Author: Rachel Breitenbach-Dirks

  • 2018 Summer Camp

    Play in the woods, make fairy homes, study insects, bake mud pies…! Join Kinderhaus for a week of playing, exploring, and growing! For 3-9 year olds.  August 6-10 and August 13-17, 9:00am-12:00pm. Cost of camp is $100/week. Register by June 1 for Early Bird pricing of $90/week! A hearty, healthy, homemade snack will be served…

  • Kinderfolk on Stage ~ Saturday, March 17

    Enjoy live music, poetry, delicious appetizers, and a cash bar at T-Bock’s Upstairs, March 17, 7-11pm.  Free-will donations will support Kinderhaus Preschool. This night of fun is for the whole community – ALL are welcome! Featured Artist: Namoli Brennet! Kinderfolk Artists: Bree and Kate Bob Breitenbach Otter Dreaming Erik Graham Charlie Langton Mika Petersen Ellen…

  • Open Haus!

    March 10, 10:00-12:00 Come meet our teachers, explore our spaces, and learn about our outdoor-based, Waldorf-inspired preschool!

  • Thank you to our Donors!

    We are extremely grateful to the following businesses and people who donated to our “Give the Gift” drive! Barbara Massman, Realtors Decorah Bank and Trust Co. Wadsworth Construction A&J Petersburg Agency Heidi Betz Bob and Jean Breitenbach Steve & Brigitte Cornelius Steven & Cynthia DeBerg Norma and Paul Dirks Mark & Gloria Elsbernd Joseph &…

  • Kinderhaus Holiday Fundraiser

    Simplify the Season: Give the Gift of Kinderhaus When tasked with making a Christmas wish list for your family, do you find yourself thinking “Ugh, we just don’t need more stuff!” What about an experience gift? What about giving the gift of Kinderhaus? We invite you to encourage your loved ones (and yourselves!) to donate…

  • It’s T-Shirt Time!

    It’s time to put in your order for Kinderhaus T-shirts! Our shirts are made in the U.S. with organic cotton. Choose from so many new colors!  Color options. Available in Unisex short sleeve, unisex long sleeve, women’s short sleeve, kids and toddlers short sleeve and even onesies! All orders due by November 29, so we…

  • Summer Camp – August 14-18

    Play in the woods, make fairy homes, study insects, bake mud pies…! Join Kinderhaus for a week of playing, exploring, and growing! For 3-6 year olds. August 14-18, 9:00am-12:00pm. $90 To register, return the following forms with $90 to: Kinderhaus, PO Box 114, Decorah, IA  52101 Kinderhaus Summer Camp Registration and Consent Forms

  • Full Days Now Available!

    We are excited to announce that we will be offering afternoon care for the 2017-2018 school year! Children who stay at Kinderhaus for the afternoons will eat their lunches brought from home, then settle into a peaceful rest time, accompanied by stories, music, and a special blessing for each child.  After rising from their rest,…

  • Kinderhaus Visit Day Cancelled

    We will be cancelling this Visit Day so a Kinderhaus staff member can be at a loved one’s funeral. If you are interested in visiting Kinderhaus, please contact Rachel at: rachel@kinderhausdecorah.com or 563-379-7303 to make arrangements to visit our school next week! Look for another “Kinderhaus Visit Day” this fall!

  • Kinderhaus Visit Day

    Saturday, May 20, 10:00am-12:00pm Parents and children are invited to join us for a morning at Kinderhaus, to experience the warmth and wonder of our Waldorf-inspired, outdoor-based preschool! Experience first-hand our outdoor classroom, song circle, organic homemade snack, and art project – and with time, of course, for free play! This is a free event,…