Parent and Toddler Classes

Unending wonder and delight are the natural responses of the young child to life. In our fast-paced, technological society, parents need to consciously create a home environment which can nurture these qualities as well as promote healthy growth and development.

Join us to meet other parents with young children, to learn about the Waldorf approach to early childhood, and to help build a community of support for today's children.

Parent and Toddler Program for 2009-10

Parent and Toddler classes take place in rhythm with the Early Childhood program at Bright Water. The class begins in September and ends in June, following the same vacation/break schedule as the rest of the school and is open to children who are between the ages of one and three years by September 1st of the year of entry.

Class takes meets once a week on Thursday from 8:45 am to 10:15 am or 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Parent Toddler classes are divided into three session: Fall, Winter, and Spring. You may enroll in one, two, or all three sessions.

Classes are held at Bright Water School and consist of circle and story time, and a snack. Parent education is an important part of our Early Childhood program, and Parent and Toddler families will take part in at least three parent evenings per year. There are ten children per class. Tuition for the entire year is $1320.

Enrollment for Parent and Toddler begins in June for Fall entry. Please send your name, address, phone number and child's name and date of birth and tell us a little about your family and what attracts you to our school. Families are enrolled based on an interest in Waldorf education and a willingness to work with its educational principles. Please note that submitting your family information places your family on the waiting list; families will be called for a phone interview and enrolled on a space available basis. This information can be submitted via email to Admissions Coordinator Vivian Syme.

For children turning 3 by September 1st of the year of school entry, we offer Preschool Classes.