We are committed to educating each child so that they will contribute to the future of the world, with clear and creative thinking, compassion, moral strength, and courage. Spring Garden Waldorf School is part of the long-standing Waldorf tradition, a worldwide movement putting Rudolf Steiner’s educational philosophy into practice. This method works because it addresses the whole child- cognitive, social, and creative and meets the needs of each individual through a challenging and multi-sensory environment.

The following core operating values influence the culture and image of Spring Garden Waldorf School as an effective organization serving a wide variety of children and families:

• We provide an education based on Waldorf philosophy.
• We value educating the whole child.
• We recognize each child is an individual.
• We offer a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• We value the natural world and nurture our students’ connection with the earth.
• We seek, welcome, and respect diversity in our school.
• We value community and strive for quality human relationships and respectful interactions.
• We operate in a fiscally responsible manner to be good stewards of the resources with which we have been entrusted.
• We strive to educate the greater community about the principles of Waldorf education.
• We value a diverse curriculum that develops creativity, compassion, teamwork, social skills, and critical thinking skills.
• We believe in the importance of healthy life habits: warm clothing, adequate sleep, whole foods, and play.
• We believe in honoring childhood by encouraging creative play and engagement in the world and limiting exposure to all forms of media.