The Dandelion Aftercare program is offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 12:45-3:15 pm for Sanderling Waldorf Nursery/Kindergarten students.

Price: $7/hr, billed monthly with tuition
Reservations should be made in advance. It is ideal that children stay for the whole program. Children attending Dandelion Aftercare must bring a pillow, blanket and a snack.

Program Rhythm

Dandelion Aftercare is a magical time full of excitement and discovery. Each day will begin with a small circle and story that will lead to a quiet rest time. This is a time for the children to rest their bodies and listen to stories, songs and music. After this gathering and rest time, the activity of the day begins. Each day offers a different activity:

Monday: Muffin Day
We will explore different muffins throughout the year: banana, raisin-cinnamon, blueberry, and some of the children's own creations. After everything is cleaned and the muffins are in the oven, teacher and children will go outside to play with streamers -- streamers on a stick, beanbags with streamers, or dove wings (streamers tied to the arms). When the muffins are ready, the group returns inside to eat and listen to a story.

Tuesday: Bubble Day
Each child will receive his or her own jar of bubbles, and after rest and some movement, teacher and children will go outside to explore. Straws, wire rings, and a giant bubble contraption will be available for bubble play, as well. Then, the group will return inside to wash up and model with beeswax, while preparing for afternoon tea and personal snack.

Wednesday: Craft Day
A seasonal craft will be offered each Wednesday: sewing small felt people, pouches and the children's own creations; drawing; modeling with beeswax; making boats from walnuts; and more. Each week the craft will be different, and will be shaped by the children's interests and temperaments. After cleaning the room, teacher and children will go outside to play with the craft or to make a fort; then return inside for personal snack and a story.