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Waldorf education was developed in Europe by Rudolf Steiner.

Since its inception in 1919, Waldorf education has become one of the largest private, non-profit, non-denominational, independent K-12 systems in the world with approximiately 900 schools in 56 countries.

Waldorf education was developed in Europe by Rudolf Steiner who was a great visionary, educator and scientist. He was adept at observing the developing child. His goal in education was to nurture artistically, spiritually and intellectually the highest potential in each child. Curriculum, style of teaching and the incorporation of the arts into each subject are the things that set Waldorf education apart.

With great insight, care and concern Steiner developed Waldorf education. The Latin "educare" (our word for education) means to "bring forth." Steiner said, "Education is an art—it must speak to the child's experience. To educate the whole child, the heart and the will must be reached as well as the mind."

In a Waldorf School competence is stressed, as every child is taught they can be an artist, a scientist, a writer, a gardener, a carpenter, a mathematician or all of the above. An individual may blossom at different times and with different intensity, but the ability is there.

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