Parent-Child Program

The Parent-Child Program is a time for parents and children to come together in a nurturing, home-like setting for a shortened experience that echoes the rhythms and atmosphere of a Waldorf early childhood classroom. This class provides a gentle social experience for children while offering parents the space to consider important parenting issues such as sleep, nutrition, discipline, media exposure, family traditions, the role of play in early childhood, changes in education, and schooling options available today. Parents often create life-long friendships as they journey together, sharing the wonder and magic of their children’s early years.

Parents will accompany their children in circle and story time, creating simple crafts, playing games, and enjoying physical movement. These sessions will be indoor/outdoor. Rain gear will be needed for outdoor playtime depending on the weather. Siblings younger than 18 months old are welcome to participate in class at no additional fee.

Summer 2024

Fridays: July 12, 19, 26
10:15 am- 12:15 pm (to coincide with our other summer camps)
Ages 18 months - 3 years

Fee: $135

Fall 2024 Session 1

Offered 5 Fridays between August 30-October 4

Every Friday (with the exception of 9/27/24)
9:30-11:30 am
Ages 18 months - 3 years

Fee: $225

*September 27th is our Festival of Courage. We will not host parent-child classes on this day, but you’re welcome to come to campus with your child(ren) to watch the play.

Fall 2024 Session 2

Offered 6 Fridays between October 18-November 22

Every Friday from 9:30-11:30 am
Ages 18 months - 3 years

Fee: $270

If you are interested in our Parent-Child program and Fridays don’t work for your schedule, please let us know by emailing admissions@waldorfdupage.org or text Veronica McClellan at 630-454-1114.