A small nature-based school in southwest Travis County, outside Austin, with 10 or fewer children per class from grade 1 to 8 and a forest kindergarten.
Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired.
How to visit: Contact the school to schedule a phone conversation, then arrange a brief visit during recess or after school. Book a visit
Details confirmed on 2026-10-20 against its own website. We found no national association list naming this place, so we describe it as offering Waldorf education in its own words. We check every place again each year.
Banyan Forest Kindergarten is an exceptional nature-based & Spanish-immersion education for children, preschool and kindergarten ages, operated by Monica Martinez, an experienced Waldorf teacher, in partnership with the School on The Rise on its magnificent eight-acre property in Southwest Austin, Texas.
Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired.
Preschool · Kindergarten
About 1 km away
We offer a program inspired by Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia philosophies.
Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired.
Preschool · Ages 1 to 6
About 1 km away
The mission of Steiner Christian Preschool is to guide the development of each child in a Christ-centered, loving, and nurturing environment. We are committed to the ministry of young families and our program is one that has a strong academic base, while also fostering spiritual and social growth.
Describes its approach as Waldorf-inspired.
Preschool · Ages 2 to 5
About 1 km away
Austin Waldorf is the only fully accredited PreK 12 Waldorf program in Texas, recognized by WECAN, AWSNA and ISAS.
Preschool · Kindergarten · Grades 1 to 12 · High school
About 16 km away
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.
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