baby & me
Registration for the 2025-2026 session of Baby & Me is now open! Join our gentle and welcoming community for new and growing families.
Find your village of support and enjoy the early months of parenthood. Our expertly guided baby and me program is built around the idea that effective, empathetic parenting stems from a well-nurtured caregiver, and from developing deep, meaningful connections within families.
Each session will blend practical learning to observe and understand your baby, seasonal songs and games to play and build connection, and mindfulness techniques to help parents and caregivers to reconnect with their inner selves and replenish their emotional reserves. Intended for new (and experienced) parents with children 0-14 months (please see our Parent-Toddler Program for children ages 15 months and up).
Ages: Open to families with infants 0-14 months old. For families with children ages 15 months and up, please see our Parent-Toddler Program.
Date & Time: Baby & Me classes meet Thursday mornings, from 11:00am to 12:15pm.
Registration: Registration for the 2025-2026 Fall 2025 (Session I and Session II), Winter 2026, and Spring 2026 seasons are open. Scroll down to register.
About the Class
Explore themes related to the growth, development, and parenting of the infant with mother and Waldorf teacher Rhian Dale! Babies lie on a soft blanket where they watch what interests them or move around to reach the objects in the room. Special attention is given to supporting the natural unfolding of children’s interests, movement abilities, social interactions, and problem-solving skills. A nurturing atmosphere welcomes and surrounds adults and babies alike.
We will learn seasonal songs, lullabies, and games to play with babies. Parents also develop their ability to quietly observe and interpret babies’ movements, gestures, and vocalizations. Through quiet observation, parents deepen their own intuitive knowledge and discover new ways of being with their children.
Weekly readings are explored in a spirit of mutual learning, and classes based on Waldorf, early childhood education, also include opportunities for informative conversation.
Registration for 2025-2026 Is Open
Baby & Me classes meet on Thursday mornings, from 11:00am to 12:15pm. Registration is open for the 2025-2026 school year.
Fall 2025 (Session I)
September 11–October 23 (7 weeks)
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
$285
Fall 2025 (Session II)
October 30–December 18 (7 weeks)
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
$285
Winter 2026
January 8–March 5 (8 weeks)
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
$325
Spring 2026
March 12–May 7 (8 weeks)
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
$325
Note: Cancellations are accepted up to one week before class begins and are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Thereafter, cancellations may result in a forfeiture of the entire free.
About the Instructor
Rhian Dale is a mother of two young children and a passionate advocate for Waldorf education. With a BA in Organizational Behavior Management from USF, she brings a strong foundation in human behavior and learning theory to her role as a parent, teacher, and mentor.
Her journey through Waldorf education, from K-12 student at the San Francisco Waldorf School to teacher and then educational support coordinator at Marin Waldorf School, has shaped her understanding of the transformative power of Waldorf pedagogy. She is excited to share her experiences and support with other parents. In her free time, she enjoys long trail runs in the mountains and walks on the beach with her family.