Sanderling Waldorf School is the only Waldorf accredited Private School In North County San Diego

At Sanderling Waldorf School, we believe in fostering a lifelong love of learning in each child. We recognize each individual as a unique expression of body, soul and spirit, and we seek to engage the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that addresses the physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of a child.

We offer programs for children from 16 months to 8th grade on a beautiful campus in Vista, North San Diego, CA. We welcome all families looking for a rich and hands-on education that builds both academic confidence and the capacities for creativity, resilience, innovative thinking, and social and emotional intelligence.

 
 
 
 
We have 2 boys attending Sanderling Waldorf. We transferred to Sanderling from a public school two years ago. Here are some of the things we like about the school: the emphasis on creativity and a lifelong love of learning, the fact that kids learn two languages (Spanish and German) starting in 1st grade, the emphasis on integrating movement into learning (great for my active boys), the academic program which is deep, rich, and experiential (with few worksheets!) , the music and games classes, the outdoor/nature emphasis, the caring and dedicated teachers, and so much more.
— Carolyn, Parent of Sanderling Waldorf School

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Facts for Thought

 

75

Number of countries with Waldorf schools

 

1000+

Number of Waldorf schools worldwide

 

94%*

Waldorf graduates attend college

 

50%*

More Waldorf graduates study science and math than the general population

*The Research Institute for Waldorf Education

Our Campus

Early Childhood Program (TK - K)

Bridge between home and school, the kindergarten classes at our Waldorf school in San Diego enjoy creative play, storytelling, circle time, artistic activities, and preparing wholesome, organic foods. Our program offers a harmonious balance between the free, creative expression of the child and the teacher-led group experience, reflecting our holistic approach to education.

Grades Program (1 - 8)

Our grade program offers a rigorous, richly artistic curriculum that responds to and enhances students’ developmental phases. For the Sanderling Waldorf School student in San Diego, music, theater, movement, foreign language, history, math, science, and literature are not simply subjects to be read about, ingested, and tested. They are experienced and brought to life, reflecting our philosophy of education based on Waldorf principle.

In January 2025, Sanderling will resume enrollment of Grade 8 for the 2025/2026 school year and onward.

Annual Giving

Help Sanderling achieve its mission to foster in each child the capacity for self-knowledge that is grounded in a lifelong love of learning. Contributions to Sanderling’s Annual Giving campaign support the school’s operations, enables us to provide support for faculty development and tuition assistance for families in need, and ensures that we continue to provide the breadth of our diverse curriculum, including a rich exposure to foreign languages, music and the arts. More giving opportunities are also available through Raise Right (Scrip) on this page.

Sanderling Waldorf School is a non-profit 501(3)c and thus all donations are tax deductible.