Love of children
Love of Mother Earth
Love of community

Now Enrolling for 2026-2027!

Also enrolling for Summer 2026, June 15 to August 21, some spots open now.

We're excited to welcome little ones, ages 2 to 6 years

to our new Arcadia preschool and kindergarten facility that we share with Barnhart School

YES! We have reopened in Arcadia after the Eaton Fire

Our Program

Village Playgarden offers a unique, high quality early childhood program:

Immersive outdoor play and weekly trip to nearby LA Arboretum
Waldorf magic, imaginative play, arts and crafts
18 years experience serving hundreds of children
Loving lead teachers with decades of experience and years working at Village Playgarden
Emphasis on diversity and needs based tuition support
Highly rated parent ed classes
Active parent community and seasonal events
Summer school for ten weeks June to August

Our Staff

Village Playgarden faculty and staff is a culturally and racially diverse community of professionals committed to the whole well-being of young children and their families. Our faculty is engaged in regular professional development and the deep study of child and human development, including Waldorf early childhood pedagogy, nonviolent and compassionate communication, relationship-based community building, and deep connection with the natural world. Most importantly, our faculty has an authentic love for young children with a passion for supporting their families.

Meet The Team

Latest Blog Posts

Featured

5 Reasons Parents in East Pasadena Choose Waldorf Play-Based Learning

Discover why East Pasadena families choose Waldorf play-based learning at Village Playgarden—now welcoming tours and enrollment at Barnhart School in Arcadia.

Growing Hope Through Nature

Join us in expanding our nature-based education, rooted in inclusivity and sustainable living. Together, we'll continue to empower children and parents to build a more hopeful and regenerative future for us all.