Parent and Child

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All of our Early Childhood programs provide a beautiful, healthy environment for growth and learning. Because young children imitate and take in their surroundings in a very deep way, our teachers create a warm, home-like setting with natural lighting, handmade furnishings and toys, wooden blocks and playthings.

Our Roots and Shoots Parent and Child classes serve as an introduction to our school’s Early Childhood program. In each class, a parent (or care-giver) accompanies their child for the morning and through activities such as free play, baking, singing, and story-telling becomes acquainted with the Waldorf-style classroom and unique approach to child development, while making new friends, and practicing simple domestic arts and crafts as a group. Parents will learn how to observe and meet their child’s needs at different developmental stages and to create a home life that supports healthy and nourishing growth. The class also provides an opportunity for parents to find answers to parenting questions and issues. Classes are taught by an experienced Early Childhood teacher and are open to children 20 months through 3 years with a parent or caregiver.

Roots and Shoots Parent and Child Class

For children 20 months through 3 years with a parent or caregiver

Winter Session – 10 weeks – Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays (January 24/25 – April 3/4)

Spring Session – 8 weeks – Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays (April 17/18 – June 5/6)

10 week session = $260 for one day a week, $490 for 2 days a week

8 week session = $208 for one day a week, $385 for 2 days a week

Tuition must be paid in advance and includes all class snack and craft supplies.

Download Parent and Child Class Info & Registration

To register or for more information please call the office at (607) 273-5184 or email at ithacawaldorf@gmail.com.

Attend an Open House

Bring your children to one of our Early Childhood Open Houses. Play, make bread, and learn about our Waldorf Early Childhood programs including our Parent and Child Classes, our Nursery Class, and our mixed-age Kindergartens. Open Houses will be held in our classrooms in the First Presbyterian Church (enter from Court Street) on the following dates:

  • March 10
  • March 24
  • April 21

All Open Houses will be from 10:00am-12:00pm and will feature a puppet show at 10:30am. Refreshments and enrollment materials will be available.