Waldorf Children's Garden
Preschool in Bethesda, MD 20816
The Washington Waldorf School cultivates each students capacity to think clearly, feel compassionately, and act purposefully in the world. We are committed to the educational movement inspired by the pioneering work of Rudolf Steiner and advanced by Waldorf teachers worldwide.
- Child Ages:
- 4 years - 12 years
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development - MSACS - AWSNA Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Children per Teacher:
- Infant: -/-, Toddler: -/-, Pre k: 9/1, Afterschool: -/-
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
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Our Philosophy
We believe that young children have innate capacities for wonder, awe, and imagination and our early childhood programs help nurture and strengthen these qualities. We see early childhood as a very rich developmental stage that should not be rushed through.
Our philosophy is based on the insights of Rudolf Steiner, Austrian philosopher, scientist, and educator. Steiner recognized that children develop in distinct stages. In the earliest years, children are best suited to learn primarily by imitation and activity rather than through formal instruction. Our program emphasizes creative play as a foundation for independent activity and creative thinking. Through play and other elements that make up the daily rhythm of the Childrens Garden, children learn a variety of life skills and gain a solid preparation for the future.
