Sun Haven will be offering an after school care program for the Early Childhood and Grades starting in September 2010.
Early Childhood
Parents of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten children can choose a full day option for their children on any of the days that the child is enrolled in the morning program. The program is a play-based approach that follows the rhythm and feel of their morning. A typical day would unfold as follows:
- 12:15 – 1:00 – Eat in the Kindergarten
- 1:00 – 2:00 – Rest time or quiet play typically in Kindergarten
- 2:00 – 2:30 – Artistic activity or outdoor play
- 2:30 – 3:00 – Outdoor play
Children are to bring their own nutritious lunch. Families typically enroll in the full day option for the year; drop-in spaces may be available depending upon enrollment.
Fees:
Please see our full fee schedule for details.
The additional fee for full day Pre-Kindergarten children is approximately $19 per day and the additional fee for full day Kindergarten children is approximately $15 per day (beyond tuition costs). Families enrolled in these programs are eligible for the BC Childcare Subsidy, which can cover a significant portion of the fees. For more information or to apply for the childcare subsidy, visit the Ministry of Children and Families website.
Policies and Procedures:
Click here to link to our Policies and Procedures page.
Grades Aftercare
The grades school aftercare program is enrollment dependent and it does not appear that we have sufficient demand for this program for the 2010/2011 school year.
Testimonials
My son's love of nature has only grown since joining Sun Haven Waldorf School for kindergarten in 2008. The fact that the school encourages an exploration of and curiosity about the natural world only solidifies my resolve to expose him as long as possible to this education. And the fact the school is right across from the beach sure doesn't hurt!
It was a huge leap of faith for us to switch from public school to a Waldorf School, but after having both of our daughters at Sun Haven for a full year we know we made the right choice. Our oldest daughter, Maggie, loves being part of a small class and feels that she’s part of a school community – both of these things have made a noticeable difference to her self confidence. Our youngest, Molly, came to the school brimming with self-confidence and we’re finding that it’s being channelled in a really positive way. Her natural creativity and energy isn’t being squashed - it’s being nurtured. These things matter a lot to us. We appreciate the way in which the Waldorf approach adapts to accommodate the individual strengths and personalities of our children.
