Mountain Laurel Waldorf School vs. Montessori Of New Paltz

Mountain Laurel Waldorf School strives to build the foundation of a free human being.

Guided by the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, our teachers inspire independent and insightful thinking; empathy for all beings; and a love of meaningful work.

Waldorf Education offers a time-tested curriculum with a rich blend of academics and arts.

The curriculum and methods respond to the needs of the child at each stage of development and promote creativity, critical thinking and a lifelong love for learning.

Waldorf Education provides a strong foundation in literature, foreign language, history, geography, music, fine and practical arts, mathematics, and science the subjects today's child needs as a foundation for tomorrow's complex and challenging civilization.

"We are a small Private School offering a quality Montessori education to students aged 3 through 6th grade on a beautiful 3 acre campus.Our mission is to provide a stimulating, caring and healthy environment that guides children to reach their fullest potential-becoming responsible, independent and creative individuals who are aware and proud of who they are.

The Montessori method is an educational approach that emphasizes child-led learning, independence, and practical life skills. It focuses on fostering a child's natural curiosity and desire to learn through exploration and discovery within a prepared environment. A key aspect is the use of specially designed, hands-on materials that allow children to learn at their own pace and develop a deep understanding of concepts.

As a community of children, involved parents and committed professional staff, we pledge to be a diverse community that strives to live in peace with each other and the earth."