City Garden Waldorf School Offers New Curriculum For 2-Year-Olds

It is with great enthusiasm that City Garden Waldorf School announces they have extended their curriculum to welcome 2 year old children. Already an established play-based early childhood school for ages 3-6, City Garden now offers five day, three day, or two day programs (September - June), for ages 2- 6, beginning January 8, 2024. Applications are received year round at www.citygarden.com.

Founded in 2005 by Jone Hellésoy, City Garden Waldorf School is dedicated to the protection of childhood. Now, more than ever, children need to be given opportunities to immerse themselves in the outdoors, the space to gain confidence through free play and the comfort of a warm and loving environment. Located in the Arts District of Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood, the school year program offers all of these things and more through a play-based curriculum for children ages 2 - 6 years old. Each classroom is catered to young children in an age-appropriate way, fostering healthy growth – intellectually, physically and emotionally. The children’s day features indoor and outdoor free play, helping with chores, daily snack preparation, circle time, a story or puppet play told by the teacher, rest and enjoying snacks with classmates and teachers. In most cases, children stay with the same teacher and friends throughout their experience at City Garden, from their entry to school until graduation, cultivating early childhood relationships.

In addition to the daily school program, City Garden offers weekend Parent-Child classes. Families will be given an opportunity to meet other families and watch their children enjoy the gift of natural and free play. A group snack and story time will also be a part of the morning. The next session begins January 20, 2024 and will be held each Saturday through March 2 from 9 - 11 a.m. The eight-week session is $50 and those interested can register at www.citygardenschool.com/programming.

To learn more or enroll a child at City Garden Waldorf School, please visit www.citygarden.com. The typical school day runs from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday – Friday with a 1 p.m. pick up also available. Children in the Kindergarten year are required to attend five days per week in order to properly prepare them for first grade. Aftercare is also available until 6 p.m.