Head, Heart, and Hands
Sea Turtle Early Learning Centers
At Seaside Charter Beach and Seaside San Jose
Our early childhood program is built around a comforting daily, weekly and yearly rhythm that nourishes the whole child. Natural materials and simple toys provide our students with ample opportunities for developing their imagination.
The full-day 8:30am to 3:00pm preschool offers classes for preschool age children up to 6 year-olds. The programs are child-centered and inspired by public Waldorf principles. Our credentialed teachers receive training in developmentally and culturally appropriate practices, including early childhood training at Steiner College.
We also offer a Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) for 4-year-olds who are 4 by September 1 of the current school year. The state funded VPK program provides 3 hours per day of instruction and requires an eligibility certificate from the Duval County Early Learning Coalition. For families of 4 year olds looking for a Waldorf program or needing full day care, we provide a full-day Waldorf wrap around program for our VPK students.
Daily Rhythm
8:15 - Students Arrive, Outdoor Play
Classroom Morning Circle - Singing, Poems, Finger Plays, Clapping and Bean Bag Games
Main Lesson: Academics: VPK Standards
-Story, Letters, Numbers, Vocabulary Building, Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales, Science, Social Studies-
Snack
11:15 - Part Time VPK Dismissal
Waldorf Specials: Music, Handwork, Watercolor Painting, Nature Walks/Crafts, Breadbaking
Clean Up, Bathroom Time
Lunch
Rest
Music, American Sign Language, Yoga, Beeswax Modeling, Gardening
Daily Chores
3:00 - Outdoor Play and Dismissal
Extended care is available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for working families.
Preschoolers will participate in all School-wide Student Showcases, Festivals (Fall, Winter Spiral, May Day) as well as other special events during the school year.
Enrollment Process
After completing initial enrollment form, return in person or via e-mail. An enrollment packet, including important student information, child vaccination/health forms, and required documents from DCF can be obtained at the main office of the Beaches or San Jose location or from our directors via e-mail. For all VPK students, a voucher must be returned with your application to guarantee enrollment. For 3 year old and VPK wrap-around, an enrollment packet along with enrollment fee must be returned in order to gain a spot. Supply fee is due upon first day of school (August 13, 2018).