Redwood Garden Preschool

Redwood Garden Preschool is a home-based, Waldorf-inspired preschool located in Northwest Berkeley, founded in 2003. It is designed for children ages 2 years six months to six years old, offering a warm, beautiful, and calm environment that nurtures childhood and allows children to engage in natural creative play and imaginative expression. The school's educational approach is centered around a rhythm-based methodology, with a soft flow between lively child-led creative play and quieter, teacher-led activities. This approach focuses on individualized attention, allowing children to explore and learn at their own pace, and fosters a sense of freedom and cooperation among its students. Key features of the school include child-led creative play, teacher-led activities, and a magical garden where children can engage in imaginative play and exploration, fostering their creativity and connection with nature. Redwood Garden Preschool's unique characteristics include its focus on respecting and nurturing childhood, providing a warm and beautiful environment, and following a rhythm-based approach to learning, which emphasizes hands-on learning, creative expression, and social responsibility.