Parent-Child Program

The Parent-Child Program provides Waldorf education and resources for parents and their young children from 18 months until 4 years of age. Classes meet one day a week In a light-filled classroom, where an intimate group of parents and children come together to explore the wonders of the first years of life.

Parents engage in activities like the making of simple crafts, while their children help them or play nearby. Children play with simple, natural toys and materials and are guided through the morning by the gentle rhythm of circle time, creative play, snack and story time.

Circle and story time reflect the world of nature and seasonal festivals. Circle time provides a rich learning experience through music and rhyme. Games and movement activities engage both large and fine motor coordination.

Stories and puppet plays nourish the child’s imagination and provide rich material for creative play. Each week during class a nutritious snack is prepared and served by the teachers.

The classes give parents an opportunity to discuss child development, parenting issues and Waldorf education with a Waldorf trained teacher. Sessions are offered in the fall, winter, spring, and summer. Admission is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

2011-12 Parent-Child School Year Schedule:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Morning sessions: 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Afternoon sessions: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Fall 2011 Session: September 12 – December 17
Winter 2012 Session: January 2 – March 10

Spring 2012 Session: April 2 – June 9

Summer 2012 Session: June 27 – July 26

Program Fee: $50/class

The Brooklyn Waldorf School adjusts program fees according to the duration of the program and number of weeks offered. The Parent-Child fee includes a $25 non-refundable application fee.

The Brooklyn Waldorf School works with a company called TADS in the creation of our enrollment application.  To complete our online application, please create an account with TADS by clicking the icon below:

Need Assistance with your Online Application?

You may contact TADS for assistance completing the application or to check application status.

Online Chat:

http://www.mytads.com

E-mail:
help@tads.com

Mailing Address:
1201 Hawthorne Ave., Suite 100

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Telephone:
800.884.8237 (M-F, 8-6 Central)

Fax Number:
612.548.3326 (24 hours)

For more information, please email Maggie Crawford at maggie@brooklynwaldorf.org

Parent-Child Program Calendar

Fall Session 2011

Monday class cost: $600 (12 classes)

September 12, 19, 26

October 3, 17, 24 (10 closed for Columbus Day 31 closed for Professional Day)

November 7, 14, 21, 28

December 5, 12

Wednesday class cost: $700 (14 classes)

September 14, 21, 28

October 5, 12, 19, 26

November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

December 7, 14

Friday class cost: $500 (10 classes)

September 16, 23 (30 closed for Rosh Hashanna)

October 14, 21, 28 (7 closed for Yom Kippur)

November 4, 11, 18 (25 closed for Thanksgiving Break)

December 2, 16 (9 closed for Winter Fair Preparation)

Saturday class cost: $500 (10 classes)

September 17, 24

October 1, 15, 22,29 (8 closed for Yom Kuppur)

November 5, 19 (12 closed for Scootathon, 26 closed for Thanksgiving Break)

December 3, 17 (10 closed for Winter Fair)

Winter Session 2012

Monday class cost: $450 (9 classes)

January 2, 9, 23, 30 (16 closed for MLK Day)

February 6, 13, 27 (20 closed for Presidents Weekend)

March 5, 12

Wednesday class cost: $550 (11 classes)

January 4, 11, 18, 25

February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

March 7, 14

Friday class cost $500 (10 classes)

January 6, 20, 27 (13 closed for Faculty Reflection Day)

February 3, 10, 17, 24

March 2, 9, 16

Saturday class cost: $500 (10 classes)

January 7, 14, 21, 28

February 4, 11, 18, 25

March 3, 10

Spring Session 2012

Monday class cost: $450 (9 classes)

April 2, 9, 23, 30 (16 closed for Staff Professional Day)

May 7, 14, 21 (28 closed for Memorial Day)

June 4, 11

Wednesday class cost: $550 (11 classes)

April 4, 11, 18, 25

May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

June 6, 13

Friday class cost: $450 (9 classes)

April 13, 20, 27

May 4, 11, 18, 25

June 1, 8

Saturday class cost: $350 (7 classes)

April 14, 21, 28 (7 cancelled for Passover)

May 12, 19 (5 closed for May Fair* 26 closed for Memorial Day weekend)

June 2, 9

*All families welcome to May Fair!

Summer Session 2012

Wednesday class cost: $200  (4 classes)

June 27

July 11, 18, 25

Thursday class cost: $250 (5 classes)

June 28

July 5, 12, 19, 26

Chinese Parent-Child Program

Fridays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Please see session dates above)

The Chinese Parent-Child Program has the same warm atmosphere and gentle rhythm as our traditional Parent-Child Program.  The teachers speak Chinese for the duration of the class and the children enjoy the all of the activities in the class expressed using the Chinese language including greeting, circle time, bread making and manners.  Parents do not need to speak Chinese to enroll in the class, but will be given phrases and songs to learn so that they can also participate in learning some of the language.

Parent-Child Afternoon Playgroup

*Please note this class is for older children who have completed a full cycle of Parent- Child classes, and children must be enrolled in both days to participate.  Parent-Child Play Group is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Parent-Child Play Group is a class for children who are able to play independently, with minimal adult intervention. The class will include free play and artistic activities for the children such as painting, sculpting, coloring, and felting and will also feature outdoor play. The parents will work on various handwork projects and will also participate in group discussions on parenting and classroom issues, and are invited to bring their own questions, while their children unfold in this gently structured environment.

Fall Session 2011

Tuition $975

Tuesdays

September 13, 20, 27

October 4, 11, 18, 25

November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

December 6, 13

Thursdays

September 15, 22, 29

October 6, 13, 20, 27

November 3, 10, 17

December 8, 15 (December 1 Closed for Winter Fair Set up)

Winter Session 2012

Tuition $787

Tuesdays

January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

February 7, 14, 28, (21 closed for Presidents Weekend)

March 6, 13

Thursdays

January 5, 12, 19, 26

February 2, 9, 16, 23

March 1, 8, 15

Spring Session 2012

Tuition $750

Tuesdays

April 3, 10, 17, 24

May 1, 8, 15, 22 , 29

June 5

Thursdays

April 5, 12, 19, 26

May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

June 7

MAKE-UP POLICY

One make-up class is allowed for each child per session and must be taken during the current season.  Make-ups cannot be carried forward to future sessions. Make-ups are scheduled by contacting parentchild@brooklynwaldorf.org  They can be scheduled any time after the second week of classes.

REFUND POLICY

No tuition refunds are given after classes begin, although credit toward future classes may be issued in exceptional circumstances. A fee of $30.00 will be deducted if cancellation occurs prior to first class.

INCLEMENT WEATHER

The Brooklyn Waldorf School Parent-Child Program follows NYC Public School policy with regard to weather cancellations. Should public schools close due to inclement weather, our classes will be closed as well. If a class is cancelled due to bad weather, families can either have the class cost applied to a future session, or request to be refunded for the cancelled class.

For more information, please email Maggie Crawford at maggie@brooklynwaldorf.org.