About Us

Mission
The Detroit Waldorf School’s mission is to provide a Waldorf education to as many children as possible in Detroit and Southeast Michigan, and to serve a geographically, racially and socio-economically diverse student body.

Philosophy Statement
The fundamental ideal upon which Waldorf education rests is that it is the birthright of every child to develop his or her full human potential: to develop clear, creative thought and expression; balance and compassion in feeling; and conscience and initiative in action. We believe that education is the process of "bringing forth": (from the Latin educare, to lead out), rather than putting in, and thus it is that the Waldorf curriculum builds on the child's natural curiosity, sense of wonder and love of learning. These seeds are the basis of an education which fosters the development of a free-thinking, moral human being who can impart purpose and direction to his or her life.

"Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able, in themselves, to impart purpose and direction to their lives." Rudolf Steiner

We encourage you to find out more about us:
(313) 822-0300, (313) 822-4030 (fax)
admissions@detroitwaldorf.org