Early childhood educators who carry responsibility for the care and education of the child from birth to school entrance in a Steiner/Waldorf setting are expected to have completed a full Steiner/Waldorf early childhood training program.

For a description of the qualities and competencies that are developed in  Steiner/Waldorf training courses, click here.

Guidelines have been established for Steiner/Waldorf early childhood training courses, including their educational program and philosophy, curriculum and course content, and program organization. Click here for the IASWECE Guidelines for Training and Guidelines for the Training of Child Care Providers for those working with the child from birth to three.


Click here for the World Directory of Training Courses. Please contact individual courses and training centers for further information.