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Early Childhood: Preschool & Kindergarten Years

The Road to Lifelong Learning Begins with Play

Two joyful preschool children paint water on rocks during forest play at a Waldorf early childhood program in Freeport, Maine.

Visit Our Freeport Campus

Located on 75 acres, our campus reflects a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Our sustainably designed buildings—from our straw-bale Early Childhood classrooms to our net-zero High School—along with gardens and forest play areas, create a rich setting for experiential, place-based learning.

Join us for an upcoming Early Childhood Open House, and experience the beauty and care that fill our pre-kindergarten and kindergarten days. Find upcoming events and schedule your visit today. Experience the wonder

Preschool and kindergarten students gather around a small fire in a nature-based Waldorf outdoor classroom with a large wood fort in the background.
Nature-inspired Waldorf classroom filled with natural wood materials and silks in a private Waldorf school in Freeport, Maine.
Preschool students climb and balance on a fallen log during nature play at a Waldorf early childhood program.

A Gentle Beginning: Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten

Pre-Kindergarten: 3 years by September 1st

Pre-Kindergarten offers five full days, five half-days, or a limited number of three half-day schedules. Full-day dismissal is at 3 p.m., and half-day dismissal is at 12 p.m.

Mixed-Age Kindergarten: Typically 4–5 years old

Kindergarten offers full-day and half-day schedules, available four or five days per week. Full-day dismissal is at 3 p.m., and half-day dismissal is after lunch at 1 p.m.

Additional Services

For the convenience of families, our early childhood aftercare program is offered from 3–5:30 p.m. Transportation is available for students ages five and older, with coastal routes from Cape Elizabeth to Wiscasset.

Your Path to a Waldorf Education

We invite you to learn more about Admissions & Enrollment at Maine Coast Waldorf School. Our Early Childhood programs for the coming school year are currently full, and we have moved to a waiting pool.

We warmly welcome families who are interested in future years to reach out and begin a conversation with our Office of Admissions. We are always happy to share more about our program, and help families learn about the timing and process for future enrollment.

Enrollment applications for 2027/28 school year open on September 1, 2026. 

Preview the Application Process

Children build a woodland fort during outdoor learning at a Waldorf early childhood program in Freeport, Maine.

We look forward to getting to know your family. Once all steps above are complete, your application will be considered fully submitted. Please contact our Office of Admissions with any questions or for support. Connect with us

 

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Come experience our 75-acre campus in Freeport, where open fields, forest paths, and welcoming classrooms create a beautiful setting for childhood.

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Start the conversation with our Office of Admissions and request more information about our early childhood through high school experience.

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If you have already submitted an inquiry, please return to your Admissions Portal to continue your application or upload supporting materials.

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