How our Center is Benefitable
for the Children and Families
The children are exposed to outdoor
play that helps them connect and play
with nature
The children are exposed to natural
materials in the classroom that helps
their perception of nature
The children grow up to be well
balanced in all areas as a whole
Families are aware of the schedule at
the daycare because it is consistent.
Why we are Inspired
by this Approach
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Their routines are fixed and
structured.
This approach provides a
homelike atmosphere for the
children. It's like a home away
from home.
They involve more group play
and centers.
It is sensory base, experimental,
and imitative.
Center Design
To create a cozy and welcoming
ambiance, the structure of the building
itself would make use of natural elements
like wood, stone, and clay. The ideal
situation would be for it to blend in
seamlessly with the surroundings.
The interior design would create a homelike environment with soft colors, warm
lighting, and cozy spaces that feel
nurturing and safe for young children.
Large windows would let in lots of
natural light, connecting the classrooms
to the outdoors and fostering a positive
learning atmosphere.
Ample outdoor play areas with trees,
gardens, and other natural features that
encourage exploration and a sense of
connection in kids.
The teaching would be made up of
individuals who have received Waldorf
training and are familiar with its
philosophies.
The staff would be made up of educators
with competence in a variety of fields
such as the arts, music, movement and
handcrafts.
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Starlight Hands-on
Learning Daycare
6954 127 Street T5Y 4X7 Edmonton, AB
StarlightDaycare@gmail.com
780-658-1128
Activities Offered at
Starlight
In addition to the basics such as Rest and
circle time, outdoor exploration, and
movement our daycare offers:
Art activities that foster the development of
fine motor skills and creativity with
watercolors, finger knitting, and beeswax
modeling.
Free play and imaginative play with
wooden blocks, fabric dolls, and other
naturally occurring materials are used for
open-ended experiences that encourage the
children to utilize their imagination to make
up their own games and stories.
Baking and cooking in which the children
can participate in easy baking and culinary
activities that connect them to the process of
making meals from scratch while also
teaching them useful life skills.
OUR
PHILOSOPHY
A BRIEF HISTORY
Rudolf Steiner was born in 1861 in
Kraljevec Austria. He studied
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Technology in Vienna and obtained his
doctorate at the University of Rostock.
He died in 1925. He believed in science
and spirituality. He believed that
children should be nurtured and
educated as whole individuals. His first
school in 1919 was based on the holistic
theory of development and it was
opened in the Waldorf-Astoria cigarette
factory to provide education to the
children of the employees. This name
has since stayed, and all schools inspired
by him is named Waldorf.
At Starlight Hands-on Learning Daycare,
we adhere to the Waldorf educational
philosophy to offer a loving, holistic
environment that encourages the growth of
each child's individual potential. Our center
believes that a child’s development is
achieved through engaging in artistic,
academic, and hands-on learning.
We believe that every child has a special
brilliance waiting to shine, just as stars
illuminate the night sky. The foundation of
our strategy is the conviction that the
formative years are a priceless window of
opportunity for discovery, wonder, and
development. We are dedicated to
establishing a welcoming environment
where children can flourish intellectually,
emotionally, and socially.
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