Orchard Valley Waldorf School

Orchard Valley Waldorf School Orchard Valley Waldorf School is an independent day school located in Central Vermont serving children from early childhood through the elementary grades.

The Grace Farm campus of Orchard Valley Waldorf School in East Montpelier provides Waldorf education to students from Early Childhood- elementary grades. The Child's Garden is an early childhood center located in Montpelier serving children from ages 2.5 to 6 years. Sweet Clover Nursery is an early childhood center in Montpelier serving children from infancy through 3.5 years.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for coming together for our recent workday! When children see adults w...
09/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community for coming together for our recent workday! When children see adults working together with purpose, care, and joy they experience the value of contributing to something larger than themselves. We model work ethic, responsibility, cooperation, and stewardship—and show that a strong community is something we all help create.
We’re grateful for every helping hand and espcially to the farmers and pizza makers who fed many hungry workers!

Epic skies over Orchard Valley Waldorf School. There is so much vitality growing at Grace Farm—gardens are bursting with...
09/03/2026

Epic skies over Orchard Valley Waldorf School.
There is so much vitality growing at Grace Farm—gardens are bursting with produce and flowers, animals are being nourished, and the school is coming alive in anticipation of a new school year. We’re so excited to welcome our children and families back to school in just a few days!

A few spots are still available in some of our programs. If you’re interested in learning more, reach out to [email protected].

Now enrolling for Morning Garden! This Caregiver/Child class offers a time to slow down and surround yourself in the nur...
09/02/2026

Now enrolling for Morning Garden! This Caregiver/Child class offers a time to slow down and surround yourself in the nurturing rhythms of a Waldorf early childhood class, to learn more about our school, and to connect with other families in the greater community. For beginning walkers up to 3 years alongside their parent/caregiver. More information at https://www.ovws.org/morning-garden

Teachers have started gathering to prepare for the start of the new school year! Faculty end their weekly meetings with ...
08/31/2026

Teachers have started gathering to prepare for the start of the new school year! Faculty end their weekly meetings with the Calendar of the Soul, a book Rudolf Steiner wrote for adults to meditate on a verse based on the changing rhythms of nature and the cosmos week to week throughout the year. New faculty is also given a bouquet of flowers and sang into the circle. Our school was excited to welcome this year a new Strings teacher, French Language teacher, and many new Early Childhood teachers in our various programs - alongside a new front office administrator for the grades. We are excited for this 26-27 school year and cannot wait to welcome the students back to campus!

We have as of this week an unexpected, last minute opening in our older toddler class starting September 8th! We are loo...
08/26/2026

We have as of this week an unexpected, last minute opening in our older toddler class starting September 8th! We are looking to onboard one new family with a child age 2-3, for a full time 5 days a week spot, subsidy accepted. Offering a caring, rhythmic environment where children are cared for with warmth and respect, Sweet Clover Nursery’s curriculum of care is informed by Waldorf education and the principles developed by pediatrician Emmi Pikler. This is a rare opportunity this late in the summer - please reach out to [email protected] to inquire about applying to our program!

Children build confidence from the inside out when they have the freedom to create, experiment, and express themselves. ...
08/19/2026

Children build confidence from the inside out when they have the freedom to create, experiment, and express themselves. Our arts-integrated curriculum gives children a chance to make choices, take risks, work through frustration, and discover that there isn't one “right” way to do things. Whether they are painting a mask, sculpting with beeswax, or mixing colors and seeing what happens, creative play supports self-expression, self-regulation, problem-solving, and confidence.

Our grades classes are open for enrollment. The program serves children in grades 1st through 8th grade. To set up a tour and learn more visit https://www.ovws.org/admissions-introduction

School is still in session for our youngest students! Our nursery school babies and toddlers attend year round, getting ...
08/13/2026

School is still in session for our youngest students! Our nursery school babies and toddlers attend year round, getting to experience the height of summer alongside their peers and taking part in the many fun activities teachers have to offer - water play, outdoor picnics, tending to the garden beds, and so much more. Sweet Clover Nursery facilitates a space for children to gain independence and confidence at their own pace all the while being nurtured by loving adults. What a gift to have such an abundance of outdoor space to scoot, crawl, and run!

Children ages 3–4 thrive in our nurturing Waldorf Pre-K program at our beautiful Grace Farm campus in East Montpelier. W...
08/11/2026

Children ages 3–4 thrive in our nurturing Waldorf Pre-K program at our beautiful Grace Farm campus in East Montpelier. We currently have several openings in our two Pre-K classrooms!

Each day follows a seasonal rhythm filled with imaginative play, storytelling, watercolor painting, songs, nature crafts, and meaningful work like bread baking and gardening. Children spend time outdoors every day exploring our 55-acre farm and forest, checking on animals, nature walks, climbing, and discovering the natural world through play.

If you're looking for a warm, homelike environment where childhood is honored and curiosity can flourish, we'd love to meet your family.

📧 [email protected]
🌿 Learn more: www.ovws.org

Regardless of parental income or circumstance, all children who are age 3, 4 or 5 on or before their school district’s kindergarten entry date (and who are not enrolled in a state-accredited, public or private kindergarten) are eligible to receive Act 166 PreK funding until their 6th birthday. For the 2026-27 school year the Pre-K funding grant is $4,106 per child. Families in our PreK program may also want to look into the Child Care Financial Assistance Program. See our website for more details.

Children learn to care for the world by experiencing it. From the very beginning, children are encouraged to engage with...
08/07/2026

Children learn to care for the world by experiencing it. From the very beginning, children are encouraged to engage with the world around them through unhurried play, close observation, and daily time in nature. Children develop a sense of belonging with the living world through these experiences. From that belonging grows gratitude, responsibility, and love.

"May my soul bloom in love for all existence."

Children ages 3–4 thrive in our nurturing Waldorf Pre-K program at our beautiful Grace Farm campus in East Montpelier. W...
08/03/2026

Children ages 3–4 thrive in our nurturing Waldorf Pre-K program at our beautiful Grace Farm campus in East Montpelier. We currently have several openings in our two Pre-K classrooms!

Each day follows a seasonal rhythm filled with imaginative play, storytelling, watercolor painting, songs, nature crafts, and meaningful work like bread baking and gardening. Children spend time outdoors every day exploring our 55-acre farm and forest, checking on animals, nature walks, climbing, and discovering the natural world through play.

If you're looking for a warm, homelike environment where childhood is honored and curiosity can flourish, we'd love to meet your family.

📧 [email protected]
🌿 Learn more: www.ovws.org

Regardless of parental income or circumstance, all children who are age 3, 4 or 5 on or before their school district’s kindergarten entry date (and who are not enrolled in a state-accredited, public or private kindergarten) are eligible to receive Act 166 PreK funding until their 6th birthday. For the 2026-27 school year the Pre-K funding grant is $4,106 per child. Families in our PreK program may also want to look into the Child Care Financial Assistance Program. See our website for more details.

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2290 VT Route 14 North
East Montpelier, VT
05651

Telephone

+18024567400

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