Parent-Child Program

Our Parent-Child program empowers parents and caregivers during the precious early years. Through quiet observation and shared conversation in a safe, welcoming space, you’ll develop deeper trust in your child’s natural development while building community with other families.

All families and identities are welcome.

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Winter/Spring 2026 Registration Information

Registration for Winter/Spring 2026 programs is coming soon! Classes will begin in February.

Stay Updated: Join our Parent-Child email list for registration updates and announcements of upcoming programs.

Please find additional Registration Information and Policies here.

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Mornings Together
Parent-Toddler Classes

Mornings Together classes offer a gentle introduction to Waldorf Education for parents and their little ones. Each morning will be a joyful journey through outdoor and indoor play and exploration, preparation and sharing of food around the table, and seasonal songs, stories, and crafts. Parents will build a practice of sustained peaceful observation time each week and share conversations on topics such as sleeping and waking, eating, communication, and healthy boundaries.

  • Ages: 12-36 months with parent/caregiver
    Instructor: Jane Philipson
    Duration: 11-12 week sessions
    Schedule: Choose from Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday class
    Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am
    Sessions Run: Week of Monday, September 22 through December 19, 2025
    Location:     Los Altos campus at 11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos
    Cost: $550 for classes with 12 sessions (Thursdays and Fridays)  | $505 for classes with 11 sessions (Tuesdays and Wednesdays)

    What’s included:

    • Orientation for Adults: Sunday, September 14th, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 am

    • Weekly in-person class for one adult and one toddler

    • All materials

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Nature and Nurture Family Connections – Outdoor Series

Nature and Nurture Families gather on six Friday mornings at a local nature preserve or open space to meander in nature with other parents and their little wanderers. We will recharge, share, and connect, nourishing both ourselves and our children. As we explore and discover together, we will learn ways to cultivate a sense of ease and gratitude for the gifts of being in the outdoors with young ones and support one another in the joyful and sometimes arduous business of parenting them. Classes include a shared trail-friendly snack, some simple nature-inspired crafts, playful songs and rhymes, and occasional stories.

Location details for each gathering will be shared via email in advance. Past locations have included Shoup Park, Sanborn County Park, Picchetti Ranch Preserve, and Hidden Villa.

  • Ages: 0-36 months with parent/caregiver
    Instructor: Anchita Nidhindra
    Duration: 6 sessions
    Schedule: 6 Friday mornings
    Time: 9:30 – 11:30 am
    Dates:     September 26, October 10, October 24, November 7, November 21,  December 12
    Location: Local nature preserves and open spaces
    Cost: $325

    What’s Included:

    • Online Orientation for Adults: Monday, September 15, 2025, 8:30 – 9:00 pm

    • Six weekly outdoor gatherings at local nature preserves

    • Registration covers one family (up to 2 adults) and their children ages 0-36 months

    • All materials

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Registration Policies

Thank you for your interest in Waldorf School of the Peninsula’s Parent-Child program! The policies outlined below are designed to ensure a smooth registration process and create the best possible experience for all families.

Thank you for reviewing these important policies before registering:

  • First come, first served: Sign-ups are based on completed registration with payment received.

  • Payment required: Space is only reserved once payment is received. Class sizes are small and space is limited.

  • One class per week: Mornings Together classes are designed for once-per-week attendance. Please choose only one class day per week, per family.

  • One adult, one child: Each registration covers one adult and one age-eligible child, unless otherwise specified.

  • Childcare: Please arrange alternate care for older children.

  • Materials included: All materials are included in the class fee.

  • Cancellation policy: Refunds available up to 15 days before class starts, minus a $70 cancellation fee. No refunds for cancellations within 15 days of class start.

  • No make-ups: Due to space and schedule limitations, we cannot offer make-ups for missed classes.

Waitlist Information
The waitlist becomes active only AFTER registration closes for the session. We contact families strictly in order of request received. The waitlist clears at the end of each registration period.

To join the waitlist: If your desired class is sold out, send ONE email to: parentchildwaitlist@waldorfpeninsula.org

Subject line: Your name, class name (Warm Beginnings, Mornings Together, etc.), preferred day/dates and time

Email body:

  • Your child’s name and date of birth

  • Best phone number and email to reach you

You’ll receive a confirmation email when added to the waitlist.

Important: Also sign up for the Early Childhood News list for next session information. The waitlist does not carry over between sessions.

Health & Safety Protocols

General Wellness: If you or your child are symptomatic of any transmissible disease, please refrain from coming to class. In the event that a family member or close contact tests positive for Covid-19 kindly notify the school as soon as possible and before coming to a class.