Sun Haven Waldorf School Offers Half & Full Day Kindergarten

Starting September 2011 Sun Haven Waldorf School will offer two kindergarten options, a half day morning or a full-day kindergarten program.

Although the Ministry of Education is mandating a full day kindergarten for all public schools starting in September 2011, as an independent school Sun Haven is excited to be able to continue to offer a half day morning program as well. The Sun Haven Kindergarten program qualifies for the BC Ministry of Education Independent School certification for children turning five years by December 31st.

"We understand that not all parents prefer a full day kindergarten and not all kindergarten aged children are ready a full day away from home. We believe that parents are the best people to decide if their children are ready for a full-day kindergarten and we are excited to be able to offer both options," states Kim Wilson, Enrollment Director. Both programs are scheduled for Monday – Friday with the half day program running from 8:30 am -12:15 pm, and the full day program ending at 3:00 pm.

Our kindergarten program provides outdoor education (nature walks), nurturing arts and handcrafts, crayoning, watercolour painting, beeswax modeling, baking, felting, and woodwork. Seasonal verses, songs, puppet shows, fingerplays, and storytelling are told in a weekly rhythm to strengthen the child's ability to listen and concentrate, expand language development, foster memory growth, and create the foundation for long term literacy. In addition, movement and circle games also help improve physical coordination and dexterity, and quietly build capacities for the understanding of mathematical concepts. Our kindergarten teachers have BC Independent School Teacher certification and have current Child-Safe certificates. Our maximum Kindergarten size is 22 with two teachers.

For more information on enrolment for Kindergarten, pre-school and the grades 1 – 5 contact our Enrollment Director, Kim Wilson at 604.741.0949 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .