Before and After Care

The Denver Waldorf School is partnering with Innovation Learning to create an exceptional experience for your child during the extended times of the day. This program strives to transform the five hours before and after school into a structured, relationship-centered model that helps children grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Rooted in “The Circle of Courage,” this program cultivates the four cornerstones of resilience:

Belonging
Every child feels safe, seen, and connected.
Mastery
Children experience pride in effort, progress, and learning.
Independence
Children gain voice, choice, and agency.
Generosity
Children learn empathy, teamwork, and purpose through helping others.

These values guide everything they do—from curriculum design to staff training—and form the heart of the learning experience this program provides.

Learn More about Innovative Learning Care

Before School Care

Pre-K & Kindergarten

7:00–8:00 AM

  • 2 days/week: $126/month
  • 3 days/week: $185/month
  • 4 days/week: $221/month
  • 5 days/week: $242/month

Grades 1–8

7:00–8:00 AM

  • 2 days/week: $94/month
  • 3 days/week: $136/month
  • 4 days/week: $178/month
  • 5 days/week: $190/month

After School Care

Pre-K & Kindergarten

3:15–6:00 PM

  • 2 days/week: $248/month
  • 3 days/week: $364/month
  • 4 days/week: $454/month
  • 5 days/week: $495/month

Grades 1–8

3:30–6:00 PM

  • 2 days/week: $206/month
  • 3 days/week: $290/month
  • 4 days/week: $347/month
  • 5 days/week: $379/month

Registration Fee: $59 per child or $99 per family.

Clubs

Club Instructor / Bio
Debate Club The Denver Debate Club — Provides students with opportunities to think deeply, speak courageously, and engage in meaningful dialogue while developing empathy, confidence, teamwork, and communication skills.
Coding Club Talon Poole, DWS Teacher — Leads students through creative coding and design projects using tools such as 3D printers, Blender, SolveSpace, TIC-80, and Godot to invent, build, and solve real-world problems.
Fencing Club Chris Sauthoff, Denver Fencing Foundation — Introduces students to the modern sport of fencing through safe, age-appropriate instruction focused on fundamentals, coordination, and confidence.
Flying Hearts Circus Club Charlie Orphanides, DWS 8th Grade Teacher — Guides students through circus arts including tumbling, juggling, tight wire, poi, unicycle, and hand balancing to support physical development, balance, coordination, and creative movement.
Chess Club Todd Bardwick, National Master & 5-time Denver Chess Champion — Teaches chess strategy, tactics, etiquette, and game play through structured lessons, guided practice, and student matches. No prior chess experience required.