Country Day Montessori vs. Cedar Springs Waldorf School

Country Day Montessori recognizes that children have the right to the best education and care that a society can offer.

CDM encourages independent, self-directed learning for life in a child-centered community valuing peace, respect for others, and pride in individual differences.

The school provides Montessori education and the world of the Montessori child is further expanded through experiences in art, music, history, geography and science.

Again, learning in these areas takes place through the use of beautiful materials, which are concrete in nature and manipulated by the child.

Cedar Springs is a fully accredited Waldorf school. Since 1989, we have been providing an engaging education to PK-8 children in El Dorado County. We value our families and cater to the school community. Waldorf education began in 1919 and is still one of the world's largest independent education movements. A Waldorf education is based on child development. Meaning, academics and supporting activities such as music, art and sports are explored by children when they are able to handle the corresponding workload. Cedar Springs is committed to nurturing and inspiring so that our students can achieve success.