EARLY CHILDHOOD
Our Early Childhood program, based on the principles of Waldorf Education, serves children aged 2.5 to 6.5, providing a nurturing environment that fosters imagination, curiosity, creative play, an appreciation for beauty, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Waldorf Education emphasizes the importance of nurturing the whole child—head, heart, and hands. In our program, we honor the development of each child through activities that engage their senses and encourage them to work with their hands. Teachers model practical activities such as cooking, sewing, knitting, gardening, woodworking, and cleaning, allowing children to participate and imitate these purposeful tasks. Through activities like watercolor painting, crayon drawing, knitting, and crafts, children express their creativity and develop fine motor skills. They are encouraged to become authors of their own creations, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-expression.
Storytelling, circle time, singing, reciting verses, and rhythmic games are central to our daily rhythm. These activities, rooted in Waldorf tradition, nurture the children's imagination, coordination, concentration, and language development. They help children build social skills, express themselves, and develop strong foundations for reasoning and thinking. Waldorf pedagogy places great importance on fostering creativity through movement and music, as well as nurturing social and emotional intelligence.
Imaginative free play is the cornerstone of the Waldorf Early Childhood experience. It is the most vital activity through which children challenge and strengthen their developmental abilities in a holistic way. Through unstructured play, children develop their fine and gross motor skills, language, reasoning, construction abilities, fantasy, imagination, planning, organization, and interpersonal skills. Waldorf Education views this play as essential to the formation of a child’s intellect, creativity, and emotional resilience.
A significant portion of the day is spent outdoors, where children engage directly with nature. Waldorf Education values the connection to the natural world, and we spend time observing wildlife, the changing seasons, and the tides. We honor the rhythms of the earth, the movement of the stars and planets, and the wisdom of our ancestors through seasonal celebrations and storytelling. These practices help children develop a sense of wonder and respect for the world around them, fostering a lifelong connection to nature.
In our Early Childhood program, children are provided with the tools to nurture healthy development at their current stage. Through Waldorf-inspired education, we lay a strong foundation for future academic learning and help children develop the necessary skills for all areas of growth—social, emotional, cognitive, and physical—that will support them as they move forward in their educational journey.
Casa Nido (2.5–3.5 years old)
In Casa Nido, our youngest students are gently introduced to the rhythms of daily life in a nurturing and supportive environment. This program fosters a sense of security and trust, helping children develop independence, social skills, and a connection to the natural world. At this stage, the focus is on creating a predictable routine that encourages physical activity, sensory exploration, and simple tasks that promote concentration and motor skills. Through creative play, nature walks, songs, and storytelling, children are invited to engage with their surroundings in ways that nurture their growing curiosity and creativity.
Program Details:
Morning Program: 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (includes a nourishing snack at 10:00 AM)
Full Day Program: 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM (includes lunch, rest time, and free play)
Enrollment Options for Casa Nido:
2-Day Enrollment: Monday & Tuesday
3-Day Enrollment: Wednesday - Friday
5-Day Enrollment: Monday - Friday
Casa Sol & Casa Luna (3.5–6.5 years old)
Casa Sol and Casa Luna are two parallel classrooms that serve children from 3.5 to 6.5 years old. In these classrooms, the children continue to deepen their connection with the world around them while building on the foundation of trust and security established in Casa Nido. The curriculum emphasizes imaginative play, sensory experiences, and practical life skills, all while fostering social interaction and collaboration. Teachers create a warm and inspiring environment where children engage in activities such as arts and crafts, storytelling, movement, and music. As the children approach the transition to elementary school, there is a growing focus on cultivating a sense of responsibility, self-reliance, and respect for others. Through these experiences, children develop the confidence and readiness to move forward into more formal learning.
Program Details:
Morning Program: 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM (includes a nourishing snack at 10:00 AM)
Full Day Program: 8:00 AM - 2:50 PM (includes lunch, rest time, and free play)
5-Day Enrollment: Monday - Friday