Our Philosophy
Here at Under the Oaks Early Childhood Center located in Malibu, California, we believe early in life, children learn from the inside out, using their senses, from doing, feeling and experiencing the natural world.
In preschool, learning here takes place through imitation and example rather than through instruction. As they are rapidly changing, young children thrive on having a consistent and predictable rhythm of activities.
There is a consistent flow of the day, the week and the seasons. The classroom is warm and inviting, providing a secure home like setting for a gentle transition to school.
On a daily basis children have time for music, arts and crafts, circle time activities and time for free creative play. Our preschool and early childhood curriculum is inspired by Waldorf education.
Programs
A gathering place for parents and their children. Gross motor, fine motor, verbal and social skills are all beginning to develop in the early years before preschool begins. This class offers a place to witness and enhance these skills while becoming comfortable with the setting and rhythm of school.
Early in life, children learn from the inside out, using their senses, from doing, feeling and experiencing the natural world. Learning here takes place through imitation and example rather than through instruction. As they are rapidly changing, young children thrive on having a consistent and predictable rhythm of activities. There is a consistent flow of the day, the week and the seasons. Tuition: starts at $14,000 (9am-1pm, 3-days a week). Full day and/or full week options are available.
Super fun afternoon classes (1:30pm-5:30pm, 5 days a week) for elementary school children, including yoga, music, hiking, story-time, snacks and cooking, dance and rhythm. More information coming soon. Tuition: $50 per two hour class.
Summer time means summer fun. Seven themed weeks between June - August 2026 includes local flora and fauna, farm and pet animals, arts and craft from nature, folklore story telling, water-play, hiking, singing, games, baking, cooking, and much more both outdoors and indoors. Tuition: $400/week (9am-1pm, Mondays through Thursdays). Full day options available till 3pm.
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We’d love to share with you more info about us and our early childhood and Malibu preschool curriculums that include:
Outside Time: There is time for expanding outward to develop the physical body, develop imaginative skills and deepen the connection with nature…. run, climb, build, explore and create!
Inside Time: Coming inside is a time for focusing activities such as artistic fine motor projects or listening to a story.
Circle Time: Circle time is a time for gathering together, for song, dance movement and language games.
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