Parent and Child is a playgroup for moms or dads and their child, from ages 18 months to 3 years. The 2011-12 Programme, starting in September, runs on Mondays (new), Tuesdays or Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 for 10 weeks. The cost is $225.00 for each session.  SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

Due to space limitations, only one adult may attend with the child.  Nursing infants may attend with mother. Detailed program information is provided below.  To benefit fully from the program, we encourage parents, not caregivers, attend.

Due to the popularity of this program we urge you to register early as all classes fill up quickly.   Please send in your registration form in person, by fax to 416.975.5513 or scanned via email to admissions@waldorfacademy.org.  We will process payments by cheque, VISA, Master Card or cash.

Spring 2012 Session 10 weeks 9:30-11:30am Parent and Child Registration Form Spring 2012
Monday March 26 – June 11 (no meetings on Easter Monday or Victoria Day)  *FULL*
Tuesday March 27 – May 29  *FULL*
Saturday March 31 – June 2   ONLY 1 SPACE LEFT!

Parent and Child provides a gentle and nurturing place where families come together once a week in a supportive learning community. Our aim is to protect the grace, magic and wonder of the first 3 years of childhood while honouring the valuable and trying work of raising children.

We immerse the young child in an environment that supports healthy, age-appropriate sensory, social and emotional development and that offers relaxing activity and conversation for the adults.

The morning flows smoothly as the children are carried by the consistent rhythm of creative play, snack, circle, story time and outdoor play. We create a joyous and calm, yet very active environment: we grind flour, bake bread, make butter, play interactive games, sing, say rhymes and verses, and sometimes enjoy a puppet story. Additionally, parents have the opportunity to learn to knit and to work on simple craft projects. Together, we enjoy our delicious organic fresh-baked bread or muffins, tea and fruit.

Every class includes a brief discussion on various parenting and child development topics such as play, discipline, rhythm and routines, sleep, nutrition and media. Parents are encouraged to observe, read, share their insights, request topics and ask questions. Specific individual concerns can be briefly addressed during outdoor play, or by appointment.

We encourage the parent or caregiver to register with their age-appropriate child only (nursing infants excepted) so that both the child and the adult can fully benefit from class interactions.  Moms and Dads are welcome to take turns attending.

Please contact Sara Anderson at admissions@waldorfacademy.org for more information.