Urban Prairie is an independent Waldorf school located in Chicago. We have programs for families with infants up through students in 8th grade.

Playgroup - Toddler Programing
Our programming starts with the Playgroups for caregivers and their young children (ages 0-4). Please refer to our website under curriculum to register for our popular Playgroup in the Wild classes for toddlers. Here is a link. 

Early Childhood
For students age 3 – 6 which offers a warm and loving environment where children engage their hands in meaningful work—from baking to building projects. Children fuel their imaginations with magical stories and creative free play.

Grades 1-8
Our grade school curriculum includes math, science, and language arts seamlessly interwoven with music, movement, and art. Our students also study Spanish and Chinese, and practical arts (ex/woodworking, knitting, sewing), and gym & creative movement (circus arts and eurythmy). Recess is a regular part of our day for all grades.

Urban Prairie is a not-for-profit corporation with 501(c)(3) status and a developing member in the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America.

Join us for an In-Person or Virtual Tour

Tours are held between 3:40 and 6:00 pm, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.

To register, contact Jenn Zielinski directly at jenn.zielinski@urbanprairie.org or 312.858-4563.

We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, please visit our website.