For over 30 years, the Waldorf School of Louisville has offered an innovative Waldorf curriculum to meet and support the needs of students at each stage of their educational and developmental journey.
Parent-and-child · Preschool · Kindergarten · Grades 1 to 8 · From age 0
Tuition, with financial help availableBefore and after care
Caregiver-and-child playgroups for ages 1 to 5 and homeschool enrichment for ages 6 to 12, meeting outdoors at Bernheim Forest in Clermont from September to May.
Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired.
Parent-and-child · Ages 1 to 12
TuitionForest or outdoor programProgram for homeschoolers
A LifeWays childcare center on Rock Creek Drive in Louisville that cares for infants and young children in small mixed-age groups, open weekdays from 7:30 to 6.
The map lists 1 school in Kentucky. 1 is a member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America: Waldorf School of Louisville.
Where are the Waldorf schools and kindergartens in Kentucky?+
They are spread across 4 towns and cities. Louisville has 2, and the others include Bowling Green, Clermont and Covington. The map at the top of this page shows every one.
Is there a Waldorf kindergarten or playgroup in Kentucky?+
Yes. The map lists 4 kindergartens and playgroups here, including Forest Pals (Clermont), Gooseberry Nature School (Covington), Grow! Playschool (Bowling Green) and Lively Children Childcare Center (Louisville). Many schools also run their own kindergarten and parent-and-child groups, so it is worth asking the schools listed above too.
Can I homeschool the Waldorf way in Kentucky?+
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Kentucky. What you need to do, such as any notice to the authorities, records or assessment, is set out on our Kentucky homeschool requirements page, which we keep up to date. Many families here combine homeschooling with a local kindergarten, parent-and-child group or co-op.
A place is called a Waldorf school or kindergarten here only when its national association lists it as a member. We check those lists ourselves and date the check.
Everything else is a place that describes its own approach as Waldorf-inspired. Many are lovely, and some are on their way to membership, so it is worth asking them.
Schools for children with special educational needs or disabilities are marked Special education and listed in their own section.
If there is a school near you, go and see it
Most schools and kindergartens hold open mornings, and many run parent-and-child groups for the youngest. A visit tells you more than any page can. If there is no school within reach, or it is not the right fit, you can still bring the same rhythm, stories and handwork into your home.