“When what we introduce into the children’s world of ideas and feelings is in line with the direction of the developmental forces of a given stage of life, we strengthen the entire developing person in a way that remains a source of strength throughout that person’s life.”
—Rudolf Steiner
Our Early Childhood program is an extension of the family experience, providing an intermediary step between home and formal schooling for your child. The goal is to provide a warm, calm, secure, and aesthetic environment in which the imagination and creativity of the child will flourish.

Preschool
Our Parent Participation Preschool provides a unique opportunity to share in your child’s experience and develop a more knowledgeable approach…
Kindergarten
The quality of Waldorf schools’ physical environment in early childhood is integral to its goals for the children. The feeling of warmth and…

Early Childhood Faculty:
Mele McCabe
Poppy Preschool Lead
Teacher

Mele earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and Family Studies from Cal State University of Long Beach.
Victoria Seaborn
Poppy Preschool Substitute Lead
Teacher

Victoria Seaborn has over 35 years of professional contribution in education. Most of her professional focus has been with Parent…
Kathy Striegal
Poppy Preschool Assistant Teacher

Bio coming soon.
Angie Perez
Lavender Preschool Lead Teacher

Angie was born, raised, and educated in Colombia. She earned her BA degree in Social Work. While in college, Angie gained experience…
Mars Walker
Lavender Preschool Assistant Teacher

Mars Walker, born in San Diego, California, has been a guide and nurturer of little folk for most of her life. After stepping into motherhood, Mars…
Charlotte Guest
Sunflower Kindergarten Teacher

Charlotte Guest will be returning to Maple Village this fall to teach as the Sunflower Kindergarten teacher. She fell in love with Waldorf….
Gehisa Avila
Sunflower Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Gehisa Avila read about Waldorf Education prior to becoming a mother so when her firstborn was ready to start Parent/Toddler class, she…
Germania (G) Ega
Sunflower Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Germania (G )Egas was born, raised, and educated in Ecuador. She has always loved children and went to college to study…
Kathleen Rinden
Larkspur Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Kathleen has been a Waldorf kindergarten teacher for 20 years. It is her passion to bring Waldorf…
Aurora Dismukes
Larkspur Kindergarten Assistant Teacher and Morning Care Assistant

Aurora Dismukes is ecstatic to be part of the Waldorf community again as a graduate of Monterey Bay Charter school in…