Questions and Answers

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Q: What is your child care philosophy?

A: Our program is a Lifeways-certified playgarden. The design is to create a 'home away from home' for the children to grow and receive loving care. We focus on play-based learning, gentle daily rhythms, and respectful parenting techniques applied to the daycare setting. We encourage families of all cultural and religious backgrounds to join the program, and celebrate diversity. We spend as much time outdoors as we can, playing with our pets and interacting with nature.

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Q: Is it a religious program?

A: Nope! Although Waldorf uses holidays to mark the changing seasons of the year, our Jewish holiday festivals are presented in an inclusive and non-religious manner so as to make the program meaningful and welcoming to families of all backgrounds. We encourage families to share their own cultural background and holidays through songs, books, and foods.

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Q: What ages do you serve?

A: The space is primarily set up for ages 1 to 3 years of age, exceptions may be made if space is available. 

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Q: What are the hours of service?

A: We have two options, the morning program which starts at 8:30a and ends after lunchtime at 12:30p, and the full day program which includes afternoon nap, ending around 3:30P. Fridays is morning program only. Please reach out for updated tuition pricing.

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Q: What is included in tuition costs? 

A: Tuition includes diapers and wipes, lunch and afternoon snack, focusing on whole foods and largely organic, locally sourced produce. Parents send morning snack, and meals for children under one year old and children with specific dietary needs. 

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Q: What is the ratio?

A: We are licensed for one adult to 6 children, with up to 3 of those being under the age of two years old. However, most days we will have Cookie helping especially when more than 2 infants are present! Cookie is my mother, a retired and beloved Davis schoolteacher of nearly 30 years. To learn more about her and my teaching background see "About Us."