10/01/2026
One of the most frequent remarks we hear from parents visiting the Early Childhood classrooms for the first time is, “I wish I could have gone to school here!”🐞 It goes much deeper than the beauty on the surface. Each item is chosen to support the development of the child.
Natural elements are more than an aesthetic choice. They are essential to the child’s experience, helping to build a sense of touch and connection to the physical world.
Gifts from nature also contain stories within. Wood reveals through its grain the milestones of growth and development of a tree. A round stone tells us of its long, long biographical journey. Silk is developed through the persistent work of silkworms. Shells carry a memory of life in the ocean.
These spaces are designed to make us feel safe, as though we can fully relax into the cozy cocoon of our surroundings. And when we are completely at ease, our sense of life — and of health and wellbeing — is free to develop.🪲
📣 Spread the Word- Enrollment Openings Available Now
Do you know a family looking for a joyful, engaging, and tuition-free TK–8 education? Monterey Bay Charter School currently has immediate openings in 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
The greatest compliment you can give our school is sharing it with friends, family, and neighbors who may be looking for a nurturing, Waldorf-inspired public education.
🦋 Interested families can learn more and submit an application by visiting www.mbayschool.org.
✍️ Adapted from articles by By Kristan Stephens (Shining Mountain Waldorf School), Chiaki Uchiyama, and Chelsea Slaven-Davis (Cedarwood Waldorf School).
