Waldorf Early Childhood Center
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Santa Monica, CA
1441 15th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
What stands out
- The only preschool in Santa Monica
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Santa Monica, California, Waldorf Early Childhood Center is an early childhood program for students from pre-K through kindergarten. About 8 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. The school day runs about 6 hours, 167 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–K
- Students
- 8
- Teachers
- 1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 5 girls, 3 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Early childhood program
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 167 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 64% of preschool programs in California.
- Compared with 372 preschool programs in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Waldorf Early Childhood Center
What grades does Waldorf Early Childhood Center serve?
Waldorf Early Childhood Center serves grades Pre-K–K.
How many students attend Waldorf Early Childhood Center?
About 8 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Waldorf Early Childhood Center?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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