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Richmond Waldorf School early childhood Get To Know Us Experience the difference in Waldorf education; learn how we prepare our students for the future. Visit Our School Richmond Waldorf School What is Waldorf? Richmond Waldorf School offers a full spectrum of traditional subjects through arts-integrated academics and hands-on, full-sensory experiences. Get Started

Established in 1996, Richmond Waldorf School is a not-for-profit, independent private school in Richmond, Virginia offering a parent/toddler program (18 months to 3 years old), mixed-age kindergarten (3 to 6 years old), elementary school (grades 1-5), and middle school (grades 6-8). We are one of over 1,000 Waldorf schools worldwide that offer a holistic-inspired approach to education that cultivates a lifelong love of learning.


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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Richmond Waldorf School welcomes students, families, faculty, staff, and guests of all races, ethnicities, cultural and religious heritages, socio-economic backgrounds, geographic origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, and family structures. We educate our students to respect the dignity of all people and we reject discrimination in all its forms. We seek to create, embrace, support, and nurture a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels respected, connected, honored, and valued.

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“The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility—these three forces are the very nerve of education.”

—Rudolf Steiner

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Our 8th graders wrapped up their time at RWS a few weeks ago and we asked them to share some highlights. We will miss you all and we wish you the best with what’s to come!

Our 8th graders wrapped up their time at RWS a few weeks ago and we asked them to share some highlights. We will miss you all and we wish you the best with what’s to come! ...

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As parents, we want our kids to love learning, not feel rushed by it. At RWS, Early Childhood is all about surrounding children with beauty, play, and rhythm, creating a gentle, joyful foundation before formal academics begin in 1st grade. 🌼 Rolling admissions open for fall 2025–26 (ages 3–5). ✨ Because childhood is meant to be beautiful. It’s a Waldorf thing. #richmondwaldorfschool #waldorfearlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #rvaeducation

As parents, we want our kids to love learning, not feel rushed by it.

At RWS, Early Childhood is all about surrounding children with beauty, play, and rhythm, creating a gentle, joyful foundation before formal academics begin in 1st grade.

🌼 Rolling admissions open for fall 2025–26 (ages 3–5).

✨ Because childhood is meant to be beautiful.

It’s a Waldorf thing.

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At our school, formal academics begin in first grade—but the learning starts long before. Through play-based exploration in kindergarten, students build foundational skills without even realizing it. By the time they reach first grade, they’re ready to dive into academics with confidence, curiosity, and joy. ✨📚💫 #learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #joyfullearning #waldorfeducation #childledlearning #playbasedlearning #nurturingcuriosity #richmondva

At our school, formal academics begin in first grade—but the learning starts long before. Through play-based exploration in kindergarten, students build foundational skills without even realizing it.

By the time they reach first grade, they’re ready to dive into academics with confidence, curiosity, and joy. ✨📚💫

#learningthroughplay #earlychildhoodeducation #joyfullearning #waldorfeducation #childledlearning #playbasedlearning #nurturingcuriosity #richmondva
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What a year it’s been at Richmond Waldorf school! From classroom creativity to festive celebrations, athletic challenges, and unforgettable trips 🎉📚⚽️ Every moment has helped shape a vibrant community of learners. Swipe through to revisit some of our favorite memories and see the magic that makes our school so special ✨ Here's to many more years of growth, joy, and connection! 🌟 #richmondwaldorf #waldorfeducation #schoolcommunity #yearinreview #rvaeducation

What a year it’s been at Richmond Waldorf school! From classroom creativity to festive celebrations, athletic challenges, and unforgettable trips 🎉📚⚽️

Every moment has helped shape a vibrant community of learners.

Swipe through to revisit some of our favorite memories and see the magic that makes our school so special ✨

Here`s to many more years of growth, joy, and connection! 🌟

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🌱 Now Enrolling: 3-Day Early Childhood Program Looking for a gentle, play-based start to school for your little one? Our Early Childhood program welcomes children ages 3–5, with a September 1st cutoff for those turning 3. Children must be independently toileting to enroll. Choose MTW or WTF schedules, with both half-day and full-day options available. It’s the perfect first step into a nurturing rhythm of care, connection, and creativity. Rolling admissions are open for the 2025–26 school year, where space is available. ✨ Learn more on our website. #richmondwaldorfschool #earlychildhoodeducation #waldorfearlychildhood #rvaeducation

🌱 Now Enrolling: 3-Day Early Childhood Program

Looking for a gentle, play-based start to school for your little one?

Our Early Childhood program welcomes children ages 3–5, with a September 1st cutoff for those turning 3. Children must be independently toileting to enroll.

Choose MTW or WTF schedules, with both half-day and full-day options available.

It’s the perfect first step into a nurturing rhythm of care, connection, and creativity.

Rolling admissions are open for the 2025–26 school year, where space is available.

✨ Learn more on our website.

#richmondwaldorfschool #earlychildhoodeducation #waldorfearlychildhood #rvaeducation
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🌼 As the school year comes to a close, we honor the rhythm of the seasons and the joyful journey our students have taken—full of learning, stories, song, handwork, movement, and play. Wishing our Richmond Waldorf community a peaceful, playful summer filled with imagination, nature, and rest. We look forward to welcoming you back with open hearts in the fall. 🌞🍃 #waldorfeducation #richmondwaldorf #lastdayofschool #waldorfkids #waldorfcommunity

🌼 As the school year comes to a close, we honor the rhythm of the seasons and the joyful journey our students have taken—full of learning, stories, song, handwork, movement, and play.

Wishing our Richmond Waldorf community a peaceful, playful summer filled with imagination, nature, and rest. We look forward to welcoming you back with open hearts in the fall. 🌞🍃

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  • Home
  • About Us
    ▼
    • What is Waldorf
    • Faculty & Administration
    • Mission, Vision, & Values
    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
    • Our History
    • Employment
    • Accreditation
    • Governance
    • Blog
  • Our Programs
    ▼
    • Parent/Toddler Program
    • Early Childhood, Ages 3-6
    • Elementary School, Grades 1-5
    • Middle School, Grades 6-8
    • After-School Care
    • Athletic Programs
    • Summer Programs
  • Admissions
    ▼
    • Visit Our School
    • Apply
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Financial Aid
    • Scholarships
  • Community
    ▼
    • Calendar
    • Festivals & Celebrations
    • May Faire
    • Our Graduates
    • Shop & Earn
    • School Store
  • Giving
    ▼
    • Give now! Annual Fund
    • Annual Report