History
Mount Baker Preschool has existed as a cooperative since the early 1980s. In 1991, Heidi Jeferson-Gloor suggested reinventing the preschool to follow a Waldorf model. With Board agreement and diligence, the school was transformed into a Waldorf-inspired cooperative with Heidi as the initial teacher and visionary. Violetta Wilson, our current teacher, succeeded Heidi in 2009, and worked to establish Mount Baker Preschool as a full member of WECAN and the first official Waldorf cooperative in the United States.
Specialties
Mount Baker Preschool is a unique Waldorf cooperative preschool in Seattle. Our focus is on nurturing creative play, providing access to nature, building empathy, and fostering community. We provide a nurturing whole-child educational experience for families in our community. We seek to create a space where children and parents can experience a slower, more intentional pace, diminishing the stress of daily life. We alternate between outdoor play, tree climbing, music, walks, indoor art, and story activities. Our community is a group of diverse individuals who strive to love and care for all of the children as if they were our own. Children are self-directed in their play, and encouraged to be compassionate with each other and with their environment. We emphasize imagination, expression and creativity. We welcome families of every race, creed, religion, and sexual orientation. We are committed to removing barriers that might prevent families from joining us. Financial aid is available.