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Waldorf Education in Minnesota

2 schools and 3 kindergartens and playgroups in Minnesota, by type and town.

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Schools (2)

Maplewood

Minneapolis

Kindergartens and playgroups (3)

Minneapolis

Orb Weaver Preschool

Kindergarten

Orb Weaver Preschool is a Waldorf-Inspired Aggregate of Methodology Located in the Powderhorn neighborhood of South Minneapolis. We have created a rhythm that centers meaningful connections, creativity, the exploration of our natural world and highlights the unique gifts that our community has to offer. Our...

Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired.

Preschool · Ages 2 to 7

Tuition

Richfield

South Minneapolis

Questions families ask

How many Waldorf schools are there in Minnesota?+

The map lists 2 schools in Minnesota. 2 are members of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America: City of Lakes Waldorf School, Minnesota Waldorf School.

Where are the Waldorf schools and kindergartens in Minnesota?+

They are spread across 4 towns and cities. Minneapolis has 2, and the others include Maplewood, Richfield and South Minneapolis. The map at the top of this page shows every one.

Is there a Waldorf kindergarten or playgroup in Minnesota?+

Yes. The map lists 3 kindergartens and playgroups here, including Acorn Tree Child Garden (Richfield), Larksong Preschool (South Minneapolis) and Orb Weaver Preschool (Minneapolis). 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 Minnesota?+

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Minnesota. What you need to do, such as any notice to the authorities, records or assessment, is set out on our Minnesota 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.

Homeschool requirements in Minnesota

How we label places

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.

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.

Waldorf-inspired learning at home with Starpath

What each year holds, from our Library: kindergarten at home · grade 1 · grade 2 · grade 3 · grade 4 · how to start at home · starting a co-op

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