Potomac Crescent Waldorf School

Potomac Crescent Waldorf School strives to develop thoughtful, fulfilled citizens who have the capacity to think imaginatively, communicate effectively, and relate compassionately. We believe in the Waldorf curriculum for educating the whole human being: head, heart and hands, which nurture well-rounded individuals who will be successful in school and beyond. Learn more about our Programs.

​Early Childhood

Our school offers a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education based in authentic Waldorf curriculum. PCWS provides the following early childhood programs: Parent-Child classes, Preschool and Mixed-Age Kindergarten. ​

Elementary

We also provide elementary education for 1st through 5th Grade with small classes, an engaging environment, and an individualized approach to teaching that emphasizes whole child development.

PCWS is the only accredited Waldorf school in Northern Virginia.

Potomac Crescent Waldorf School offers programs based on traditional Waldorf curriculum. Currently, PCWS is the only accredited Waldorf school in Northern Virginia.

EARLY CHILDHOOD
Our Early Childhood Programs include: Parent-Child Classes, Preschool and Mixed-Age Kindergarten. The Early Childhood Education program provides a learning environment that allows the child to freely develop and grow through active, imaginative play and purposefully designed activities. Special attention is paid to each child’s capacities and unique personality. We are pleased to offer:

Parent – Child Program
Acorn: Parent & Baby Age 6 wks – 10 months old with one parent/grandparent/caregiver.
Sprout Parent & Toddler: Age 1 months – 24 months old with one parent/grandparent/caregiver.
Seedling: Parent & Child: Age 24 months – 36 months old with one parent/grandparent/caregiver.
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Preschool: For 3-year olds

ELEMENTARY
Our Elementary Program, Grades 1-5, offer a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education. We integrate academics and the arts to inspire life-long learning in each student and enable them to fully develop their unique capabilities.

We strive to develop thoughtful, fulfilled citizens who have the capacity to think imaginatively, communicate effectively, and relate compassionately. We believe in the Waldorf curriculum for educating the whole human being: head, heart and hands, which nurture well-rounded individuals who will be successful in school and beyond.
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Learn more about our Elementary Programs.
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Mixed-Age Kindergarten: For children 4-6 yrs old. This class combines pre-kindergarten with kindergarten.

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