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Berkeley Rose Waldorf School

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

215 Ridgeway Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 9/9/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Berkeley Rose Waldorf School is an urban Waldorf school in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood of Oakland offering a complete, loving, and developmental approach to education from Parent & Child through Middle School. The school honors the individual while teaching the importance of community through a holistic curriculum integrating academics, arts, and hands-on experiences.

Philosophy
Rooted in Waldorf principles, the school thoughtfully supports the whole child—intellectual, emotional, and physical—ensuring their unique potential is nurtured through an integrated and holistic approach. The school's values emphasize courage, community, and deeply considered education.
Ages served
Parent & Child, Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary School (K-5), Middle School
Outdoor
Outdoor play and exploration featured in classrooms and parks

Programs

  • •Parent & Child program
  • •Preschool
  • •Kindergarten
  • •Elementary School
  • •Middle School
  • •Summer Camp

Highlights

  • ✓Waldorf-based education approach
  • ✓Integration of academics, arts, and practical disciplines
  • ✓Emphasis on imaginative play and storytelling
  • ✓Music instruction including orchestra programs

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