Sanderling is a wonderful option in north county for a screen free approach to education. This…read moreschool has provided an anchor for our family and a community that provides a huge sense of support. Highly recommend!!

Sanderling is the perfect school for our son, and we feel lucky that there is a Waldorf school in…read moreour area. There are a lot of opinions about Waldorf education out there, but at the end of the day if you want to foster a creative and confident "whole person" child in a tech free environment...Sanderling is the place for you.

My two daughters have been at sparrow since 2021. It was such a relief to find a school that has…read morecommunity and meets criteria for education. Our teachers thus far have been caring, knowledgeable, and dependable. While the school has gone through a few changes over the years, the sparrow community continues to hold together for the kids with help of parents and staff alike. The most important thing is my children are HAPPY at sparrow. They have made true friendships, they know all the staff on a first name basis, and are learning to love learning. Waldorf education is a different kind of educational pathway, however at sparrow all concepts that are seen in public school are still met at sparrow bcuz they are a charter and state funded. They just teach it in a different way. They are not perfect and it's an uphill battle to keep this charter school functioning as a Waldorf since we still have to meet state testing, but the village it provides makes it worth while. Those looking into Waldorf education private or charter, should really work to understand what, how and why, waldorf curriculum is taught.

DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILDREN HERE. The school is falling apart. They are losing teachers and faculty…read more They don't have a math teacher, hand work teacher and the Spanish teacher is horrible. I regret sending my children here. My son had to repeat 4th grade ("because it follows Waldorf development" but then they changed it a year later to conform to LMSV School District so my son got screwed and now he's a year behind all his friends.) This was the worst decision I have EVER made. The community is great. The families and friends we have met have been great. Thats it. Period.

We love the school, the community, the events and the sweet and kind teachers. Our kids have found…read moretheir place.

I love Waldorf education, but this school has lost it's magic over the last several years with…read morechanges in staff and budget issues. Early education, which was one of it's strongest aspects, has been reduced to complete incompetency. It's unwelcoming, no-longer child centered and unsafe. The kids do not look or sound joyful in their classes. Kindergarten, a non-academic year, caused my young child so much stress that I wish I had never enrolled him there. Visiting other Waldorf schools in San Diego, the Bay Area and Portland, I firmly believe this particular school needs to revamp everything if they hope to sustain themselves. It's sad to see what has become of the school.

For my daughter is this the third waldorf school, we moved because of my job. The waldorf education…read moreis always special, wherever you are. But I can say, we are happy to be part of WSOC now. My daughter is now in 3rd grade and loves her teachers, wenn she comes home, she often even plays, that she is a teacher and repeats with her puppets what she did and learned in the school. Although she had a hard time with divorce between me and her mother, the school gave her stability, joy and purpose. If you want to have a good experience and best results with any waldorf school, it's necessary to understand it's core principles and foundation and cooperate with that. It's hundert years approved pedagogy with great results in the whole world, but it needs cooperation. I am grateful and happy, that my daughter can be educated in WSOC!

We love Waldorf education and at Waldorf School of Orange County the College of Teachers, the Board…read moreand the Staff are dedicated to a good educational experience in the Waldorf pedagogy. Many of the teachers are amazing. My child was blessed to travel the grades with Brooke Natzke and that experience was amazing. I can't recommend a more qualified person. My are having a great experience with Mrs Schwarz in the grades now for our next child. Our daughter is attending Waldorf High School and has found many of the teachers to be very supportive and helpful. She found her passion because of the championing of her Earth Science Teacher.

We started this year in TK, so we have been in this school for about 6 months now. I have to say,…read morewe love it. Now let me just start by saying, this school is different and I truly feel lucky that we got in. Also, I have to say this school might not be attractive to every parent ok.... Please take the intake seriously, because you could be taking a lottery spot for someone who truly wants to be in a Waldorf school. How would I describe our experience so far ? If you or your kid loves the outdoors (sun, rain, moon, stars, ocean) things that grow and live in gardens, nature walks, learning how to care for Mother Earth, etc. then this is your dream school. If you or your child enjoy playtime in mud, dirt, don't lose your mind over stains, love rain boots, umbrellas, etc. then this is your dream school. If you or your child enjoy all things magical/wholesome make-believe, like fairy tears, knights, puppets etc. then this is your dream school. Ok I think you get the point :). Reminder , this is a review of my experience in the kindergarten program... where my child learned how to write her name, craft, knit, cut vegetables, set the table, do chores, sing songs, explore, pick up worms, and much more. I like and admire our teacher and her aid. They are extremely experienced and are really good with the kids. I don't need to be the teachers best friend, I just need to hear from my child that she loves her and is excellent with the kids, that's all that matters to me, and she is! The school is small, which I love, it feels old fashioned in all the good ways... like in ways that will remind you of your childhood school days. It is truly a Waldorf school, so make sure you research that and know what you are signing up for. I love it for our family, I personally couldn't imagine my child anywhere else. It's a little gem and I'm so glad it exists. Also, there are things they ask for like, no Disney/characters on clothes, no fancy nails, hair color, makeup, stuff that could be competitive/distracting and I'm sooooo grateful for that. They really want them to have this beautiful slow childhood. There are also so many resources for the parents! So if this all sounds lovely to you and your family - Best wishes and good luck on lottery day!!

Journey School has changed our family's life. Our daughter was feeling shut down and crushed by her…read moreprevious first grade experience. The warmth and style of learning provided at Journey has given her back her joy. She's heading into second grade now, and says she someday wants to be a teacher at Journey herself. Our son likes to compare his kindergarten experience to his preschool experience and says the old school was the "mean" school. The love between the students and teachers is evident. It truly feels like a community. I also appreciate the staff and administration that are open to new ideas and continual improvement. I too have learned so many positive things as a parent at this school. I wish all kids could have the opportunity to learn in an environment like Journey.

My son has been going here the past 7 months and we've had such a great experience. The teachers…read moreare wonderful at communicating. They use an app to track everything (feeding, sleeping, diapers, etc) and send daily photos! They do so many activities and adorable art projects to keep my son learning every day. I'm so happy we found this place and would highly recommend. I feel that my son is safe and truly loved here! Ms. Aurora, Ms. Horalia and Ms. Layla are wonderful teachers! My son is excited to come every day!

Absolutely love OSS! Both of my kiddos have attended and I have nothing but great experiences. All…read moreof the staff is friendly and communicative. Highly recommend to everyone looking for a fun, safe, educational space for their littles!

We love little acorn! The teachers are angels - they truly love and encourage development and…read moregrowth in each child. My son loves going to school now and doesn't even look back when I drop him off. He has made sweet friendships and loves learning from his teachers. Would recommend this school again and again!!!

We originally signed our 3 year old daughter up at Little Acorns just for a short two month summer…read moresession, thinking she'd go back to her play-based school in the fall. But she has loved it here so much, and we've been so impressed, that we decided to keep her at Little Acorns for the school year instead. She comes home every day happy, calm, and excited to tell us what she did. We've seen such a difference in her behavior at home. She's more independent, more focused, and not picking up any of the bad habits we'd seen at previous schools! The teachers, especially Ms. Marzia, are so kind and nurturing, and the environment is warm and positive. The other kids are respectful, and clearly happy to be there. As a military family who's moved around and experienced a few different schools, we can honestly say this one is the best fit we've found. We're so thankful to have discovered Little Acorns!

We enrolled our daughter at the Copper Nest when she was 2 years old. The teachers there provided a…read morebalanced and thoughtful experience for her. While I am not fully educated in the Reggio Emilia and Waldorf methods, I am happy to see how the Copper Nest incorporated the learning techniques into a very productive and meaningful space for my daughter. She has bonded with other children, become more outgoing and verbal and I can clearly see the enrichment since when we started. The space itself is very carefully curated and bright, clean and welcoming for the children.

I can't say enough amazing things about this program because it's so much more then that. The…read moreCopper Nest is love, care and thoughtfulness all wrapped up into a beautiful package for your child to explore and unwrap. The creative and thoughtful ideas in this program have beyond exceeded my expectations. I feel so blessed our daughter was able to have this experience with such inspiring educators who have such a passion and love for what they do

When I read some of the Yelp reviews for Potter Junior High, I was nervous to send my daughter for…read more7th grade but after one year there, I am happy to share that it is a really wonderful little school. My daughter's teachers were ALL wonderful - kind, passionate about kids and their subject(s), engaged in the process with the right amount of authoritativeness to keep kids in their seats and doing the work. The admin team is VERY strong, led by the new principal Dr Ramirez, his VPs Mrs Taylor and Mrs Jessica and the entire support staff is top notch. I think the student experience is deeply effected by how involved and supported they are by their family. Obviously this can be tough when parents have to work multiple jobs and juggle lots of kids - which is the case for many at Potter but I think the staff is really great at making sure all students get the support they need. On to Fallbrook High School next!

Very nice junior high school in the town of Fallbrook. The staff work very hard to provide the best…read moreexperience for the kids.