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Early Years Centre Open House – Online Tour
Join us online Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7 -8pm for a Virtual Open House of our Early Years Programs.
Hosted by our Director of Advancement, Jen Dodds, this presents an opportunity for families to learn more about Whistler Waldorf School’s licensed group childcare programs.
Our Early Years Program is offered for children 30 months-school age. Care is offered from 2-5 days per week. The info session will include a short presentation on program details, rates, the admissions process & wait pool policy information.
Whistler Waldorf features a caring, thoughtfully designed learning environment integrating arts, movement, music and storytelling into the curriculum daily. This allows children to learn the best way they know how – by doing!
View the Facebook event or register for a Zoom Link by Email.
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 Open House on Oct. 23
Please join us at for a Community Information Session about our new Spring Creek Early Years Centre opening in November 2019.
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: Whistler Waldorf School – 7324 Kirkpatrick Drive
Our Early Years Program is offered for children 30 month-school age, 2-5 days a week throughout the year.
Whistler Waldorf features a caring, thoughtfully designed learning environment integrating arts, movement, music and storytelling into the curriculum daily. This allows children to learn the best way they know how – by doing!
The info session will include tea and snacks with a short presentation on our program highlights including:
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum & focus on experiential learning
- Thoughtfully designed learning environments
- Strong sense of community & parent engagement
- Focus on fostering of a love of nature and active care for the environment
We will also share practical details including:
- Projected open dates & annual calendar
- Admissions process & wait pool policy details
- Tuition and Fee Schedule
There will also be an opportunity to ask questions and mingle with staff.
For more information please email our Admissions Manager or call 604.932.1885.
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.
