Preschool in altadena: Private Preschool & Elementary School in Altadena, CA
Village Playgarden
The Village Playgarden is rooted in love.
Love of children.
Love of Mother Earth.
Love of community.
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Our Programs
Village Playgarden is a holistic farm forest early childhood program nestled in the foothills of Altadena, California. Our preschool, kindergarten, childcare, and summer programming is an outdoor early childhood experience and intentional community for children aged 2 through 7 years old; and summer programming for youth 7 through 12 years old. Our work is rooted in the traditions of Lifeways Waldorf early childhood education, inclusive and anti-biased curriculum, nonviolent conscious parenting, place-based outdoor education, and regenerative farming.
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Our Staff
Village Playgarden faculty and staff is a culturally and racially diverse community of professionals committed to the whole well-being of young children and their families. Our faculty is engaged in constant professional development and the deep study of child and human development, including; training and education in Waldorf early childhood teacher certification; and the latest knowledge and wisdom in developmental neuroscience and sensory integration; nonviolent and compassionate communication, relationship-based community building; developmentally appropriate anti-biased and anti-racist curriculum. But most importantly our faculty has an authentic love for young children with a passion for supporting their families. In addition to the faculty, our community is run by dedicated administrative staff who work to facilitate your positive experience at Village; and a Wildseed Farm and Healthy Food Program team that keeps our regenerative relationship with the land alive and our community nourished.
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“There is no where I would rather my daughter be when she is not with me.
Village Playgarden has embraced Clover into a magical world where she learns how to live, eat, and play communally, connect with nature, and interact with adults who have nothing but the utmost respect for her ever changing needs.”
Kelly Dietzen, parent, mid-wife
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“Village Playgarden is the home-away-from-home that all working parents hope for their children, a place where we feel confident that our children have new opportunities to grow, learn, and discover in a safe and caring environment that both respects children as individuals while, at the same time, nurtures a healthy appreciation for playing, working, and growing together. The teachers are patient and accommodating with each child and work very hard to tailor the daily activities to meet everyone’s needs.”
Laura Pulido, parent, Professor, USC
Village Playgarden has embraced Clover into a magical world where she learns how to live, eat, and play communally, connect with nature, and interact with adults who have nothing but the utmost respect for her ever changing needs.”
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Your contribution will support the expansion of our unique, nature-based educational model rooted in sustainable community building, inclusivity, diversity, anti-racism, and regenerative farming.
Our programs build the capacity of children and their parents to reimagine our world. This is the time to invest in places that hold the hope and possibility for a better future and a better world.
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Top 3 Best Private Preschools in Altadena, CA (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,223 students in Altadena, CA.
The best top ranked private preschools in Altadena, CA include Saint Mark’s School, Pasadena Waldorf High School and Pasadena Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
22% of private preschools in Altadena, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Top Ranked Altadena Private Preschools (2022-23)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Stratford School- Altadena Allen
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2046 Allen Avenue
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-1000
Grades: NS-6
| 226 students
Pasadena Waldorf High School
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536 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 204-0786
Grades: PK-12
| 305 students
Pasadena Waldorf School
Waldorf School
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209 E.
Mariposa Street
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-9564
Grades: NS-12
| 340 students
Saint Mark’s School
(Episcopal)
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1050 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-8858
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Altadena Boys & Girls Academy
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2151 Lake Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 345-0540
Grades: PK-6
| 18 students
Firehouse Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
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1923 Allen Ave
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-2865
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Meher Montessori School
Montessori School
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943 E Altadena Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-1171
Grades: PK-K
| 21 students
Princeton Montessori School
All-girls | Montessori School
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922 E Mendocino St
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 794-2244
Grades: NS
| 12 students
Sahag-mesrob Armenian Christian School
(Christian)
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2501 Maiden Ln
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 798-5020
Grades: PK-8
| 140 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Altadena, California
Altadena, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hathaway-Sycamores School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
2933 El Nido Drive
Altadena, CA 91001
(626) 395-7100
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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