this was never a problem for the team at Sunflower who couldn’t have been more accommodating or supporting. I just hope and pray that we find a Montessori in the UK that can compete with Sunflowers very high standards! Thank you so much Sam and Helen, good management filters down and this shows in the amazing team you have working for you. ”
Samantha Schmidt, mother of Lucas 18 months old

“ On behalf of matan and ourselves I'd like to say a big big thank you to all the amazing work you and your team do and the lovely nurturing and inspiring environment you've created. Tani has enjoyed a wonderful few years with you all, received the best start to his educational life and made some super friends too. You have always been so very helpful, understanding and we are just so incredibly grateful. Matans and our time with Sunflower has been a wonderfully positive experience. Thank you so much. We wish you all continued success and happiness in all that you do. ”

Hugs
Donna, Yair, matan and Elan

“ Today was Leila's last day at Sunflower and I couldn't leave on holiday tomorrow without saying good-bye and THANK YOU for hiring SUCH WONDERFUL STAFF. The staff you choose make a huge impact on our lives when we can know that our kids are happy, safe, and having fun at the creche - WHILE learning! I was not able to say good-bye to either Natalie nor Yanni (not to mention Jill, Tess, and the others) but thankfully Anna was there who was so kind and gentle and helpful to Leila when she switched buildings. As I told Anna, it was probably best I didn't see the others as I was about to burst into tears as badly as I did when it was Costas' last day a few years ago. I will pass by eventually with Leila to say hi, but in the meantime if you could forward this message to Yanni and Natalie I would be very grateful. And AGAIN I congratulate you for chosing people who are obviously meant to be in these roles because Sunflower is just the best possible place to be for a toddler. I am so grateful for our years here.

Take care and all the best. ”
Juliette Moussa

“ I am blessed with a healthy, lively, inquisitive 10 year-old, who spent her first four years at Sunflower Montessori, followed by two years of Saturday school. I was thrilled then at the way Sam, Helen and their staff gently coaxed out the best in each child, intellectually and socially in a warm, loving environment. As the years go by I appreciate, from a longer-term perspective, what a great start the children are given there and how well it serves them as they go through school. I believe it stems both from the Montessori method itself, which focuses on the child as the main source of and motor for his or her learning, and from the wonderful way Sunflower puts it into practice. ”
Diana

“ If I had my way, you and Helen would get the M.B.E or O:B:E for what you are doing, I only have to get ten people together to submit an application!! You definitely deserve one, I don't think people appreciate quite how good it is in Sunflowers though, unless they have a kid like Bianca, the whole concept creates a piece of heaven for children ”
Karen Fritze

“ Jack, and we also, will miss Sunflower very much. Jack has had a fantastic year thanks to the great people working there. He has learned an awful lot. Sam, exactly as you promised the first time you showed me round the crèche , he has taken in so many things and has had so much fun doing it. Thank you. We can only hope we will find a place comparable to yours back in Holland ”
Adnaan and Carolijn Coppens

“ We would like to say a big thank you to you all for the excellent care and supervision that you have given to both our sons whilst passing through your doors. They have both enjoyed their time in your presence and both have developed and grown during that time. As parents we have been especially grateful for the environment and the atmosphere you have created that has allowed them to enjoy the first stages of education ”
Marja and Steve Daffern
February 2000

“ I just wanted to say thank you so much for the great opportunity that I was given to come and learn so much. Not only about the Montessori system but also about the beautiful nature and fun of being a teacher for such great children. I really and truly enjoyed it very much. I am so proud to have been asked to come and work in the summer ”
Amy Flynn
Student

“ You have always been very kind and shown interest in Filippa. She has learned many great new things, been through a fantastic development and today, because of you, Filippa understands and now also speaks English – thank you ”
Annika and Thomas Lofqvist

“ Thank you for a very welcoming guided tour of the crèche. We remain very positively impressed of what we saw and therefore we are delighted to enclose the registration form for our future baby ”
Arina and Jean-Philippe Divo

“ Thanks for providing me with a safe place to leave my kids while I busy myself with the hussle and bussle of adult responsibilities ”
Ildiko Losch

“ We appreciate the experience George has had at Sunflower. He enjoyed it very much, and it was a good introduction for him to a formalized setting and to learn certain social skills. We are sure he will miss all his friends and teachers and all the fine care he received at Sunflower ”
Linda and Richard Minor

“ Thank you to the staff at Sunflower for providing such friendly care in an environment that is stimulating and educational. Not only has Lovisa thrived, she also loves her crèche and will greatly miss everyone ”
Tina and Andy Young

“ Cameron will be very sad to leave Sunflower as she looks forward to her afternoons there and never wants to leave in the evening ”
Shirley Lynch

“ We know that Lizzie has really enjoyed attending the crèche and we would like to thank you and each and every one of your wonderful staff who have cared for Lizzie. We feel that the warm, comfortable and fun environment of the crèche has been superb for Lizzie (and for us as parents) to help her settle into life in Luxembourg and to prepare for her school days ”
Janette Foster

“ Thanks to you and Helen for your support in all these years. We believe the children had a great time and made the most of the stimulating programs at Sunflower ”
Chantal and Andrea Tranquillini