The Riverside Church Weekday School is a progressive, play-based, independent early childhood school serving families with children ages two through five in New York City. The Weekday School is a progressive, play-based school on the Upper West Side of New York City, serving families with children ages two through five years old.
Our diverse community fosters sharing, understanding, and respect while focusing on the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child. We celebrate each child's individuality and are dedicated to teaching children to become confident learners, passionate explorers, and discerning risk-takers.
Our diverse community fosters sharing, understanding, and respect while focusing on the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child. We celebrate each child's individuality and are dedicated to teaching children to become confident learners, passionate explorers, and discerning risk-takers.
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Mission & Philosophy
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The Weekday School has a rich history of educating children to change the world. Established in 1930, The Weekday School is a non-denominational, early childhood school serving children ages two through five in a joy-filled, nurturing setting committed to addressing the unique needs of young children.
History
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Founded in 1841, The Weekday School was one of the first early childhood programs in New York City and has long been a leader in innovative early childhood education.
Originally founded to provide support and a Monday through Friday, or "Weekday" education to children of the progressive Riverside Church community, the Weekday School has itself grown into a vibrant member of the Morningside Heights community while maintaining both its progressive roots and its home in the historic and beautiful Riverside Church.
Originally founded to provide support and a Monday through Friday, or "Weekday" education to children of the progressive Riverside Church community, the Weekday School has itself grown into a vibrant member of the Morningside Heights community while maintaining both its progressive roots and its home in the historic and beautiful Riverside Church.
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The Weekday School at Riverside Church is a play-based, independent early childhood school on the Upper West Side of New York City, serving families with children ages two through five with nursery, pre-K, and kindergarten classes. Our diverse community fosters sharing, understanding, and respect while focusing on the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child.
Faculty & Staff
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Together, the Weekday School faculty weaves together a rich and deeply collaborative educational experience in each of our classrooms. We are more than co-workers: we are friends, family and a supportive community for one another. We continue to shine brightly every day, cultivating our passions for the love of teaching our youngest learners to help them grow into accomplished global citizens.
Programs
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At Weekday, exceptional Early Childhood Educators collaborate with developmental specialists to implement a program that reflects children's interests while meeting curricular goals. We create an engaging environment using high quality, open-ended materials for focused exploration and imaginative play.
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