Parent/Caregiver & Child

The Parent/Caregiver & Child Class offers a nurturing, community-oriented experience designed for children from infancy to three years old, along with their caregivers. This class provides a gentle introduction to Waldorf education, focusing on developmental play, imitation, and the natural rhythm of early childhood. Children engage with the world of language and nature through songs and puppet stories, while their fine and gross motor skills are nurtured through movement journeys, finger games, snack preparation, hands-on "work & play," and outdoor exploration.

Caregivers are invited to participate in a simple craft while children explore independently. The program fosters a calm, unhurried environment that supports sensory development and emotional well-being. Caregivers also have the opportunity to learn about child development, gentle discipline, and the importance of establishing daily rhythms. Additionally, the program offers a space for caregivers to build supportive connections with one another.

Limited to 8 families per session

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Meet Our Teacher

Jerilyn Cole Burke is an experienced educator and traveler, having worked with children and families from diverse backgrounds worldwide. She holds certifications in Hand in Hand Parenting, Community Supported Postpartum, and LifeWays North America, where she serves as a faculty member. Jerilyn received her Waldorf teacher training in Toronto and has years of experience guiding both young children and adults.

She earned a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Humanities, focusing on Art History, Communication Arts, and Music, and is completing a MEd in Mental Health Counseling at Lehigh University. Her passion for child development and holistic education is further reflected in her work as an Early Childhood Advisor for NaliniKids, a nonprofit integrating literacy with mental and physical health. Jerilyn has also served as a group facilitator and co-presenter for The Anthroposophical Society in America’s Applied Anthroposophy course.

Her writing on early childhood education and family life has been published in Whole Family Rhythms, Kindling (UK), and the LifeWays newsletter.

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-registration limited to 8 families per session

-$100 nonrefundable deposit required to register. Our Business Office will contact you with your invoice for the balance. Balance should be paid in full by the 1st class of the session.

-Those who register for all 3 sessions will receive a 10% discount.

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Fall Session-$360. 8 weeks: 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 and 12/10 ($100.00)

Winter Session-$450. 10 weeks: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 ($100.00)

Spring Session -$450. 10 weeks: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3 ($100.00)

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