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Best Waldorf Schools in California

Compare 17 waldorf schools in California. Browse by city, see parent reviews and ratings, and find the best program for your child.

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Waldorf Schools in California

California has 17 Waldorf early childhood programs following Rudolf Steiner's educational philosophy. These programs emphasize imagination, creativity, nature-based play, and artistic expression over early academics.

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Westside Waldorf School I-Sunset Campus
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Westside Waldorf School receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the dedicated teachers, creative experiential learning approach, and strong sense of community, with several families reporting positive long-term experiences. However, some former students report serious concerns about teacher conduct, inconsistent discipline policies, and inadequate administrative response to complaints.

Dedicated and skilled teachersexperiential learning that balances intellectual rigor and creativitywarm and caring environment
Address
17310 Sunset Boulevard, Pacific Palisades, CA
Phone
(310) 454-7064
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11311 Mora Drive, Los Altos, CA
Phone
(650) 209-9400
Davis Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA
Phone
(530) 753-1651
Summerfield Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
655 Willowside Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Phone
(707) 575-7194
The Waldorf School Of Mendocino County
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6280 Third Street, Calpella, CA
Phone
(707) 485-8719
Cedar Springs Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6029 Gold Meadows Road, Placerville, CA
Phone
(530) 642-9903
East Bay Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3800 Clark Rd., El Sobrante, CA
Phone
(510) 223-3570
Camellia Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7450 Pocket Road, Sacramento, CA
Phone
(916) 427-5022
Sanderling Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1905 Magnolia Avenue, Carlsbad, CA
Phone
(760) 635-3747
Sf Waldorf School-Nursery Prog. East
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3103-3107 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 931-2244
Marin Waldorf School-Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
755 Idylberry Road, San Rafael, CA
Phone
(415) 479-8190
Waldorf School Of Orange
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2350 Canyon Drive, Costa Mesa, CA
Phone
(949) 574-7775
Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1439-1441 15th Street, Santa Monica, CA
Phone
(310) 260-2708
Sierra Waldorf School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
19234 Rawhide Road, Jamestown, CA
Phone
(209) 984-0454
S.F. Waldorf School Nursery Prog. (Ps)
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3105 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA
Phone
(415) 931-2244
Waldorf School Of San Diego
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3547 Altadena Avenue, San Diego, CA
Phone
(619) 280-8016
The Waldorf School Of Santa Barbara
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7421 Mirano Drive, Goleta, CA
Phone
(805) 967-6656

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There are 17 waldorf schools across California. Browse by city to find programs near you and compare parent reviews.
Waldorf education, developed by Rudolf Steiner, emphasizes imaginative play, artistic expression, and connection with nature. Waldorf programs in California focus on nurturing the whole child — body, mind, and spirit — through storytelling, music, movement, handwork, and nature-based activities rather than academic instruction in the early years.
Use our directory to browse waldorf schools by city in California. Compare Google ratings and parent reviews, check licensing status, and visit facilities in person. Our weighted ranking system prioritizes facilities with both high ratings and a meaningful number of reviews.