
“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.
Yocsandy Vega
Sweet Pea Preschool Assistant Teacher & EC Aftercare Assistant

Yocsandy was born in Acapulco, Mexico. Her family migrated to U.S. when she was 3 years old.
Kathleen Rinden
Larkspur Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Kathleen has been a Waldorf kindergarten teacher for 20 years. It is her passion to bring Waldorf…
Elaine Black
Larkspur Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Elaine is a Long Beach native. She graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a degree in English—Creative Writing in 2014.
Charlotte Guest
Sunflower Kindergarten Lead Teacher

Charlotte serves as Maple Village’s Sunflower Kindergarten teacher. She fell in love with Waldorf education the moment she first …