Sunrise School of Miami launches capital campaign to build permanent campus

The school seeks to raise $14 million to establish a new home for its Waldorf-inspired education.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Sunrise School of Miami, the region's only Waldorf-inspired early childhood, elementary and middle school, has announced the launch of a $14 million capital campaign to establish a permanent campus that will serve as a long-term home for its growing community of students and families.

Why it matters

For nearly two decades, Sunrise School of Miami has offered South Florida families an alternative educational experience rooted in Waldorf philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on, developmentally appropriate, and creative learning. With its existing site being sold for redevelopment, the school must relocate by 2026, making this capital campaign critical to ensuring the continuation of Waldorf-inspired education in Miami.

The details

The new campus, designed in harmony with anthroposophical principles central to Waldorf-inspired education, will include light-filled classrooms, outdoor learning areas, a Kinderhaus for early childhood, and a community kitchen and performance space. The environment is designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and connection to nature — hallmarks of the Waldorf approach. Once completed, the new campus will serve over 220 students and more than 30 faculty and staff members.

  • Sunrise School of Miami was founded in 2005.
  • The school must relocate from its existing site by 2026 due to the site being sold for redevelopment.
  • The capital campaign aims to raise $14 million to fund the new campus.

The players

Sunrise School of Miami

A 501(c)3 non-profit school that offers South Florida families a Waldorf-inspired early childhood, elementary and middle school education.

Dennis Rodrigues

The chair of the board of directors at Sunrise School of Miami.

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What they’re saying

“Every day holds a touch of wonder. But we know that it takes more than wonder to nurture vibrant young people. This campaign is about creating a lasting home for the values that make Sunrise School so special — community, imagination, and lifelong learning.”

— Dennis Rodrigues, Chair of the board of directors (Sunrise School of Miami)

“This is more than a building project; it's an investment in the future of education in Miami. We're creating a space where learning, art, and community can thrive together, and where children can grow into compassionate, confident individuals.”

— Dennis Rodrigues, Chair of the board of directors (Sunrise School of Miami)

What’s next

The school is inviting the local community to support the capital campaign through donations, partnerships, and advocacy. Interested parties can learn more and make contributions by visiting the school's website or contacting the development team.

The takeaway

Sunrise School of Miami's capital campaign to build a permanent campus represents a critical investment in the future of Waldorf-inspired education in the Miami area, ensuring that families will continue to have access to this unique, holistic approach to learning for generations to come.