Programs
TK / Kindergarten
Preserving the Joy of Childhood
Ages 4½ – 6 · Early Childhood · Max 18 children
About the Early Childhood Program
A Bridge Between Home and School
The Early Childhood program is a bridge between home and school for the young child. Children of this age learn primarily through play and imitation. The Waldorf environment fosters the child's capacities for imagination and creativity.
The rhythms of the day, week, and seasons provide a structure within which the child gains a secure relationship to the world. We work with raw natural materials for a true education of the senses. Creative play, storytelling, circle time and artistic activities provide a balance between the free, creative expression of the child and the teacher-led group experience.
Our mixed-age class is led by one teacher and one assistant, with no more than 18 children enrolled.
What We Do
How Children Learn in Our Kindergarten
Imaginative Play
Open-ended, child-centered play with natural materials forms the heart of the Waldorf early childhood experience, building creativity and inner resourcefulness.
Circle Time & Song
Daily morning circle weaves together movement, seasonal songs, finger games, and verses that nourish the child's sense of rhythm and community.
Nature & Seasons
The classroom reflects the living world outside. Seasonal nature tables, outdoor play, and festivals connect children to the rhythms of the natural year.
Organic Snack Preparation
Children help prepare a warm organic snack each day — chopping, stirring, and setting the table — building practical life skills and a love of nourishing food.
Storytelling
Rich oral storytelling — fairy tales, nature stories, and seasonal tales — cultivates the child's listening, imagination, and inner picture-making capacities.
Artistic Activities
Watercolor painting, beeswax modeling, drawing, and handwork are woven through the week, engaging the child's will and developing fine motor skills.
Early Childhood
Sample Daily Rhythm
Predictable rhythms give young children a sense of security and belonging.
Enrollment
Program Options
4½ – 5 Years Old
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
5-Day Program (preferred)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
3-Day Program
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
5 – 6 Years Old
Kindergarten (K)
5-Day Program
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
AfterCare is available from 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Reservations are required as spaces are limited, but drop-ins are welcome at a slightly higher rate.
Ready to Begin?
Join Early Childhood
We are currently enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year. Schedule a tour to visit our campus and see the classroom in action.