Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
Tel:
(301) 565-2282
- Our school and its diverse community provide an oasis to fully and freely develop the capacities of each child.
- Since its founding in 1964, the teaching and curriculum have emphasized the healthy development of the heart, body and mind through imaginative play, meaningful work and expressive arts in a natural environment.
- We see in Waldorf Education the opportunity to build a better society.
- Acorn Hill will send forth children nurtured by truth, beauty, and goodness so they can meet society with bold thinking, self confidence and social responsibility.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Students: 55 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 55 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
School Notes
- Our school and its diverse community provide an oasis to fully and freely develop the capacities of each child. Since its founding in 1964, the teaching and curriculum have emphasized the healthy development of the heart, body and mind through imaginative play, meaningful work and expressive arts in a natural environment. We see in Waldorf Education the opportunity to build a better society. Acorn Hill will send forth children nurtured by truth, beauty, and goodness so they can meet society with bold thinking, self confidence and social responsibility.
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