Creekside Kinderclass

"This school, the teachers, the staff, the Waldorf philosophy they have transformed us as parents... as people! My daughter has just finished her first year of preschool here and we are in awe of everything that made a magical, profound, and lasting impact on her at the tender age of 3! First, SO much thought goes into the rhythm of the day, the way the children regard each other and play-things around the room, and meal-time together — reverence around those who made their warm snack and the earth that grew it. It all connects together and festivals at the end of each month act as celebrations and reviews of all that was covered that month. As a parent I confess looking forward to these festivals just as much as my daughter. They are a place where you can deeply enjoy the community your child is a part of each day. They are also crafted to celebrate your child’s growth (in every aspect) and each child’s family is invited to the event. It’s so very special. Our favorite was the Golden Manners festival toward the beginning of the year. Fast forward to the end of year and every child in the class knows deeply what it means if they are not using their Golden Manners interacting with another friend, at meal time, or playtime ANYWHERE — at home, school, at the store etc. A few short weeks after my daughter began attending the school she would return home bursting with song. Beautiful (many complex lyrically), fun, meaningful songs that she truly delights in. She began asking us to draw and complete more art projects at home. The amount of time she spent on her projects lengthened and she’d sing herself a song when she was finished “(child’s name) works with love and care, (child’s name) work it is so fair.” At the festival at the end of the month I finally figured out where that came from — her extraordinary teacher Ms. Marla sings that song to each child directly each time they proudly bring her their work to show her! And so it went on like this — constant flourishing in every aspect of our lives inside & outside the home. Although not expected at all my daughter asked me to teach her some more about letters and numbers at home. We happily obliged. She brought home a beautiful watercolor rainbow at one point and could explain how the colors mixed together to fork other colors. Ms. Marla later held a special watercolor night for just the parents and my husband and I sat around their little circle table while she explained all that is behind early childhood watercolor in Waldorf education. She then demonstrated exactly how the children paint in her class — Mr. Whiskers is the paint brush and each jar of paint (red, yellow & blue) are little houses which Whiskers must ask permission to enter after he has washed his paws (cleaned brush in water). It was simply beautiful, respectful, calm & peaceful. I have countless stories like this. We’ve only been here one year. When we’ve had an issue with our daughter and we need help we’ve asked her teacher for a bit of advice. I know every child and at least one parent of each child from all the festivals together. It’s like a family. On top of that they offer TONS of resources... they pour time & commitment into at least 8 classes (if not more) this year geared towards parent enrichment & learning. My husband and I attended one in the spring and it was SO powerful. Learning in community with other parents guided by three teachers. The class was based on a book but it wasn’t cracked once - instead all the salient pieces of the book were bound in an amazing paper guide they put together themselves just for us! All these classes are open to anyone - you don’t even have to be enrolled at the school. My daughter ended the year with a beautiful felt crown around her head and rainbow dyed silk around her shoulders (she dyed herself!) at the Closing festival as they frolicked around the May Pole! I’ve written a lot here... but if it’s possible to imagine this school is so much MORE than what I’ve included here. Consider how important these years are. We are so thankful to be here!"

"I have had my two boys in Creekside Kinderclass for the past three years. My oldest has progressed on to the kindergarten at Wasatch Waldorf after two years of preschool, and his younger brother is still in the preschool. I am absolutely in love with the Waldorf methodology and the beautiful classrooms that they teach in. I highly recommend taking a tour of the school and seeing how amazing an environment it is for children to learn and play. They focus on rhythm throughout the day and learning through play with beautiful toys and outdoor adventures. The school is a wonderful addition to a home life already practicing Waldorf principles. They have beautiful celebrations and festivals throughout the year that celebrate the rhythm of nature and of the seasons, and include parent participation. They are such a gentle and thoughtful group of teachers that teach and they are dedicated to making children feel warm and welcomed into the world. Please take it upon yourself if you are considering preschools to look at Creekside Kinderclass. It is an up-and-coming school with so many wonderful things to offer young children!"

"I love all the teachers at Creekside Kinder. They are all so calm and nurturing. The classrooms are so beautiful yet simple making it a comfortable space for kids to learn and play."

"My daughter is a student at the preschool. I was hoping that a Waldorf program would come to Utah and now there finally is one. The classrooms are so beautiful. We love the wooden toys and open ended play provided for the kids. They are given a wholesome snack everyday. The director is so invested in each student’s success. We just love this school and hope to send our daughter to the associated public charter school for kindergarten."

"My daughter attended Creekside for two years. One year in Pre-K, the 2nd in their Private Kindergarden. She loved it! The teachers are amazing and the children grow amazingly."