Steiner Waldorf Family Day care childcare and Playgroup Course

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.

The course will not be running in 2025. Registrations will open soon for 2026

Submit your expression of Interest to be notified when the course is open for registration.

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.

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.

Course Dates 2026

Course delivery and dates to be confirmed.

Tutors

Ebba Bodame, Catherine Pilko, Bec Whitcombe, and Meg Quinlisk

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.

Course Coordinator: Robyn Davis robynd@sydneyrudolfsteinercollege.com

Course Fee: A$1,200 (2026 fee to be confirmed)

Please note, If the partial payment option is selected, the second payment (2 of 2) will be payable before 22 June.

All enrolments must be received at least 5 days before the commencement of the course.