Kinder Cottage
Nurturing the hearts, hands, and minds of small children
Welcome to
Kinder Cottage
Washington,Iowa
Infant Care
Infant (0-24 months)
2 - 5 years
Rhythmical daily life is guided by an understanding of a child’s need for:
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Caretaking filled with warmth and joy
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Quality and quantity of sleep in a calm environment
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Involvement in outdoor sensory play.
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Movement and exposure to nature.
This makes it possible for a child to feel safe and secure.
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Meaningful practical work such as gardening, handwork, sensory play, and domestic activities. Here the emphasis is on experiential learning rather than measurable outcomes.
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Daily outdoor exploration includes sensory stations, mud kitchen, sand pit, and other physical activities.
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Predictable routines and traditions that establish a sense of cultural virtue.
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Seasonal and other festivals are celebrated throughout the year.
“Education is an art – it must speak to the child’s experience. To educate the whole child, the heart and the will must be reached, as well as the mind.” –Waldorf
0-24 months
Tuition
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Located on application, or please reach out to kindercottageia@gmail.com/
319-321-8431 for further details.
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Food
Kinder Cottage will provide nutritious mid morning snack, lunch, and late afternoon snacks made from wholesome foods.
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Example Menu
Monday
AM Snack: Fresh Fruit, Crackers, & Cheese
Lunch: Egg Cups, Sauteed Mixed Veggies, Chicken Sausage
PM Snack: Homemade Muffins & Applesauce
Tuesday
AM Snack: Apple Slices with Nut Butter (or sun butter), Grahm Crackers
Lunch: Cheese quesadilla, Beans, Corn, & Berries
PM Snack: Whole-Milk Plain Yogurt topped with Homemade Granola
Wednesday
AM Snack: Veggie slices ( *carrot, cucumber, celery) with Whole Grain Crackers
Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup, Roll, Cucumbers
PM Snack: Homemade Crepes with Butter and Cinnamon
Thursday
AM Snack: Homemade Granola Bars
Lunch: Baked potato with Chili and a Mini Side Salad
PM Snack: Peanut Butter and Banana, Pretzel Sticks
Friday
AM Snack: Applesauce, Pumpkin seeds
Lunch: Homemade Pizza with Sliced Carrots and Strawberries
PM Snack: Homemade, Whole Grain Muffin Baked Doughnuts
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*Home Grown Veggies from Garden during Summer Months