Welcome to Elmfield Early Years Department.
We accept the Free Nursery Childcare Entitlement funding for our morning sessions, where applicable.
If your search for a provider for Nursery & Kindergarten education in Stourbridge has brought you here, it may be because you are looking for a provision that is based on child development, the whole child, and is unhurried.
The Waldorf model of Early Childhood Education focuses primarily on active learning, with an emphasis on physical development. Through a largely play-based curriculum the children gain mastery over their bodies, learn to communicate effectively, and gain the social and emotional skills necessary to become lifelong learners. The daily routines offer a gentle rhythm of ‘breathing in and out’ with a mixture of child and adult-led activities.
In today’s hurried modern world, we believe it’s important that children are allowed to develop at their own speed, free from unnecessary pressures and “hot-housing”. We work at a much gentler pace than many mainstream establishments, with an age-appropriate curriculum that engages the young child’s natural love of learning through imitation, rhythms and exploration.
There is a strong sense of community within the Early Years with plenty of opportunity for the older and younger children to work and play together under the gentle and guiding presence of the teacher.
At Elmfield Nursery & Kindergarten we offer:
An atmosphere of warmth, love and security
Time for lots of free play both indoors and outdoors
Wooden toys, handmade dolls and seasonal materials taken directly from nature
Baking, gardening, weaving, cooking, food preparation, painting, and modelling
Small class sizes which build self-confidence and trust
Traditional games, songs and storytime
An age-appropriate curriculum
Activities appropriate for the seasons of the year
Outdoor learning through various activities
Beautiful natural gardens, play areas and classrooms
A secure platform for formal learning when they reach school
An ideal environment for the development of emotional intelligence, self-esteem and positive behaviour
Carefully planned transitions to the next stage of development
Solid foundations for social, literacy and numeracy skills, and technical and scientific knowledge
Our Nursery and Kindergartens welcome children between the ages of 3 and 6. Sessions are held between 8.40am and 12.40pm, Monday to Friday during term time. There are opportunities to stay all day and Wraparound Care is also available.
Where applicable, We accept the Early Years Entitlement funding for our morning sessions. For more information about our fee packages please see here.
We also offer ‘ stay and play’ sessions for birth to 3 year olds. These are small, friendly groups that welcome parents, grandparents and carers with babies and younger children. These can be a lovely way to experience our approach, a chance for you to relax and chat in a peaceful, calm environment, and watch your child explore with newfound friends, happy knowing you are close at hand.
As soon as you walk in you’ll notice the warm atmosphere and the lack of plastic toys! It’s a bit different from other groups and we try to keep it that way with toys crafted from wood and other natural materials.
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Nursery & Kindergarten Options for ages 3 - 6
“The children transition to Class 1 or primary schools socially competent, emotionally secure and resilient. They are good communicators and have excellent physical abilities and skills.
The Steiner Waldorf early childhood experience encourages enthusiastic, creative, questioning, imaginative children who can give purpose and direction to their lifelong learning.”