The Azalea Mountain Morning Garden is a Parent-Child Program for families with young children who are looking for community and connection in their parenting journey.  The parent-child group offers a wonderful bridge between the child’s early life at home and their future entry into school.

Our program is led by Maria Allen, who brings a wealth of experience working with young children.  Maria taught at the Winterberry Waldorf-Method Charter school in Alaska and holds a degree in Waldorf Early Childhood Education.  She is currently the music teacher at Azalea Mountain and lead teacher at Dandelion Hill.  One morning a week parents and children will come together with Miss Maria to share in a cozy morning of cooking, toy making or seasonal crafts.  The morning also includes the comforting rhythm of circle time, a healthy snack and a time for discussion on parenting topics.

The program offers a supportive environment for parents to explore the joys and challenges of raising young children, to learn simple crafts, stories and songs and to joyfully observe young children in movement, play and social interaction.

2011-2012 Class Details:

Dates: Meets on Fridays

• Fall Session: Sept. 16 – Nov. 11, 2011 (no class Oct. 14)
• Winter Session: Jan 13 – Feb.17, 2012
• Spring Session: April 20 – May 25, 2012

Time: 9:15 – 11:15 a.m.

Location: Azalea Mountain Cooperative in West Asheville

Ages: Birth through 3 years 9 months (age at start of class)

Tuition: $175, plus one time $25 application fee

Additional Siblings:  Siblings are welcome to attend the class for an additional $50, if within the class age range.  There is no additional fee for pre-walking infants when accompanying an older toddler.

Further class information will be sent to you upon acceptance into the program.

Please contact azaleamountain@gmail.com or call 828.575.2557 for more information.

Download the application to register here: Parent-Child Class Application

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The Azalea Mountain School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.