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Rocio Garcia, Lead Teacher
Rocio was trained as an educator in Spain where she taught Philosophy and Ethics. Her education includes a Masters degree in Philosophy, a Diploma in Education, and a Masters in Spanish Language teaching. Rocio is a proponent of the right for every child to have a healthy, happy childhood. She meets all children warmly and inclusively and is a strong advocate for their wellbeing. Rocio, a mother herself, worked in a Waldorf Early Childhood program in Melbourne, Australia and received further training in Waldorf Education at the Sunbridge Institute in New York. She was the lead teacher in the Parent Child Program at the Rudolf Steiner School in Manhattan, as well as at The New Amsterdam School in the East Village.
Philosophy
In a world that is increasingly adult oriented and consumer oriented, and becoming more technical and less personal, there is a strong need to protect our children. The modern world also has many wonderful things to offer and we want our children to be able to healthily embrace them. We believe that it is important for parents and caregivers to have support in such an underappreciated task. It is our mission to empower parents with tools for their journey. All parents can trust that their own voices and parenting styles will be respected. We provide a calm haven for parents to find their own way without fear of judgement.
Location
We offer indoor and outdoor classes in both Upper and Lower Manhattan locations. Our Central Park classes are set in a wonderful secluded location right at the heart of the park. The children experience a genuine and deep wonder in exploring the natural environment and observing the change of the seasons. It is a very different experience to being in a playground. Children need to play in nature to healthily develop. Being in nature is emotionally healing for both children and adults. It is like a restorative balm, needed in these times more than ever. Our indoor classes, at our East Village location end with a play time in the beautiful 6BC Botanical Garden, a truly magical oasis in Downtown Manhattan.
About our program
At Parent and Child NYC in New York, we offer a unique nurturing program for young children and their caregivers in a safe, home-like environment. A warm, joyful and accepting environment, ideal for children to learn and practice social, language and motor skills. A calm haven for parents to observe their children at play and interacting with other children. A judgement-free space to learn about child development and parenting skills.