Santa Cruz Waldorf School

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Santa Cruz Waldorf School Santa Cruz Waldorf School is a private, non-denominational, school with a Steiner based Curriculum

The Waldorf curriculum forms an ideal framework for social and intellectual growth. Our school culture values social and environmental responsibility, reflecting the progressive and culturally diverse town of Santa Cruz. Children do meaningful work indoors as well as outdoors in the yard and garden. Children are taught to work for the love of work itself and for others, to enjoy the strength of their bodies and their connection to the earth and to one another. We are a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America http://www.whywaldorfworks.org/

Parent - Tot
Our Parent-Tot Program is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the classroom and for parents to learn more about the rich, developmental approach of Waldorf education. Pre K
Through movement, crafts, and domestic activities, the pre kindergarten child is helped in taking hold of his/her body and learning to use it more skillfully. Kindergarden
The rhythm of the Kindergarten day may appear very simple upon first glance, but a deeper look reveals children deeply immersed in creative play and imitation. Grades
The elementary education leads, in incremental steps, to an ever more observing, experimental and creative attitude to learning…

For friends and families of the SCWS. We also have a private FB "group" for alumni and families https://www.facebook.com/groups/santacruzwaldorfalumni/

09/12/2026

Imagine a space where both you and your child feel at ease.

Where the environment feels warm, beautiful, and intentional.

Where there is time to play, sing, prepare food, gather around the table, and move through the morning with rhythm.

Where your child is free to explore childhood in a way that feels natural and unhurried.

And where you, as a parent, are invited to slow down too.

This is the heart of Waldorf Early Childhood :
a beautiful space to experience the rhythms, rituals, and reverence of early childhood together.

Join us this autumn season with teacher for the parent child class ~ Friday class is full but there is availability in the Saturday 11AM class. Our welcome gathering is next week & our six week session will begin the following week.

Campus is awakening, ready to welcome the footsteps of a new school year. There is something special about this quiet mo...
09/01/2026

Campus is awakening, ready to welcome the footsteps of a new school year.

There is something special about this quiet moment; the soft anticipation, the turning of the seasons, the feeling that something beautiful is about to unfold.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow morning.🌻🌟

Join us this autumn for our Parent Child class, a warm and nurturing space for young children and their caregivers to sl...
08/07/2026

Join us this autumn for our Parent Child class, a warm and nurturing space for young children and their caregivers to slow down, connect, and experience the gentle rhythms of Waldorf early childhood.

Together, we’ll enjoy seasonal songs, nourishing rhythms, and play in our newly remodeled Preschool classroom and outdoor play garden.

Creating a safe space for both children and adults to build meaningful connections within our community.

Our autumn session begins in mid September & we would love to welcome you and your little one into this special season together.

If you’ve participated in our parent child class before ~ what are your favorite parts of your experience? We’d love to know! Share with us below ✨

Registration link in our bio.

At first glance, woodworking might look like just a hands-on activity, but in a Waldorf classroom it's so much more. 🔨✨️...
08/05/2026

At first glance, woodworking might look like just a hands-on activity, but in a Waldorf classroom it's so much more. 🔨✨️

As students measure, carve, sand, and shape wood, they're building the very skills that support academic success: focus, patience, problem-solving, perseverance, spatial reasoning, and fine motor control. Every project asks them to plan ahead, think critically, and bring an idea to life through careful intentional work.

When children learn with their hands, their preparing their minds for a lifetime of learning.

We're celebrating ur student mathematicians!✨️🎉As the school year came to a close, four of our students participated in ...
07/28/2026

We're celebrating ur student mathematicians!✨️🎉

As the school year came to a close, four of our students participated in the Math Olympiads, where their hard work, curiosity and critical thinking truly shone.

At SCWS, math is taught through movement, mental math, geometric drawing, and hands on discovery before abstract concepts are introduced. This strong foundation helps students to develop confidence, flexible thinking, and strong problem-solving skills.

We're so proud to see their hard work recognized!

School may be on break, but Redwood Summer Camp is in full bloom! 🌿☀️Summer has its own kind of learning, and we're grat...
07/08/2026

School may be on break, but Redwood Summer Camp is in full bloom! 🌿☀️

Summer has its own kind of learning, and we're grateful to be able to spend these sun-filled days together beneath the redwoods, by the creek, and beside the sea.

Presenting: the 8th grade graduating class of 2026! 🌿✨️🎓🌲As they step beyond our campus, may they carry the creativity, ...
06/09/2026

Presenting: the 8th grade graduating class of 2026! 🌿✨️🎓🌲

As they step beyond our campus, may they carry the creativity, passion, and reverence for life that their school years have so dedicatedly cultivated.

The faculty sent them off with the song, "May the Road Rise to Meet You":

~May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall softly on your field
And until we meet again~

Congratulations, Class of 2026 -- your journey is just beginning. 🌟





The 5th Grade Pentathalon was amazing last week; this moment of the 5th grade is not primarily about competition or ath...
05/29/2026

The 5th Grade Pentathalon was amazing last week; this moment of the 5th grade is not primarily about competition or athletic achievement, but about cultivating grace, perseverance, courage, teamwork, and respect through beautifully practiced movement and games inspired by Greek athletics. It also serves as a bridge between childhood innocence and the increasing individuality of middle school years, giving students a deeply embodied experience of confidence, dignity, and belonging.





Last week's May Faire was sensational! Thanks to our volunteers, donors, and attendees for making it such a magical day!...
05/08/2026

Last week's May Faire was sensational! Thanks to our volunteers, donors, and attendees for making it such a magical day! Special thanks to the Food Bin and Companion Bakeshop for their generous donations. Also thanks to New Leaf, Wild Roots, and Staff of Life for their contributions as well!

It takes a village and we are so lucky to be held in community with you all.

Santa Cruz, we can't wait to see you tomorrow!
05/01/2026

Santa Cruz, we can't wait to see you tomorrow!

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2190 Empire Grade
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 1pm
Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

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+18314250519

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