NURTURING WONDER, IMAGINATION and
LIFELONG LEARNING
Holistic Education
for a Changing World
At the Waldorf School of Santa Barbara, we nurture each child through a holistic, child-centered education guided by the work of Rudolf Steiner. Through this education, students develop creativity, independent thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.
OUR PROGRAMS
From preschool through eighth grade, our programs honor childhood, spark curiosity, and offer a rich, challenging curriculum at every stage.
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PARENT-CHILD CIRCLE
1 – 3 YEARS OLD
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![Children wearing colorful clothes and floral headbands holding hands and dancing in a circle outdoors on a grassy field during a sunny day.]()
EARLY CHILDHOOD
3 – 6 YEARS OLD
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GRADES 1 – 5
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
GRADES 6 – 8
Upcoming
School Events + Festivals
Festivals are a central part of Waldorf education as they bring rhythm, meaning, and connection to the school year. These special moments help children feel rooted in the seasons, connected to community, and part of something larger than themselves—nurturing wonder, gratitude, and a sense of belonging.
OUR CAMPUS & PHILOSOPHY IS
PROUDLY SCREEN-FREE
We are the only school in Santa Barbara County that is an entirely screen-free campus. Waldorf education avoids technology—especially in the early years—not because it's anti-technology, but because it’s pro-development. We believe that by delaying the use of technology, we protect childhood development and encourage hands-on learning, creativity, and real human connection. Screens may be introduced later, when children are ready to use them as tools, not distractions.
Discover If
Waldorf Education
Is The Right Fit
For Your Child
“Waldorf education teaches the child to think independently,
to feel with depth, and to act with freedom.”
– Rudolf Steiner
Founder of Waldorf Education
