Here you’ll find child-centered K-6 education at its best. Our approach to teaching makes learning a multisensory, joyful, and lasting experience. We cultivate a diverse community of learners, families, and teachers to create a secure and textured learning environment. Walden students love to go to school every day.
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Walden Center & School is a place where children’s learning is at the center of all we do. A Walden education is as unique as your child.
Our arts-academics integrated approach to teaching and learning is part of a core philosophy that has put Walden Center & School at the forefront of progressive education since 1958. We combine arts education, a deep understanding of child development, and a commitment to social-emotional learning to help us form our unique approach to educating children.
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We are a group of teachers and parents who have created an environment where children take an active role in their own learning and where arts and creative expression are a part of every child’s education, every day.
Everything about Walden is unique. From the way we approach learning to the way we structure our governing board, we have a unique approach which is informed by our philosophy, our history, and our mission.
Walden is a member of Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA).
Community and Events
Hiring: Lower Middle Group Teacher
First Grade (Lower Middle Group) Teacher/Administrator Walden Center and School seeks a dynamic Lower Middle Group Teacher (1st) to join our teaching collective in the fall of 2026. If you have a vision of building a close-knit community, of working with kids, parents, and a small committed team of educators, this may be the engaging, …
2026 SPRING FAIR: UNDER THE SEA
The Walden Spring Fair is a beloved tradition for Walden families, alumni, neighbors and the wider community. This fun celebration is open to the public and features live entertainment, children’s games, a book room, raffle, and sales of arts and crafts, baked goods, food, and plants. We happily accept donations to our raffle, book sale, …
Winter Frolic – December 13
Join us for Walden’s Annual Winter Frolic! Saturday, December 13, 1:00 – 4:00pm This annual event is a wonderful opportunity to: Special Feature: Storytime!We’ll be hosting storytimes with our TK/K teacher starting at 2:00 PM — a perfect chance for young children to experience Walden’s nurturing and joyful approach to early learning.