Lighthouse Parent/Child Application
The Lighthouse program offers play-based learning and community building, facilitated by an experienced early childhood educator. Classes meet once a week in one of our beautiful classroom. It is an opportunity for parents to come together with their child to learn lullabies, language games and songs.
Connection
Parents spend time together each week, observing the children and sharing experiences; often finding support and friendship amongst their peers.
The program provides opportunities to ask questions and learn more about child development, Waldorf education and other topics related to parenting a young child.
Schedule
The morning schedule holds moments for quiet and space for activity. Children delight in coming together with the group to sing songs and play lap games. A simple snack is offered with warm tea. Occasionally, seasonal crafts are offered. The group ends its time together with a walk on our grounds.
Things to Know
We meet weekly in our beautiful classroom.
Each class will be limited to 10 families per class (min of 4). Enrollment is first-come, first-serve.
Sick parents and children must stay home from Parent & Child classes.
Come down the driveway between the two buildings and enter through the front doors of the yellow building, where you’ll be welcomed and directed to your classroom
Please complete the Lighthouse registration form. our Admissions Team will be in touch with you to confirm receipt and accept non-refundable payment to reserve your space in the desired session.
No adjustments are made for absences, withdrawals or dismissals. However, if Seacoast Waldorf School cancels due to inclement weather or for any other reason, we will offer a make-up class on either March 1, 2027 or March 25, 2027 .
Outdoor play is a part of the daily schedule and children and adults should come dressed appropriately to enjoy the season's weather. In the winter, please wear lots of layers, and wear snow pants, snow boots, mittens, hats etc. Our playground is muddy in the late winter/spring so we suggest rubber boots and rain pants.
Meet our Lighthouse Educators
Mondays with Molly Larson
Molly grew up in the Seacoast and attended Lesley University, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Expressive Arts Therapy, and a minor in Education. Molly has previously worked at Philip’s Exeter Academy’s Harris Family Children’s Center, Connections for Kids, and as a Personal Caregiver for elderly and disabled clients. Though she has spent her career caring for people along the full spectrum of life, she always finds her way back to early childhood. She was an early childhood assistant for many years at Seacoast Waldorf School. She is excited to lead a new Lighthouse Parent/Child class.
Fridays with Francesca Brescianini
Francesca was born and raised in Modena, Italy, and attended the University of Bologna. She worked in a classroom in Italy from 1994 to 2010 before moving to the US. She has been with Seacoast Waldorf School since 2012 as a lead early childhood teacher. She completed the Lifeways Early Childhood Certification Training in Rockport, ME, in 2015, and the Birth to Seven Certification Program at Sophia’s Hearth in Keene, NH, in 2020. She has studied Anthroposophy and Waldorf education with courses at Sunbridge in Chestnut Ridge, NY, and at the Center for Anthroposophy in Wilton, NH. Francesca lives in Durham, NH, with her husband Martin, a teacher at UNH, and her son James, a junior at UNH, who graduated with the first eighth-grade class of Seacoast Waldorf School in 2019! In her free time, Francesca loves to knit and spend time in her garden.