Waldorf School of Louisville

Waldorf's learning/teaching styles are well suited for most children. However, as a warning for any child that may have a learning disability this could be missed or looked over in its severity. Waldorf makes great use of multi sensory learning, but No standardized testing. They also do not build a strong foundation for children that have difficulty reading. While its a great atmosphere, it's not well suited for all children.
—Submitted by a parent

You will not find a healthier childhood experience for your child's developing mind, body, and spirit than Waldorf. In the culture we live it is easy to look at academics and miss the importance of your child's well being. Principal leadership does not necessarily apply to the school's structure. Notice the teacher quality and parent invovement.
—Submitted by a parent

Very good kindergarden experience, excellent grades experience! My child in the grades is mastering the basics with a much deeper level of understanding than afforded by traditional education. Most importantly the children are happy and stress free! Wish the education continued to middle school ... maybe it will in the future.
—Submitted by a parent

I love the Waldorf School of Louisville because it honors childhood by providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Movement and the arts are integrated throughout all the lessons. Children spend 25% of each day outside playing, learning and exploring. It is a peaceful and beautiful school environment -- a place my child loves to go each day.
—Submitted by a parent

WSL provides holistic education for children, which holds a deep reverence and understanding for the development of the child as a physical, intellectual, social and spiritual being. The school feels like a community with educational opportunities for the parents as well. My children who attend have grown into well-rounded, thoughtful, respectful children. The administration at the school is parent-run and therefore at times seems less organized than other schools my kids have attended, but what they gain in the classroom more than makes up for this.
—Submitted by a parent

There is so much truth in the Waldorf approach to understanding and being with children. It seems it would be impossible to not undergo some degree of consciousness raising as a result of your child's attendance. The ideas and principals of Waldorf education are wonderful. But for some reason this school continues to flail about with blame pointed in all directions, faculty, admistration and even the parents. Yet, there is so much good there it would be hard to attend any other school in Louisville.
—Submitted by a parent

My child has been at the school for two years, and is very happy. The teachers receive the best training available. They work with me to help me understand my child's development. I don't have to worry about my child because I know she's getting exactly what she needs at this school.
—Submitted by a parent

If this school would adhere to the intended mission developed almost a century ago it would be very good. Unfortunately, the quality of dedicated teachers to this program, was not who instructed my child.
—Submitted by a parent

wonderful community...need to be into or willing to learn about waldorf philosophy...holistic education..I hate the words academic & competitive but my child left there highly competitive and academically advanced.
—Submitted by a parent

Best Louisville has to offer if you don't want public or traditional education. The community is great, for parents and children. Teachers are very into anthroposophy - which is probably good but some of them are into other bizarre metaphysical things which has sent some parents running. I think the elementary program is great, there is one very weak teacher whose classes always have discipline problems, but the other teachers are all great. The kindergarten program is great for girls, but a lot of boys struggle to get along. Thouroughly research Waldorf methods before sending your child to a Waldorf school! It works for us.
—Submitted by a parent