The City School

Very nurturing place full of magic
We have been at the school for two years and it left very warm memories in our hearts!

We’ve been at this school for over 7 years now so I’ve seen a lot. I think it’s like anything in this life– you get what you put into it and you attract what you are. My children & family have been blessed by all the wonderful people you meet in a waldorf community of like-​minded people. I’ve also seen a lot of growth struggles (Waldorf in generally tends to attract individualistic minded people who are seeking alternative education and have strong points of view, albeit weird– just sayin’). The best thing about Waldorf education is the relationship with other families that you develop over the years. These are the people that you raise your children with and grow to trust– these are your children’s friends who become your friends. You can’t control the rest– every school, company, church, private school or whatever– goes through changes and no certification in the world can prevent that. Plus, it’s important to note that every other waldorf school in the region has seen dramatic declines in their enrollment which is reflective of the economy. Waldorf education really is for every child, but it’s not for every parent.

My children are in their first year at the City School, and we couldn’t be happier! The community is wonderful, the parents are incredibly involved, and the festivals are simply magical. If you’ve ever been to the Halloween Enchantment story walk, you’ll know what I mean. The biggest draw for me was the small class size. My children are in a class with 5 other students, so they each get the individual attention they need, while still having an interactive experience with the other children. We left another preschool to come here, and I have seen my children blossom in the process.

The City School is a vibrant community. The developmental approach to learning is exactly what we were looking for. This is our fourth year at the school and, while we have always loved it, things just keep getting better and better. My son’s kindergarten teacher is everything I could hope for. From the stories and activities to the playtimes with other children, I know my son is getting exactly what he needs. I also love the seasonal festivals and events where the whole family can be involved. We look forward to being involved with the school for many years to come.

Somehow the school manages to rid themselves of the countless reviews that show its true colors (check out the ‘hidden’ reviews that Unilocal does not recommend you read).
Let it be said, this place is scary. The LA school system has a hard time getting to it because its private, but there have been many reports of serious misconduct (Im not getting specific s