LifeWays Childcare Provider Program

LifeWays Program Flier 2011

The focus of the LifeWays approach to childcare—from infancy through age six—is to provide, as closely as possible, the best elements of care found within a healthy home. LifeWays practices are based on: healthy sense development; continuity of care; development of mind and body; domestic nurturing and creative arts; and the development of healthy social interactions. These activities are inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner and the experience of Waldorf education and are supported by contemporary early childhood research.

This program is a one-year, part-time training that meets for four intensive sessions in the autumn, spring, and two summers, and provides 12 Core Early Childhood Education Units for childcare providers in homes or private centers.

The course is designed for:

• Early childhood caregivers, in centers or home-based
• Parent educators
• After-school care providers
• Parents and grandparents
• All who care about the well-being of children

Core Content

LifeWays training is based on principles and practices in the care of young children as detailed above. Certification includes completion of class work as well as independent study by arrangement with the instructors and mentors.

Curriculum Categories

• Human Growth and Development
• Child, Family and Community
• Childcare and Parenting
• Living Arts: Domestic, Nurturing, Creative, and Social
• Administration and Staff Relations

Admissions

For information about becoming a student, please contact the RSC office or go to our Admissions page.

Documents

• Integration of Learning Requirements Checklist (PDF)
• Elementals - Our Invisible Helpers (PDF)
• Payment Options (PDF)