Santa Barbara’s Best Education

The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara is celebrating over 25 years of educating children in the Santa Barbara area. We are an independent, non-sectarian school providing education to children from toddler age through the eighth grade.

The heart of the Waldorf approach is the conviction that education is an art. The goal is to present life to the children in such a way that they are filled with wonder and enthusiasm. The presentation of subject matter, be it math, history, physics or any other, is alive and speaks to the child’s experience. “To see the whole in every part, to engage the head, heart and hands: this is the endeavor of Waldorf Education”. The intention is not merely to instruct, but to inspire and motivate each child’s inner forces and to help them become creative, independent, moral individuals, able to impart meaning and purpose to their lives.

The best way to understand Waldorf Education is to experience it. We offer prospective families regular opportunities to visit our campuses and discover the depth and beauty of the curriculum through events such as “Walks through the Grades”, Open Houses, and private tours. We look forward to your visit.