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Parent-Toddler Program

Our parent and toddler program is for children, birth to 3 years old, and their caregivers. We offer two types of programs; our forest program, and indoor programs. The programs offer parents and children the opportunity to come together in a supportive and nurturing atmosphere to explore the wonders of the first years of life and give parents a living picture of the Waldorf philosophy for early childhood in action.
Our forest program has fall and spring sessions. During these sessions, the teacher leads groups of families through the beautiful woodland trails around Aurora Waldorf School and shares the wonders of a Waldorf approach to education. Each group meets once a week for 90 minutes.
Our indoor programs are a winter session and a spring session. The class is filled with meaningful work, as wholesome snacks are prepared. The children enjoy open-ended play and join together for snack and circle time. While the majority of the time is spent indoors, there is still some outdoor time during each class. Each group meets once a week for 2 hours.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After notifying you of your placement, AWS will contact you about payment. Payment in full is required to reserve your placement in the Parent-Toddler program. Payments are non-refundable after the program begins.
Spring 2023 Parent-Tot Programs
Waldorf In the Woods Spring Outdoor Parent-Tot Program
This program is for children (birth - 3 years old) and their caregivers. During the Spring session, families will gather weekly to be led through the beautiful woodland trails around Aurora Waldorf School and experience the wonder of a Waldorf approach to education.
We accept applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. After notifying you of your placement, AWS will contact you about payment required in full to reserve your placement in the Parent-Toddler program. Payments are non-refundable after the program begins.
Cost: $150 per family, not per child
When: Classes meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11 am for a total of six classes this Spring. The classes will begin on April 19th and end on May 24th.
Required Supplies:
- SNOW PANTS and WINTER COAT
- Mittens
- Winter Hat
- Comfortable, waterproof winter boots
- Water bottles and snack
- A change of clothes; diapering supplies as needed
For more information regarding the importance of outdoor gear, please see this blog post.
Register here: Waldorf in the Woods Registration
Spring Parent Toddler Class Indoor/Outdoor Parent -Tot Program
This program is for children (birth - 3 years old) and their caregivers. During this eight-week program, we will engage in a healthy morning rhythm with meaningful work as we prepare wholesome snacks. The children enjoy open-ended play and join together for snack and circle time. While most of the time is indoors, there is still outdoor time during each class.
Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After notifying you of your placement, AWS will contact you about payment. Payment in full is required to reserve your placement in the Parent-Toddler program. Payments are non-refundable after the program begins.
Cost: $280 per family, not per child
When: Classes meet one (1) day per week from 9:00 am - 11 am for a total of eight classes this Spring. The classes will begin the week of March 20th and end the week of May 22nd. Please indicate your 1st through 4th choices of days of the week.
Required Supplies:
- SNOW PANTS and WINTER COAT
- Mittens
- Winter Hat
- Comfortable, waterproof winter boots
- Water bottles and snack
- A change of clothes; diapering supplies as needed
For more information regarding the importance of outdoor gear, please see this blog post.
Register here: Spring 8 Week Parent Toddler Class Registration