I've long thought Waldorf creepy, even with a dear friend who taught there. That said, when my grandson was in a preschool I was not happy with (lots of chaos, untrained teacher, etc.) I shocked even myself when I turned to Waldorf. I had to eat a lot of crow with said friend:-) For preschool I think it a wholesome experience. I really appreciate all the outdoor time, the focus on play versus academics, the baking, building, etc. It is quite pricey (I pay for it) so don't imagine doing it beyond preschool. The public schools here are good, however we may research private schools as I'm interested in smaller class sizes. That said, I understand I am grandma and not mom so I really don't have much say!