Mountain Laurel Waldorf School is a private day-school located in the Hudson Valley, New York. We offer parent/child playgroups, preschool, kindergarten through eighth grade, after-school care, and after school clubs (open to the public). As part of a worldwide association of Waldorf schools we are dedicated to bringing forth the full creative potential of each child.
Waldorf education speaks directly to children’s experience, addressing each of the three different ways we relate to the world: through the intellect, the emotions, and the will — the ability to get things done.
The Waldorf approach also recognizes that children have distinct, age-related educational needs according to their particular stages of development. Our goal is that our students meet life’s challenges with clear thinking, balanced emotions, and self-initiative.
“I learned to think here. I learned to imagine here. I love Mountain Laurel. In a strange and unsteady world, it’s a castle, a beacon. It will always be my home.”
~ Gideon Sterer (alumnus)
Take a Look Inside our School
We invite you to find out more about Mountain Laurel Waldorf School and Waldorf education. Join us at one of our Open Houses or schedule a Tour.
Annual Clothing Sale
Supporting Our 3rd Graders’ Journey to the Farm! You’ll find gently used children’s and adult clothing, including high-quality outdoor gear perfect for our all-weather play philosophy.
Winter Fair
Sunday, December 6, 2026
11:00am – 4:00pm
All are welcome! Looking for the perfect gift to warm the hearts of those you love? You’re likely to find – or create – it at this whole-family community event.
The Laurel
An inside look at our school, upcoming events and more in The Laurel, our monthly newsletter.
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School strives to build the foundation of a free human being. Guided by the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, our teachers inspire independent and insightful thinking; empathy for all beings; and a love of meaningful work.