Riviera Day School

Riviera Day School was established in August, 1972, as an extended ministry of Riviera United Methodist Church.
We provide the highest quality care for and the education of children through a partnership with family, school, church, and community.
The preschool years are the foundation on which future learning depends.
We use age appropriate curricula, equipment and materials that reflect current educational practices.
The loving atmosphere provided demonstrates Christian values, principles and attitudes.
Each child's individual growth and the development of a love for learning are of primary importance.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Riviera Day School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: We may all be different kinds of fish, but in this school we swim together.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Riviera Day School?
The application deadline for Riviera Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 108 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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