Do you know what a child becomes when given space, nature and time?

What if learning were designed around the child, not the other way around?

A childhood lived outdoors. Play as real work. Freedom paired with responsibility.
We see each child as a whole person — curious, capable, and naturally driven to grow.
We don't rush childhood. We don't place grades before joy, or performance before belonging.
At Waldkinder, learning is not a race. It is a living experience — rooted in nature, held in community, and full of wonder.

this is our promise: to protect the integrity of childhood and to nurture free, capable, and vibrant human beings who live in synch with nature.

Waldkinder – the Kindergarten is a learning community centered on play and free exploration in nature, designed for children aged 2 to 6. We are located 20 km outside Sibiu, nestled in the hills of the village of Gura Râului.
Founded in 2019, Waldkinder is among the first forest kindergartens in Romania, created with the vision of offering children a childhood deeply connected to nature, community, and meaningful learning experiences.
Watch these videos to see what happens when children are given roots and room to grow.

a kindergarten with a child-centered approach

Nature Kindergarten | TEDxVictoria

// Frances Krusekopf

Roots to Branches – The Power of Nature Based Education | TEDxOkoboji

// Mary Skopec

The decline of play | TEDxNavesink

// Peter Gray

Waldkinder - The Forest Kindergarden
Strada Lungă, nr.37, Gura Râului, Sibiu

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