The Art of Caring
Steiner/Waldorf Childcare Course from Birth to Five
Developed out of the growing demand for Steiner/Waldorf Childcare, this comprehensive part-time course aims to equip Parents, Educators, childcare providers, and playgroup leaders with the essential tools to create a warm and nourishing environment for the children in their care.
Presented by some of our most experienced Early Childhood educators, the course covers in-depth talks and practical workshops on child development and the art of conscious caring to prepare participants with the necessary foundational knowledge of Steiner/Waldorf education.
Presented online via weekly webinars from February to September, with one 3 day in-person Seminar in April 2026.
Webinars begin Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Total Course Fee: A$2,000, with a pay-in-4 payment plan available.
Course Overview
The Art of Caring, originally developed by internationally regarded Steiner educator, Dr Renate Long-Breipohl, has been designed to awaken the art of professional caring for the very early childhood years from birth to five; to assist educators, parents and carers in creating a warm and nourishing environment; and to stimulate the essential inner-development of the educator for the benefit of the individual as well as the children in their care.
The course content will include in-depth talks and practical workshops on child development and the art of conscious caring to prepare participants with the necessary foundational knowledge of Steiner/Waldorf education.
No prior learning or qualification is required.
Please note that this course is meant for individuals wishing to establish a Family Day Care, Playgroup, or to inform their Parenting or Home Education environment, and may be seen as a precursor, and not a substitute for the Early Childhood Foundation Course (ECF) that is required for teaching in Steiner/Waldorf Preschools and Kindergartens.Â
Successful completion of the course requires 80% online webinar attendance, attendance at the in-person seminar in April (3 days), and satisfactory completion of any creative assignments and tasks to receive a Certificate of Completion.
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Special note for Family Day Care Providers From 1 July 2023 Family Day Care educators are required to hold as minimum, a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care to be eligible to open a Family Day Care business. A Cert III qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) can be obtained through the NSW Family Day Care Association/PEAK Training. You can read more about Fee Free eligibility and enrolment HERE. |
Enrolments close 9th February 2026
Content Overview
Course modules will include the following essential topics:
- Embryology, Pregnancy and Birth
- The First year of Life – The gestures of Caring
- Inner Development of the Teacher/Carer
- Child Development – Birth to Seven
- Development of the Child in the Third year
- Importance of Rhythm
- Storytelling
- The Twelve Senses
- Starting a Family Day Care
- Starting a Playgroup
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Background to The Art of Caring
For all questions and inquiries please contact the Course coordinator, Robyn Davis
Contact and Enquiries
Course Fees
Total course fee is A$2,000.
This includes:
- All 21 1.5-hour live-session webinars (with recordings available to re-watch for a limited time)
- A three-day in-person creative Seminar (including materials and our delicious catering)
Payment Options
- Â Â Pay in Full A$2,000
- Â Â Pay in Four (four payments of A$500).
Please note:
After the initial Pay-in-4 installment, the remaining payments will be invoiced and due on the following dates: February 2, May 2, and August 2.
Course Information
The course is delivered online through weekly live webinars from February to September. Each session runs for 1.5 hours, with a total of 21 webinars.
Successful completion of the course requires 80% online webinar attendance, attendance at the in-person seminar in April (3 days), and satisfactory completion of any creative assignments and tasks to receive a Certificate of Completion.
COURSE DATES 2026
Webinars TERM 1: 17 Feb – 31 March 2026
Webinar Times: Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm (AET).
In-Person Seminar: 17 – 19 April 2026 (Presented at Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School, Castlecrag)
Webinars TERM 2: 12 May – 23 June 2026
Webinars TERM 3: 21 July – 1 Sept 2026
Details
Course Prerequisites: There are no requirements for entry into this course. Experience in working with children under three or parenting young children is desirable.
Total Course Fee: A$2,000
Enquiries:
For all questions and inquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the course coordinator, Robyn Davis
Contact and Enquiries
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