Walden Center And School

Grades: K-6
Students: 75
Type: Private
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2446 McKinley Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-7248

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Walden has been a life-changing experience in the best possible way for our family and our neurodivergent, nonbinary child! We joined when they were in 3rd grade and stayed through 5th grade. Our child was welcomed with open arms, supported with their sensory and other challenges and celebrated for
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Posted by a parent on 6/15/2026
Walden's priority is to foster a love for learning and to support children in a nurturing environment through arts, academics, and community. Walden is simultaneously a safe place for children to try new things and a competent and professional environment where students receive individual attention
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Posted by a parent on 6/7/2026
We have witnessed our child go from a cautious, reserved child to becoming the best version of themselves. Walden has provided the perfect nurturing environment for our child to be themselves. This really showcased itself during the Upper Group's (4-6grades) SpongeBob the Musical Play. Our child was
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Posted by a parent on 6/3/2026
We love Walden! Our neurodiverse, gender neutral 4th grader started at Walden in the 3rd grade and it has been such a wonderful place for us to land after a very challenging school search. Walden's collective model means that everyone on staff is fully committed to the succesful running of the schoo
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Posted by a parent on 12/7/2024
Walden is an open and affirming school that is focused on fostering a love of learning, curiosity about the world, and meeting children where they are as they grow and learn. My child is in kindergarten at Walden, and is neurodivergent. We've had wonderful support and encouragement from teachers and
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Posted by a parent on 4/30/2024

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