Our son, age 2.5, has been attending river east since last fall. not always happy to separate from us, he absolutely loves going to school. the stunning space (indoors and out--STUNNING), the incredible warmth and attentiveness of the teachers, the nourishing home-cooked meals, and the richness of activities and offerings--all continually adapted based on the teachers observations of the childrens interests and abilities--combine to make river east a truly exceptional learning environment. i am so grateful to have my child at a school where the teachers are paying deep attention and bringing a remarkable thoughtfulness to what they can do to enrich the experience for the kids. that is so rare and so wonderful.i am also thrilled by the emphasis on art and creativity at the school. the kids have AN ART STUDIO. one that rivals many professional artists studios. its legit and inspiring and special. when we arrive in the morning, there is always some sort of art project set up for the kids to engage with if they choose, in addition to more structured creative time (they are about to start weekly basic woodworking, for example). this combined with the music, gymnastics, and dance offerings make for a fun and stimulating curriculum for the kids. oh and they just got baby chickens!this school is awesome and we are so happy there.

Our son started school here just over a year ago and its been wonderful to see him blossom with the help of his teachers and friends.We picked this school because we loved the student to teacher ratio, the focus on play and creativity, and the organic homemade food. We have come to love all these aspects of River East and more. The building they are in is gorgeous and the outdoor space is truly magical. The environment becomes a teacher at River East and the kids get to garden, cook, and create art inspired by everything they see.Its wonderful to know our child is spending his time with teachers and other kids who have become like his second family. He even asks to go to school on the weekends sometimes ha. The program is a big financial investment (hence 4 stars not 5) for our family but we have been incredibly happy with the time our kiddo has spent at River East School.

Love this school! Absolutely beautiful facility. Teachers are caring, nurturing and promote individual, creative growth. They take the time to have conversations with the students and look for opportunities for children to grow and learn. Positive and peaceful energy at this school. 5 million stars! :)

Dina & Maha are simply THE BEST!! We feel so lucky to have had our children learn from them.They have such a natural way with the kids & really helped me to understand my own kids even better. They pointed out traits unique to my children that I hadnt noticed prior, which helped me be a better parent. They taught them how to pause, recognize what emotions they are feeling, why they are feeling the that way & healthy ways to respond to those feelingsI also appreciate the physical health/nutrition they impart on the kids. We try to live this way & it was so nice to have these values echoed at school. Not just echoed but raised to a whole new level.Just spend 5 minutes with them & you will understand just how special this place is! We cherish the time we had there!

We cannot say enough good things about River East. Our daughter absolutely adores coming here. They seem to take the best from Reggio and RIE methods. From the delicious organic food that they prepare while involving the children to the open play and encouragement of imagination, we could not envision a better experience for our child. Maha & Dina run a most loving, inclusive and delightful world for children to expand and develop who they are going to be.

I really cannot explain in words exactly what the teachers and experience with River East has meant and done for our family. My 2 children were fortunate to attend summer camp for 7 weeks at River East with 3 incredibly patient and caring teachers. My kids have been in daycare/preschool part-time since forever. I work in the field of child development and I am in and out of daycares/preschools all day, all over LA. While there are many incredible programs in LA, this program is second to none. I have never been particularly hung up on structure, academics or any 1 single, cookie-cutter approach that is supposed to work for every single child. I simply believe that nurturing relationships are the most fundamental and critical component for young children. I love what Maha is doing with stem learning through a play-based, child-led approach and REI...But, more than anything, I love that she and the other teachers understand the importance of fostering the development of the whole-child through their nurturing approaches and individualized care to each child. At River East the teachers get down on the childs level, they patiently explain things in developmentally appropriate language, they expose the children to new experiences, they keep clear boundaries for safety, and they create manageable challenges to promote growth. River East is a recipe for success when it comes to supporting children as they move from needing external-regulation to developing their own self-regulation skills. Other major perks include the amazing, healthy, organic foods that the kids help cook and eat each day, gardening, yoga, outdoor exploration, art, art, art, and more art. Their new space is beautiful.

Our twins spent the first year of their preschool education with Maha & Dina at River East. We knew the minute we walked in their door, that it was the right place for our kids, especially since it was their FIRST experience being at a school, away from home.They helped our son grow exponentially from being insecure at drop off a year ago, to being confident, assured and extremely sociable. Their focus on arts was perfect for them both, especially our daughter, and has given her an outlet that she can get lost in.Everything from the space and the yard, to their carefully thought out food program, made it so that we didnt have to worry about a thing. At the end of the day, trying to get the kids to leave was impossible, and all of the other kids at the school were in the same boat. Even after school was over and they left the building, they would all spend more time chasing each other while the parents watched and laughed. Happiness!We couldnt have asked for a more perfect preschool. Thank you to Maha, Dina and all the teachers.