Fáilte Waldorf Microschool Named a Family Favorite by Main Line Parent!

We’re honored to share that Fáilte Waldorf Microschool has been named a Family Favorite by Main Line Parent Magazine. This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes not from a panel of experts, but from the families we serve. Parents across the Main Line shared heartfelt reviews about the schools and programs they trust most—and Fáilte stood out.

This award is not just a point of pride for us. It’s a reflection of the deep commitment we’ve made to building a different kind of learning environment—one that centers safety, belonging, and joy.

A School That Feels Like Home

At Fáilte, our name—meaning "welcome" and "joy" in Gaelic—captures the essence of who we are. We exist to create a space where children are deeply understood, respected, and supported in growing at their own pace. Our mission is to offer an emotionally safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment where curiosity is nurtured, relationships come first, and children are free to become themselves fully and confidently.

Our promise is simple and powerful: at Fáilte, your child is known, accepted, and supported in becoming exactly who they are meant to be. We do not believe children need to be “fixed.” Instead, we believe they need to be seen.

What Families Are Saying

The reviews that helped us earn this recognition reflect that vision in action. Families shared stories of transformation, healing, and joy—stories that highlight what’s possible when education meets children where they are.

Here are just a few of the beautiful reflections families shared:

“After enduring some school trauma, I was not sure we would ever find an educational setting where my child felt safe. I am so thankful to Fáilte for helping my child not only feel safe but also reigniting his creativity and love of learning.”

— Brittany

“Fáilte offers my son flexibility and learning beyond academics that are not offered at other schools.”

— Natalie

“My son actually loves going to school now because of his experience at Fáilte… Even the highly rated private schools we tried before this just don’t hold a candle to the quality, level of personalized attention and positive

learning experience we’ve had here.”

— Jonathan

“Jennifer is an incredible educator and she’s created a wonderfully accepting space for students to be themselves and learn in their individual ways.”

— Brittany

These reflections mean everything to us. They are a reminder that when education honors the whole child—emotionally, socially, and intellectually—amazing things happen.

Thank You

To every family who voted, shared a review, or simply continues to support our mission—thank you. Your trust and partnership make this work possible. Being named a Family Favorite is a wonderful honor, but the truest reward is seeing children thrive in an environment where they feel safe, inspired, and genuinely themselves.

If you’d like to learn more about what makes Fáilte different, you can read more reviews—or share your own—on our profile in the Main Line Parent directory.