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The Waldorf School of Mendocino County

6280 Third Street, Calpella, CA 95418

licensed capacity: 77
monthly, posted tuition: $635
year first licensed: 1979

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About

About The Waldorf School of Mendocino County

The Waldorf School of Mendocino County is a licensed child care center in Calpella, California. The state has licensed it since August 11, 1979, for up to 77 children.

It describes a Waldorf approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $635 to $1,095.50.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jan 2024, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Hours today: Not listed
Licensed capacity: 77 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Programs	Preschool
Approach	Waldorf
Discounts	Second student: 10% discount; Three or more students: 40% discount
More	Founded 1972
Licensed capacity	77 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Waldorf School of Mendocino County lists monthly tuition from $635 to $1,095.50. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Mendocino County has a median price of $278 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own words	Price
Early Childhood Program (3 days per week)	$635
Early Childhood Program (5 days per week)	$1,095.50

Yearly · program, in its own words	Price
Early Childhood Program (3 days per week)	$6,350
Early Childhood Program (5 days per week)	$10,595

4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

Mendocino County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$278

Home daycare$240

Toddler

Center$203

Home daycare$212

Preschool

Center$168

Home daycare$201

School age

Center$77

Home daycare$176

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for The Waldorf School of Mendocino County

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to The Waldorf School of Mendocino County since Jan 2024. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child care center
Capacity: 77 children
First licensed: 1979
License number: #230102674

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Summary

3 visits since Jan 2024 · Last visit Mar 18, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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Mar 18, 2026Visit
Nov 19, 2024Inspection
Jan 17, 2024Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Waldorf School of Mendocino County

Is The Waldorf School of Mendocino County licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 11, 1979.

Does The Waldorf School of Mendocino County have inspection violations?

How many children can The Waldorf School of Mendocino County care for?

77, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Waldorf School of Mendocino County's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (707) 485-8719 to confirm.

How much does The Waldorf School of Mendocino County cost?

Monthly tuition from $635 to $1,095.50, as it lists it.

What is The Waldorf School of Mendocino County's phone number?

(707) 485-8719.

Where is The Waldorf School of Mendocino County?

6280 Third Street, Calpella, CA 95418.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).