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Discover River School Child Care Center on the Upper West Side

Why Us?

Summer Program

River School’s Summer Camp Program is available for all children ages 3-6 years old.
“Summer Fun” offers a variety of activities and special events providing River School “campers” with an ideal summer experience. Activities change from year to year and include: swimming lessons, soccer lessons, nature exploration, drama and field trips. We collaborate with many of the cultural institutions nearby for museum visits, music experiences and many other specialty programs.

  • Full day programs available - 2, 3 & 5 days/week.
  • On-going enrollment.

Come swim, run, play and laugh with us this summer! 

Our monthly tuition schedule remains effective for the summer camp months of July and August. Additional programming fees may apply.

  • River School is for children 8 weeks through 6 years.
  • Our hours are Monday-Friday
    7:30am - 7pm
  • Open year-round
  • Our teachers are qualified Early Education Professionals.
  • Open enrollment
Our Graduates

We are proud to share with you the schools where River School children have been accepted to attend kindergarten.

All Saints School
Bank Street School for Children
The Birch Wathen Lenox School
Brearley School
Browning School
The Buckley School
Calhoun School
Cathedral School (St. John the Divine)
Chapin School
Collegiate School
Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School  
Convent of the Sacred Heart
Dalton School
Dwight School
Elizabeth Morrow School
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Hewitt School
Horace Mann School
Hunter College Elementary School
Lycée Français de New York
Marymount School of New York
Mustard Seed
Nightingale-Bamford School
Philosophy Day School
Riverdale Country School
Rudolf Steiner School
St. Bernard's School
Saint David's School
St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School
The School at Columbia University
Spence School
The Speyer Legacy School
Stevens Cooperative School
The Town School
Trevor Day School
Trinity School
United Nations International School
NYC Public School Gifted & Talented Programs

What Parents Say

Thank you for being such a wonderful influence on our son, Montana. the atmosphere is stimulating, safe and fun, and he came home every day energized, inspired and happy.

- Richard & Georgiana.

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More Parent Testimonials

My son started at River school at a year old. When he began school, he was afraid of other children and very shy. He is now entering his final year in the pre-k class at River School and the transformation has been astonishing. As an educator for 13 years I am proud to say my son has become a socially adjusted, sensitive, imaginative, creative and artistic child. His vocabulary, literacy skills, math and science knowledge are beyond what most Kindergarteners know. The staff at River School have helped my son overcome his fears and become a risk taker, ready to try new things. The school and teachers are a loving, wonderful second family. I am so lucky that my son has had such a rich foundation during these most important formative years. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to enlighten and enrich their child's daily experiences and as a result have a happy and inquisitive child!

- Debra

We have seen our son grow and develop in a warm, safe, educational, and enjoyable environment and this is something every family would like to provide as a daily setting for their child. Not only did we feel comfortable leaving our son in the school's care, but we have also been able to always relate our concerns to both teachers and administrative staff. The school was very helpful in finding information and applying for private schools – a very demanding process for New York City, which was completely unfamiliar to us.

- Gergana & Philippe

The facilities at River School rival that of the best preschools in the city. The classes are immaculately clean and well-kept, the daily programs are creative and inspiring, materials are abundant, and the educational atmosphere is sophisticated and fun. My children learned more than I could have imagined – and enjoyed the process. Additionally, I always felt that the children were safe, with many staff attending to their needs on a constant basis.

- Judith

Geneva first came to River School when she was 4 months old, and together we've watched her grow into a happy and healthy 3 year old. The love and care she has received from all of you has undoubtedly contributed to that; and the peace of mind and confidence we have received from her being here has, in no small part, allowed us to be better parents. The loving way she's been cared for, the education she's received, and the social skills she's developed have given her an extraordinary foundation on which to grow. We will always remember that River School is where she got her start.

- Stephanie & Brent

River School
75 West End Ave
(at 63rd Street)
New York, NY 10023
1-646-867-2113

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Jersey City, Newport
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