Waldorf School of Louisville

The Waldorf School of Louisville is an independent, private school that offers a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education. We integrate the arts and academics for children from preschool through grade 5/6. The aim of the education is to inspire life-long learning in all students and enable them to fully develop their capacities.

Since the Waldorf School of Louisville opened its doors in 1993, our enrollment has continued to grow. We have grades 1-5/6, a mixed aged kindergarten for children 3&1/2 6 years old, a pre-k program for children 2&1/2-3&1/2 years, and a parent-child program for expectant parents and families with children from birth through 3 years old. Our wooded play yards provide safe and ample space for creative play and for exploring the natural sciences, while warm and beautiful classrooms encourage a sense of beauty in harmony with the natural surroundings.

Points of WSL School Pride:

• Art throughout the curriculum. Art every day through painting, beeswax shaping, drawing, music, and handwork
• Academic rigor based on strong cognitive capacities
• No standardized testing
• Spectacular outdoor setting 3 recesses
• Classic stories are tools for learning
• Small class size and personal teacher attention
• Movement every day, throughout the day
• Outstanding extra programs like handwork, Spanish, instrumental music, movement, games, and gardening
• Avoidance of media: no use of TVs or computers, and no commercialism
• Relationship to nature emphasized
• Hands-on-learning: children are taught to make through knitting, building, cooking, art, and other pursuits
• Attention to the whole child, emphasizing appropriate learning for each stage of development and readiness: hands, head and heart are held in measure
• Our early childhood programs are licenced to operate by the state of Kentucky and follow all state licensing requirements. Our early childhood program is a full member of the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America (WECAN) and the International Association of Waldorf Kindergartens.

Child Ages:

3 years - 12 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

Vouchers:

This provider accepts vouchers

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM