Nature & Waldorf Inspired Preschool & Kindergarten

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Rooted in Play

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Nature & Waldorf Inspired Preschool & Kindergarten ✩ Rooted in Play ✩

Hummingbird House Preschool and Kindergarten offers a nurturing educational experience for children ages 3-6.

Rooted in Waldorf Early Childhood principles, our program fosters creative, imaginative learning through play, gentle guidance, and meaningful rhythms; both indoors and in our enriching outdoor space.

Our Programs

Children begin the day at Hummingbird House with the option to stay for Happy Hearts afternoons for children ages 4-6.

Children participating in a puppet show in a cozy, decorated room with a window and autumn-themed decorations.

Hummingbird House Preschool & Kindergarten

8:30am -12:30pm
Ages: 3-6

A dreamcatcher made with woven cord, beads, shells, and feathers hanging in a cozy home interior with wooden furniture and a colorful rug.

Happy Hearts Afternoon Program

Starting Fall 2026
12:30pm - 3pm
Ages: 4-6

“The heart of the Waldorf method is the conviction that education is an art — it must speak to the child’s experience. To educate the whole child, his heart and will must be reached as well as his mind.” — Rudolf Steiner

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Children learn through doing, exploring, and observing caring adult role models.

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Our days flow with a comforting rhythm of storytelling, singing, movement, creative arts, and meaningful work, all designed to meet the needs of young children.

Two young girls playing near a small wooden picnic table and bench in a backyard, surrounded by wood chips, plants, and a fence.

With a beautiful indoor classroom and engaging outdoor play space, Hummingbird House is a place where children can thrive in a joyful, natural environment.

  • "Words can hardly capture the magic our family experienced at Hummingbird House. Anyone who has met Ms. Cecelia knows the wonder, care, and intention she brings to every child and family who walks through her doors. I was initially hesitant to send my three-year-old into the world of school, but Hummingbird House offered such a gentle, natural transition—from the warmth and comfort of home to the warmth and comfort of a nurturing learning environment. Most importantly, our children are happy, thriving, and growing under Ms. Cecelia’s loving care. We truly couldn’t imagine a better place for our precious children."

    — CeCe

  • "Hummingbird House has been nothing short of a miracle for our family. From the very beginning, it has offered a truly home-like, warm, and nourishing environment that has deeply supported my children’s early development. The rhythm, care, and intentionality of the space are felt every day. My girls leave school happy, regulated, and genuinely nourished, which has made a profound difference in our home life. The sense of safety and consistency they experience has helped foster emotional resilience, confidence, and a lasting love of learning. Miss Cecelia is an absolute treasure. Her love, dedication, and integrity shine through everything she does. She supports the children with deep presence and wisdom while also thoughtfully caring for parents, offering guidance and helpful resources along the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Hummingbird House to any family seeking a nurturing, developmentally aligned Waldorf program. If you are reading this, you are in the right place. This is a beautiful foundation for childhood and the years ahead."

    — Dr. Maya Shakti

  • "Hummingbird House is truly a gem! Ms. Cecelia brings warm, heart-centered, rhythmic magic to this space and her work with the children. As a seasoned Waldorf teacher, Ms. Cecelia is an incredible resource and steady presence in our daughter's and family life. The intention and meditation she brings to her work with the children inspires us as parents, and we appreciate her close, reliable communication and collaboration. Our daughter is held with deep care by all of the teachers at Hummingbird House and we have cultivated a deep trust in their work and insight. Having our daughter at Hummingbird House is one way we are choosing to honor her childhood, with a gentle and close-knit classroom community that treasures imagination, creativity, and technology-free play. We value how our family's reverance for nature and the cycles of the year are mirrored in Ms. Cecelia's classroom stories and play; our daughter's days at Hummingbird serve as a grounding extension of our family rhythm and routine. If you and your family are looking for a small, safe school "home" for your child, with adults who are worthy of imitation and where a holistic theory of child development naturally informs pedagogy, Hummingbird House is it!"

    — Kristin & Charlie

  • “There are almost no words to articulate how grateful we are for Ms Cecelia and the program she has created with so much love and care at Hummingbird. She is present in a way that I’ve rarely witnessed outside of practice communities. She is present with the children, with the parents, and with the classroom environment. And this creates a context in which the children feel seen, heard, loved, and safe. Our son has thrived in the daily rhythm and has deepened his reverence for nature, the seasons, and the way he cares for himself and others. What a dream to find a teacher with so much experience who wants to work with littles again in a small setting. We will miss her dearly when it’s time to move onto the grades! There is so much love at Hummingbird both in the classroom and with the community of parents.”

    — Lisa

  • "Ms. Cecelia and the Hummingbird House are a true and rare gem of Bend. For early childcare and pre-school education, she is hands down the best in her knowledge, expertise, and sense of warmth. She creates a space for the children that is loving and nurturing beyond anything I've experienced. Absolutely wonderful!"

    — Kolby

  • "As a stay at home mom, preschool was optional to our family as we did not NEED child care. Instead, we were exploring if an additive option existed - a place to build our son's confidence away from home, where he would feel loved and safe to explore. In short, it needed to be magical to replace the loving rhythm we already had at home.  Enter Ms Cecelia. Words cannot describe the light, magic and love she exudes. Not only has she built an incredible school for our children, she has created a safe haven for parents who are navigating early childhood. My son spent two beautiful years in her school and wishes he could stay at Hummingbird House forever. Now that our second child is three, there was no question about where she would attend.” “I’m deeply grateful we found Hummingbird House and Ms Cecelia. I cannot imagine a more connected, gentle, nurturing program for my little. Ms Cecelia’s wide field of attention supports this connected environment and she seems to always be aware of all the children’s energies, anticipating behaviors before they emerge, and gently guiding them to respond in authentic and caring ways to themselves and others. Truly exceeded all my imaginings for what preschool could be, we are so grateful we are part of the HH family.”

    — Nicole