Where childhood has room to grow.
A whole-child K-8 education on five wooded acres in Placerville, where hands-on learning and community shape creative, curious learners.
WelcomeAt Cedar Springs Learning Center, we believe children learn best when they're given room to explore, create, and discover at their own pace. Our Waldorf-inspired approach blends rich academics with art, movement, and time outdoors, all set against five wooded acres in the Sierra Foothills.
We welcome children for a four-day, in-person program running Tuesday through Friday. For the 2026-2027 academic year, we're offering two Kindergartens, First through Sixth Grade, and Eighth Grade, with afternoon enrichment programs.
Our grades program includes Waldorf-inspired Main Lesson, Math and Science, Language Arts, History and Geography, Drawing and Painting, Drama and Music, Gardening, Movement, Animal Husbandry, Woodworking, and more.
Whether your child is just starting kindergarten or you're looking for a grades program that nurtures both mind and character, we invite you to visit and see what makes Cedar Springs different.
The Cedar Springs Difference
Daily outdoor time and a forested campus mean learning happens under trees as often as under a roof.
Nature as Classroom
Our holistic Waldorf-inspired curriculum weaves academics with art, music, and practical skills, educating the whole child.
Head, Heart, and Hands
Our students learn through hands-on materials, storytelling, and real-world experience, building deep focus and engagement.
Screen-Free Campus
Consistent daily and seasonal rhythms help children feel secure, focused, and ready to learn.
A Rhythm That Fits Childhood
The best way to understand Cedar Springs is to walk our campus.
Feel the warmth and beauty of Cedar Springs Learning Center firsthand. Meet our teachers, visit a classroom, and walk the grounds our students call home.
Our ProgramsEarly Childhood Through 8th Grade
Early Childhood Village
We offer play-based learning that builds imagination, social skills, and a lifelong love of discovery.
Grades 1-8
A rich, story-based curriculum that grows in depth and responsibility as your child matures.
From Our Families"We are so grateful to be part of the Cedar Springs community. Our children are excited to learn because education comes alive through storytelling, art, music, nature, and hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and joy. Just as meaningful has been the incredible community we’ve found. The friendships, shared traditions, and genuine support among families create a place where both children and parents feel they belong. Cedar Springs nurtures not only strong learners, but kind, creative, and confident human beings, and we are so grateful to be part of it."
— Erin M., Parent of a 3rd Grader at CSLC
Our CampusFive Acres of Room to Roam
Our 5-acre wooded campus hums with life: rambling gardens to tend, greenhouses to explore, and chickens and goats to care for. Three play yards, an amphitheater, an open field, and warm, creative classrooms round out a place built for childhood.
Ready to See Cedar Springs for Yourself?
Tours are the easiest way to know if Cedar Springs is right for your family. We’d love to show you around.