LifeWays takes its inspiration from Rudolf Steiner, founder of Waldorf Education, and develops home as the model and life as the curriculum for young children from birth to six. Enroll in our year-long programs or introductory online courses to deepen your home life or inspire your work with young children. Financial Aid and Scholarships are Available, Click Here for more information.
LifeWays Early Childhood Certification
- Learn through 220 in-class hours plus mentoring
- Many regional locations
LifeWays Early Childhood Fundamentals Course
- Choice of two locations for a five-day intensive retreat
- Followed by 35 hours of online mentor-supported content and discussion throughout the year
Online Courses
- Introductory courses you take from home
- CEUs for childcare providers
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LifeWays Childcare
- In-home and center-based care
- Find a program for your child
- List your own program
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Online, view any time for free! Circle of Hands Experienced
Online, Next session March 16, 2025 Singing Through the Day With Anna Rainville
Online, Next session March 20, 2025 The Genius of Play
Online, Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 Becoming Champions of Play with Judith Frizlen
Online, Starts April 9, 2025 Food for Thought: Rhythm and Beauty of Nutrition
Online, Starts April 30, 2025 Using "Home" as the Model in your Program with Rahima Baldwin Dancy
Online, Starts Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Curative Education in Early Childhood
Online, June 27th- 29th, 10:00am - 1:30pm Central with a 30 minute break. Building a Strong Foundation: Care of the Young Child’s Senses
Online, Three weeks starting July 9, 2025 LifeWays Early Childhood Fundamentals Course
July 9- 13, 2025 in Boulder, CO, July 14-18, 2025 in Atlanta, GA and August 6-10, 2025 in Limerick, ME Creating Your Family Culture -- An Elemental Approach
Online - Start any time! Creating Home Away from Home: A Course for Home Childcare Providers
Online - Start Any Time! Celebrando: Entendiendo, Creando y Viviendo las fiestas con intención
En linea: Inscripciones abiertas todo el año. Registrate y aprende a tu ritmo ¡Ya! The Living Arts - Cornerstones of Care
Online - start any time! Healthy Home Rhythms
Online - Start any time! Living Arts Through the Seasons ~ Archived
Online Archive of past seasons
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Welcome to LifeWays!Online, view any time for free! Circle of Hands Experienced
Online, Next session March 16, 2025 Singing Through the Day With Anna Rainville
Online, Next session March 20, 2025 The Genius of Play
Online, Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 Becoming Champions of Play with Judith Frizlen
Online, Starts April 9, 2025 Food for Thought: Rhythm and Beauty of Nutrition
Online, Starts April 30, 2025 Using "Home" as the Model in your Program with Rahima Baldwin Dancy
Online, Starts Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Curative Education in Early Childhood
Online, June 27th- 29th, 10:00am - 1:30pm Central with a 30 minute break. Building a Strong Foundation: Care of the Young Child’s Senses
Online, Three weeks starting July 9, 2025 LifeWays Early Childhood Fundamentals Course
July 9- 13, 2025 in Boulder, CO, July 14-18, 2025 in Atlanta, GA and August 6-10, 2025 in Limerick, ME Creating Your Family Culture -- An Elemental Approach
Online - Start any time! Creating Home Away from Home: A Course for Home Childcare Providers
Online - Start Any Time! Celebrando: Entendiendo, Creando y Viviendo las fiestas con intención
En linea: Inscripciones abiertas todo el año. Registrate y aprende a tu ritmo ¡Ya! The Living Arts - Cornerstones of Care
Online - start any time! Healthy Home Rhythms
Online - Start any time! Living Arts Through the Seasons ~ Archived
Online Archive of past seasons