Join us for Visiting Day on Tuesday, March 24, from 8:45 - 10:30 am. Learn more & RSVP

Joyful Learning Lives Here

Joyful

Learning

Lives Here

Hands-On, Creative, and Community-Driven

At City of Lakes Waldorf School, children learn in a hands-on, screen-free environment rooted in nature, creativity, and community. As a Waldorf school, we nurture the whole child — head, heart, and hands — helping students grow into grounded, confident, and curious individuals, ready to live with purpose, imagination, and heart.

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The New Smart

Our programs

Early Childhood

Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten

Creative play provides the foundation for all future learning experiences.

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Early Childhood

Elementary School

Grades 1-5

Arts, music, and movement, integrated into a robust, well-rounded academic curriculum.

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Elementary School

Middle School

Grades 6-8

An academically challenging liberal arts education that builds capacity for creative thinking and encourages self-discovery.

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Middle School

"CLWS has been a life-changing educational experience for my children."

CLWS Parent

“Waldorf has definitely made me the person that I am today. It’s given me a lifelong desire to learn, and the ability to question things that don’t seem right in the world. It taught me to see everything as either an opportunity for learning, or an unrecognized strength. It’s inspired me to always want to create, and always want to grow. I feel as though I’ve been hungry for what’s next since kindergarten.”

CLWS Alumni Student

“CLWS brings out the best in our children, and also in us as parents.”

CLWS Parent

“CLWS is a place where my classmates aren’t just friends, they’re family.”

CLWS Student

News and Updates

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    A mother pours a glass of water for her child during Little Sprouts class

The CLWS Experience

    Why We Approach Screens Differently

    As a low-tech, screen-free school, City of Lakes Waldorf School helps children develop focus, creativity, and resilience before introducing technology. Our approach—rooted in neuroscience, child development, and mindful learning—builds the foundation for healthy, balanced engagement with media.

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    Winter 2026 Parent & Child Class: Register Now!

    Designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children ages 1-3, our Little Sprouts Parent-Child Program offers a warm, welcoming space to explore, play, and grow—together.

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Upcoming Events

Students engage in a lively lesson and discussion with their teacher
March 24, 2026
8:45 AM – 10:30 AM

CLWS Visiting Day (March 2026)

Discover what a typical school morning feels like at City of Lakes Waldorf School. During our March Visiting Day, prospective families are invited to spend…

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Waldorf Education

Waldorf is one of today’s fastest-growing educational movements. We’d love to show you why.

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