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Waldorf School Of Mendocino County, The

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

6280 Third Street, Calpella, CA 95418

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
11/19/2024
Total visits
2

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The Waldorf School of Mendocino County is a private school serving preschool through 8th grade founded in 1972, using Waldorf education methodology to cultivate the whole child—body, mind, and spirit. The school operates multiple programs including a parent-child Roots & Shoots program for ages 1-3, Early Childhood (Preschool/Kindergarten), and grades 1-8.

Philosophy
Cultivating the capacities of the whole child: body, mind, and spirit. Through Waldorf education, students develop academically and personally to their full potential, fostering creativity, ethics, and moral strength to know and practice peace.
Ages served
1 year through 8th grade (includes Parent-Child program ages 1-3, Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-8)
Outdoor
Classrooms include beautiful, natural materials; outdoor learning activities referenced including field trips to Lassen National Park

Programs

  • •Roots & Shoots (Parent-Child program for ages 1-3)
  • •Preschool
  • •Kindergarten
  • •Grades 1-5
  • •Grades 6-8
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Oldest independent school in Mendocino County (founded 1972)
  • ✓Gold Winner for Best Childcare/Preschool in Best of Lake & Mendocino 2026
  • ✓Warm, inviting classrooms with natural materials
  • ✓Serves multiple communities including Ukiah, Willits, and Redwood Valley

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