RIVER EAST SCHOOL

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 3 routine inspection visits and 1 complaint visit to RIVER EAST SCHOOL.

1. May 6, 2026Most recent inspection visit
2. January 16, 2025Inspection visit
3. October 3, 2023Inspection visit

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.4 average comes from 22 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star18
• 4 star1
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star3

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  RES has been instrumental in helping to build a strong foundation of emotional understanding and empathy in our son. Dina, Josh and Dee are understanding and thoughtful leaders who have created a curriculum and environment that help to nurture these elements. We love the focus on community building, storytelling and creativity. When our son first started at the age of two, he was quickly adopted by an older friend who became his mentor. She quickly helped him to adapt and feel comfortable at the school. It has been amazing to see that three years later, he is now assuming more of a mentorship role at the school. His creativity and problem solving have also blossomed during his tenure. We notice that he is always thinking of creative solutions and is very collaborative in his approach, which stems from communal storytelling time at the school. The food at RES has also been a stellar experience. Not only is it fresh and organic, but it has also helped him expand his palette. He’ll surprise us by stating his love for food we haven’t cooked yet at home, and it gives us courage to challenge our own menu at home. The school also has had some incredible guest teachers for classes that he’s loved—from music to breakdancing to yoga. The TK program has also been a recent standout. He’s been able to accrue the building blocks of kindergarten skills in a very play based environment. His love for learning has exploded since he began the program. Dee has been wonderful in crafting such a thoughtful program. Most of all, we’ve been heartened to see his empathy grow. And it has grown steadily since he began at RES. We couldn’t have chosen a better starting environment for our son.

  Nathan DavidNov 22, 2025
• ★★★★★

  River East is an excellent preschool. The entire staff are very nurturing and caring toward each child. They put us at complete ease when dropping our 2 year old off for her first out of home childcare / school experience. The activities and ethos of the school are uniquely intentional and researched. Every day is curated to focus on the appropriate phases of early childhood development. At River East my child is safe, learning, eating well and developing beautiful friendships with her peers and teachers. We couldn't be happier that we found this school.

  Noor El-MohandesNov 18, 2025
• ★★★★★

  My daughter (3 years old) has been going to River East for about a year now and I cannot say enough good things. It has stood head and shoulders above other programs we have experienced. The attention to the environment, curriculum and each individual child is mind blowing. It is a parent's dream for sending their child to a place that is engaging, supportive and allows them to prosper. The staff are deeply involved and knowledgable. I credit much of my daughters emotional intelligence and strong sense of safety to the school. I recommend it to anyone looking for a preschool.

  Britney RussNov 18, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We’ve been part of the River East School community for almost six years. Our oldest daughter spent three wonderful years there, and our youngest is now in her second. We only have good words for this oasis of socio-emotional growth, the incredible food that teaches children to truly enjoy healthy eating, the safe and creative environment for exploration, and the extraordinary group of teachers and parents who make the school feel like home. It’s a real community, one that will always be part of our lives. We recommend it to all our friends with kids in preschool age.

  Maite Muñoz IglesiasNov 17, 2025
• ★★★★★

  Our daughter is in her third year at RES, and the school has been a truly wonderful fit for our family. Her confidence has grown so much thanks to the warmth of the teachers, and she comes home each day excited to share something new—from planets to turtles to (of course) food. One of the things that originally drew us to RES was the shared kitchen space where all the meals are made. The kids get to be involved and learn along the way. Recently, our daughter got to “step on cranberries” for a dish and couldn’t stop talking about everything she learned in the process. The RES team is thoughtful, warm, and an incredible resource—especially as we’ve started navigating applications for her next school, which comes faster than you might expect! We’re so grateful for this community.

  Blake CadwellNov 14, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We had an incredible experience at this preschool! The space was beautiful, mindful, and sensorily perfect - not overwhelmingly colorful and packed with all the things that meet a kids desire to explore. Art was a huge focus, as was movement and yoga and dance and gymnastics. My daughter loved the sensory gymnastics, break dancing class and feeding the chicken and rabbit. The teachers were always kind and attentive and helped the kids self advocate and name feelings. Name it, River East did it right.

  Kimmy ErinNov 13, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.