Inclusion

We are committed to the education and development of all children by fostering an inclusive community. We provide a caring, competent, engaged, and diverse staff.  In the interest of fostering a vibrant community, the school admits and welcomes students and families of all backgrounds. With student support work, the entire community is responsible for the safety and civility of the campus culture, both in the classroom and in the wider school community.

Waldorf curriculum is inherently diverse as it covers a global range of subjects. Through authentic exposure to different celebrations and cultural practices, we prepare the students to be world citizens, with the goal of reducing ignorance and racism.  Teachers support class celebrations related to the curriculum and to reflect the student population, which may include Chinese New Year, Persian New Year, Sukkot, Passover and Diwali, among others.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Pleasant Valley Preschool believes no person should be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination in any educational program or activity available in the School on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, ethnicity or  any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including that which is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 422.55 of the California State Penal Code. State law requires all students shall be permitted to participate in sex segregated school activities and programs, including athletic teams and use facilities consistent with their gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the student’s records. (Education Code 221.5) For the purposes of this policy, “facilities” includes restrooms and sleeping facilities for school activities (field trips), etc.

Pleasant Valley Preschool further believes individuals with disabilities are entitled to full and equal access, as other members of the general public, to the School’s services, privileges, and/or advantages, etc., subject to the conditions and limitations established by law, or state and federal regulation.