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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Life at Walden
Lower Group
Lower Middle Group
Middle Group
Upper Group
Drama and Movement
Music
Visual Art
Spanish
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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
Winter Frolic – December 14
Join us for Walden’s Annual Winter Frolic! Saturday, December 14, 1:00 – 4:00pm Please note that we are a peanut and tree nut-free school.
Between the Worlds Twilight Ball
Save the Date: November 2, 5-9pm The 2024-25 Annual Walden Gala returns as a FALL event! The Annual Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year to support student financial aid. This adult-only event will be held the Saturday after Halloween; please mark the date on your calendars! For raffle tickets and more, please visit https://waldencenterschool.betterworld.org/
Oakland Pride Parade
Join us as we walk in the Oakland Pride Parade! Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024. Time: 10:30am