“The perfect balance of education and nurture to create a great foundation for the learning that’s going to take place for the rest of their lives.” — a Rivendell parent

CHECK THE SCREEN OPTIONS FOR THIS ELEMENT TO REACTIVATE. Join us for Rivendell Virtually Live, a remote visit through Zoom to introduce you to our school. You will have the opportunity to see our beautiful building, observe children and teachers at work and play in the classrooms and on our rooftop play area, and talk with the Director and Admissions Coordinator to share your observations and ask questions.

Visit Us at Rivendell

Schedule Your In-Person Tour for 2025-2026 School Year!

The first step to the 2025-2026 application process is to schedule an in-depth tour that highlights our beautiful classrooms, roof top play yard and backyard greenhouse, and observe children and teachers at work together in real time. A helpful Q&A with Director Katy Hill and Admissions Coordinator Kara Pereira follows each tour.

About Rivendell Preschool

At Rivendell Preschool, we believe that learning to get along with a wide range of people and learning to respect both similarities and differences has lasting benefits.  Our preschool classrooms typically include children with a variety of learning styles and abilities and offer rich opportunities to discover materials especially designed for their levels of readiness and maturity.


The CORE Program at Rivendell Preschool

Rivendell’s CORE Program helps children who struggle with social connections to develop the readiness skills they need to learn with others.  Our educational model is based on the belief that relationships are the CORE of learning…

2024 Rivendell Reader

Our annual newsletter is now available. Download here or read online!

Rivendell Reader 2024

2020 Rivendell Auction Message

Special Education & Evaluation

You are entitled to obtain a free evaluation for your child if you suspect or have been told by a teacher or pediatrician that his or her physical, mental, language or social development is not progressing as anticipated…


Consultation & Training Center

We actively share our collective knowledge with parents, educators and other professions in our community through a range of training opportunities including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, collaboration in the preschool classroom, curriculum development and positive behavior management…

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