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
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
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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