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Childcare spots available at Spring Creek
Early Years Centre in Spring Creek is open from Monday-Fri. from 8:00-4:00pm, providing childcare for 30 months – school age starting in October 2020.
Any family requiring childcare can email Email Early Years Admissions to secure a spot for their child with 2 days minimum per week required (even if they are not current enrolled in Waldorf).
Learn more about the Early Years Centre in Spring Creek.
New Early Years Centre sneak peak…
Our new Early Years Centre in Spring Creek is set to open on Dec. 2nd. The newly renovated space has wood furniture and accessories and a new circle carpet to welcome the children.
“It is looking great. So much natural light and lots of space. It’s hard to see from the pictures, but it’s long with two separate play spaces, a nap room, and two bathrooms. There are also two lovely outdoor play spaces”, says Jen Dodds, Admissions Manager.
Space is still available for the 2019-20 for children 30 months to school age.
If you’re interested in having a private tour, please email Jen.
Days: 2, 3, 4 & 5 Day options available – Monday-Friday.
Times: 7:30-5:30PM
Months: Care is offered year-round.
Location: Sea-to-Sky Services Building @ 1519 Spring Creek Drive.
Early Years Centre expansion to Spring Creek
The Whistler Waldorf School Society is excited to announce the expansion of its Early Years programming to a new facility south of Whistler in Spring Creek!
What:
16 new licensed group childcare spaces for children 30 months – school age
Where:
Spring Creek Sea-to-Sky Services Building @ 1519 Spring Creek Drive
When:
The Early Years Centre opened December 2, 2019.
Current Program Details:
*updated Sept. 2020
Days – 2, 3, 4 & 5 day options available Monday-Friday (2 day min. ongoing registration required.)
Time – 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuition & Fee Schedule – Starts from $70/day; monthly rate is equal to min. 2 day/week total cost for approx. $600/month.
Please note: WWS offers lump sum or monthly payment options and has been accepted into B.C.’s Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), as part of the 2019/20 Child Care Operating Funding Program, which may provide a reduction of up to $350 per month per child.
Daily Schedule – Similar to our currently offered Waldorf playschool program, this program will reflect Waldorf educational principle and offer children abundant opportunity for free play and exploration of the world around them balanced by a healthy rhythm of group activities including singing, movement, stories, artistic and practical work.
View more details on the Curriculum for Early Years.
Registration:
Whistler Waldorf School accepts applications on a rolling basis. Read more about our rates and application process. Contact our Early Years Admissions Manager to learn more about our tuition adjustment program and making a Waldorf education possible for your family.
Please note: We encourage you to apply at any point during the year and will be happy to consider your application. Registration is based on space availability and the school’s ability to meet the needs of your child. Our goal in the admissions process is to ensure there is a good fit for children and their families, in support of Whistler Waldorf’s Mission, Vision and Values.
We wish to thank the Province of British Columbia, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation, the Resort Municipality of Whistler, Community Foundation of Whistler and the many donors who gave generously at our June Fundraising Gala in support of this important initiative.
New childcare spaces announced for Whistler
The Whistler Waldorf School would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the Province of BC, Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation and the Community Foundation of Whistler for helping fund the creation of 16 new Whistler Waldorf Group Childcare spaces for children 30 months to school age.
Learn more about the new Early Years Program at Spring Creek and how to enroll your child.
Also, a few class spaces still remain in the elementary and high school for school age students for the 2019/20 school year.
