We serve children from 2 to 5 years old. Classes follow a September to June schedule. The Little Hands
2-year-old program is available from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., two or three mornings a week. Classes for 3-year-olds run Monday through Friday mornings with two, three, or five full days available. Free Universal Pre-K classes for 4 year olds, funded by the NYC Department of Education, are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 4 p.m. Extended hours are available for 4 year olds enrolled in morning Universal Pre-K for a fee. Children may attend up to five full days a week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  

A prospective parents meeting will be held at the school on Wednesday,  Feb. 13, at
7:30 p.m.  

Renanim Happy Days at Riverdale

2975 Independence Avenue
Bronx, NY 10463

Phone: 718-601-1300

E-mail: renanim@optonline.net

Director: Rachel Surizon

Happy Days at Riverdale is a unique year-round program for children ages 18 months to six years old featuring small classes by age group with individual attention. Open from 8:30 a.m. to   6 p.m. Early drop off is available at 8:00 a.m.

The young child learns by doing — through play — in a supportive, non-threatening environment. With the support and guidance of his teachers, he explores, discovers and learns with no fear or pressure so that he looks forward to coming to school. 

An interdisciplinary environment includes arts and crafts, music, language development, science and social studies. 

We are blessed to have wonderful teachers who are passionate about teaching. All our teachers are certified and experienced in Early Childhood Education. Most are bilingual — speaking English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French and Hindi. 

Spiritual and emotional development includes learning about and observance of Jewish customs and holidays as well as Shabbat; and also, about being a good person with “derek eretz” who looks forward to doing what he can for “tikkun olam.”