Early Childhood Center

Here at Riverdale Y, we believe the foundation of early childhood education is a cooperative partnership among children, parents and teachers. Our Early Childhood Center is a trusted community pillar, featuring a full day nursery school program for children ages 2 through 5, including Pre-K for All, with early drop off and extended day options. We also offer after-school enrichment programs, summer camp, infant and toddler classes, and so much more.

The Early Childhood Center is a fun, safe and nurturing environment where children build their self esteem while developing their school-readiness, social skills, independence, language and creative arts, early literacy, math and science exploration, as well as swim instruction and indoor and outdoor physical activities. The Early Childhood Center provides Riverdale families a safe, caring environment and quality education.

Our Approach

Stimulating Minds

Music & movement, language & creative arts, early literacy, and math & science exploration

Nurturing Bodies

Indoor & outdoor physical education, personal hygiene, nutrition, and safety

Creating Community

Building self-esteem, social interaction, self-help skills, and conflict resolution

Our school offers:

• Classes for: 2 year old children, 3-K, and Universal Pre-K (UPK)
• Free UPK and 3-K (priority seating for current Riverdale Y 2 year old students
• Early Care (7:30AM-9:00AM)
• After Care (3:00PM-6:00PM)
• Optional After-school Enrichment (3:20-4:00PM)
• 2 playgrounds and outdoor learning spaces