The Orchard School was first opened in 1957. Under new ownership in 1969, the school used the Waldorf approach for the following 35 years. The current owners of the Orchard School, however, use various approaches to education and childcare.
The Orchard School creates a homelike atmosphere in which children can develop, learn and experience life as children. Food, décor, toys, equipment, activities and discipline are all carefully considered, as are the words, gestures, attitudes and personal development of the caregivers. The school also strives to give children what they need according to their natural development.