Early Childhood Program

Shining Mountain's highly sought-after early childhood programs serve children ages 2.5 to 6 years old. Flexible schedules, from three to five days, with morning-only and full-day options available.

Play-Based Learning

Play, versus early academic instruction, provides a foundation for healthy development and learning.

Social & Emotional

Teachers provide a nurturing environment for children to explore, discover, and become socially and self-aware.

Nature & Outdoor

Nature is fundamental to a child's wellbeing. Outdoor play is a cornerstone of our program.

Art & Music

Singing, painting, and storytelling develop linguistic and listening skills, perseverance, and problem solving.

Early Childhood Program

Rainbow Garden Afternoon Program

Extend your child's day with our nurturing afternoon kindergarten program, available 2-5 days per week.

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- Sarah Gillis, SMWS Class of 2012 and Sr. Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX

“I feel like one of the really important things that you get out of a Waldorf education is curiosity—curiosity to go and learn and explore what’s out there in the world. I fell into engineering and a path that I don’t think I would have anticipated, but having an arts background where you’re bringing creativity and imagination into problem-solving, there’s a really incredible synergy between those.”

- Sarah Gillis, SMWS Class of 2012 and Sr. Space Operations Engineer at SpaceX

Nature is Essential for Learning