Now enrolling
Preschool – 8th Grade students for the 2026/27 school year.
INQUIRY FORM
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Central Coast Waldorf School strives to awaken and ennoble capacities within the growing child, rather than focus on providing bits of information. From our perspective, we learn best when our whole self is engaged in the learning process. This deeper learning means that we should not only have thoughts about information, but we should feel something and be engaged in our motivation, as well. We call this approach an education of the "head, heart, and hands."
We achieve these goals by employing methodology that engages nature, the imagination, curiosity, reverence, and purposeful work. Additionally, the quality of the teacher relationship is an invaluable pathway to the deepest level of engagement, growth, and learning. At Central Coast Waldorf, a foundation will be laid where the child can begin the journey towards balance in feeling, initiative in action, and clarity of thought.
Central Coast Waldorf School is nestled in Los Osos, California, home to remarkable and unparalleled natural beauty that enriches the soul. Our school site enjoys the natural grace of a tidal estuary, a four-mile sand strand, eucalyptus groves, and a view of Morro Rock, just to the north of our quiet community. Our home is a hidden gem of the Central Coast, blessed by nature trails and ecological wonders. We are a short 15-minute drive, across lush farm fields and roaming cattle amidst rolling hills, from the slightly more bustling city of San Luis Obispo. Our community provides our children with a rich, inspiring environment to thrive in, where "nature walks" are just outside the classroom door.
Central Coast Waldorf School Hours
Early Childhood | 1st - 8th Grade* |
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Half Day Preschool enrollment includes: | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
*Thursday is our minimum day. Grades programs are dismissed at 12:45 every Thursday.
Extended Care is available each day for all programs until 5:00pm and is billed separately at $10 / hour.
We are proud to offer our students and families a budding after school student enrichment program, including an inspired, growing athletics department.
Office
880 Manzanita Dr.
Room 17
Los Osos, CA 93402
805 235 4401
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 3:30
What grades does Central Coast Waldorf School serve?
Central Coast Waldorf School serves students from Preschool through 8th Grade and is currently enrolling for the 2026/27 school year.
What does "education of the head, heart, and hands" mean?
"Head, heart, and hands" refers to an approach that engages thinking, feeling, and willing; students not only learn information, but also connect with it emotionally and through purposeful, hands-on work.
Where is the school located?
The school is nestled in Los Osos, California, near a tidal estuary, a four-mile sand strand, eucalyptus groves, and with a view of Morro Rock, about 15 minutes from San Luis Obispo.
What are the school hours and is Extended Care available?
Preschool half-day runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the full school day until 3:00 p.m.; Thursday is a minimum day with grades dismissed at 12:45, and Extended Care is available daily until 5:00 p.m. for $10 per hour.
How can I contact the school office?
The office is located at 880 Manzanita Dr., Room 17, Los Osos, CA 93402, is open Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and can be reached at 805-235-4401.
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