Welcome to Kinderhaus!
Kinderhaus is a Waldorf-inspired, outdoor preschool and kindergarten for 3-5 year olds in Decorah, Iowa, that provides a warm and nurturing environment for young children in our community to learn.
Kinderhaus strives to develop the whole child: emotionally, socially, artistically, and cognitively. Our goal is simple: to create an oasis in which children find the security and opportunity to develop into creative, imaginative, cooperative, self-motivated learners for the future.
We’re glad you’re here, and hope this site helps you get a feel for our school. Please feel free to send us a note or give a call with any questions.
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,…
Kinderfolk on Stage!
Kinderfolk on Stage Saturday, March 18 T-Bock’s Upstairs. Doors open at 7:00pm. On the Verge of Spring: Kinderfolk on Stage is a celebration of spring, the arts, and Kinderhaus – the only nature-based preschool in Northeast Iowa! Enjoy live music and spoken word from a variety of local artists including Kinderhaus teachers, parents, and friends. …
Kinderhaus Open Haus
Saturday, March 4 10:00am – 12:00pm 701 Iowa Ave ~ Inside Good Shepherd Church Meet our teachers, explore our classrooms, and see what our outdoor-based Waldorf-inspired preschool is all about!
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 to our incredible preschool in place of (or…
Thank you for a fun event and successful fundraiser!
From the bottom of our hearts, we’d like to thank everyone that came out to our fundraising event on March 19: “On the Verge of Spring; Kinderfolk on Stage.” Once again, our community has blown us away with their generosity and support! Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening possible, and to all…
On the Verge of Spring: Kinderfolk on Stage
On the Verge of Spring: Kinderfolk on Stage is being held at T-Bock’s Upstairs on Saturday, March 19. It is the first year for this festive event, to bring in the Spring and support Kinderhaus, Decorah’s outdoor-based, Waldorf-inspired preschool. And it’s being generously sponsored by T-Bock’s Upstairs. Doors open at 7:00 P.M. And music starts…
Open Haus!
Tell your friends! We’ll be having our annual Open Haus on Saturday, February 20, from 9:00-12:00. Come explore our indoor and outdoor classrooms, meet our teachers, and learn about our Waldorf-inspired, outdoor-based philosophy! Explore. Play. Grow.