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

Parent and Child Classes (ages 1-4 years) Parent and Child Classes (ages 1-4 years)
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Parent and Child Classes (ages 1-4 years)
$400.00
Preschool 2026/2027 (ages 2-5 years including TK) Preschool 2026/2027 (ages 2-5 years including TK)
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Preschool 2026/2027 (ages 2-5 years including TK)
$14,000.00
After school Programs (ages 3-10 years) After school Programs (ages 3-10 years)
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After school Programs (ages 3-10 years)
$50.00
Summer School 2026 (ages 2-7 years) Summer School 2026 (ages 2-7 years)
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Summer School 2026 (ages 2-7 years)
$400.00

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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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