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We are a non-for-profit school welcoming children of all races, creeds and ethnic origins. The aim of the early childhood program is to help each child gain a positive self-image while encouraging social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual development. The environment is child-centered, where a wide range of experiences are available to stimulate curiosity and development at various levels. 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After receiving her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, she began her teaching career in 2000 in a Catholic school in Yonkers. After 5 years, Lauren transitioned to an elementary school in NYC that she called “home” for many years. Over the years, Lauren had the privilege of working with, and learning from, children of all ages and she couldn’t be happier to be working in the 2’s program at RNSK again this year. When Lauren is not teaching, she enjoys time with her husband and their three daughters. Mrs. Sanchez works in partnership with Ms. Nia Waring and Mrs. Hazel Saavedra. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/nora-sarfaty daily 0.75 2024-08-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/d250368a-b657-4f11-a653-eb85fe80f7b4/NSarfaty.JPG Nora Sarfaty - Nora Sarfaty nsarfaty@ridgewaynsk.com Nora is thrilled to be joining Ridgeway Nursery School and Kindergarten again this year. Nora has been teaching for over thirty years. She spent the last twenty years teaching at private preschools in Hastings-on-Hudson and Dobbs Ferry, NY. She holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Fordham University and is New York State Certified in Early Childhood and Special Education. She believes that play is the most important part of a child’s day and she is dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment to allow each child to grow and develop at their own pace. In her spare time Nora enjoys running, hiking, watching sports and spending time with her husband, children and dachshund, Linus. Mrs. Sarfaty works in partnership with Mrs. Diana Aquirre and Mrs. Ashley DeRaffele. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/laura-kavanagh daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/f399ea86-4c83-46c7-8263-ff8115b8b918/laura.jpg Laura Kavanagh - Laura Kavanagh lkavanagh@ridgewaynsk.com Laura Kavanagh is in her seventh year as a teacher at Ridgeway after both of her sons attended the program. She is happy to be teaching in a school that she chose for her boys. Mrs. Kavanagh has a BA in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and is certified in Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. She is working on receiving her Masters in Special Education. She has taught for over 25 years, over 17 of them in early childhood. Mrs. Kavanagh feels that helping to establish a love of learning early in life sets the stage for positive learning experiences all through a child’s education. “The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out” - Bill Gates. An important aspect of her life is her family, she is an active member of her PTA and her boys sports programs. Mrs. Kavanagh works in partnership with Mrs. Mary Novello and Mrs. Carmela Cipriano. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/christinethomas daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/1b1e0bc7-a1fa-4cfb-b093-dec78f9f79f1/Thomas+2022.jpg Christine Thomas - Christine Thomas cthomas@ridgewaynsk.com Christine Thomas is very excited to be teaching the 2’s class again at Ridgeway Nursery School & Kindergarten. She comes to Ridgeway after teaching Pre-Kindergarten at a private school in Hastings on Hudson. Mrs. Thomas also taught Kindergarten in the Yonkers Public Schools. Mrs. Thomas graduated from Fordham University with a Master's in Elementary Education (pre-k-grade 6). She also recently completed PAF 1, a literacy course at The Windward School designed to help educators improve their ability to teach all children to read. Mrs. Thomas is passionate about creating a classroom environment where all children feel respected and loved. She is especially interested in sharing her love of reading with children. In her spare time, Mrs. Thomas loves spending time with her husband and three daughters. She also loves reading, cooking, running, and taking her dog Clover for long walks. Mrs. Thomas works in partnership with Miss Mikayla Dubie and Mrs. Stephanie Pizzo. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/tara-wilson daily 0.75 2025-08-19 https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/lisa-baugh daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/85b6fc57-e263-4eb3-84c1-82fcf22b8353/baugh.jpg Lisa Baugh - Lisa Baugh lbaugh@ridgewaynsk.com Lisa Baugh is happy to be starting her fifth year in the 3’s Program at Ridgeway Nursery School & Kindergarten. She has a decade of experience nurturing environmental awareness and empathy in budding learners through hands-on exploration and role-play of the natural world and seeks ways to connect literacy with art and nature. Her teaching philosophy is to build a community of learners who know God and their identity in Christ, followed by a love of one another and the world. In her leisure time, Ms. Baugh enjoys spending quality time with friends out and about in the Hudson Valley or exploring nature’s jewels of this beautiful landscape by trail or waterway. Ms. Baugh works in partnership with Mrs. Aileen Ganz and Miss Deneesha Gravesande. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/iris-dominguez daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/5d3898da-2691-465a-983d-eb1c4ae46637/iris.jpg https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/mela-macchia daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/1b367086-30f4-40fc-8b2e-0f0f617de7de/Mela+2022.jpg Mela Macchia - Mela Macchia mmacchia@ridgewaynsk.com Mela Macchia has been teaching preschool aged children for the past sixteen years. She graduated from Manhattanville College with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Elementary Education (pre-K - grade 6) and a Masters degree in Literacy (birth - grade 6). In her teaching, Mrs. Macchia incorporates a great deal of love and enthusiasm, and possesses a strong determination to reach each and every one of her students. Teaching is her true passion in life. "Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly" - anonymous. In her spare time, Mrs. Macchia enjoys spending time with her wonderful family, enjoying the outdoors, and learning new things. Mrs. Macchia works in partnership with Ms. Belen Fischbach and Mrs. Rosemarie Savignano. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/regina-olson daily 0.75 2023-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/66c4c112-c4b4-4251-8a00-33d97b81b93e/SUB29631.jpg Regina Olson - Regina Olson rolson@ridgewaynsk.com Regina Olson began her career at Ridgeway as an assistant teacher in order to familiarize herself with early childhood education and quickly fell in love with both the age group and the school. She strongly believes that as an educator she can make a difference in students’ lives and guide them to succeed. There has always been a special place in her heart when it comes to caring for children. Mrs. Olson has her Master’s in education and is certified in both General and Special Education. She enjoys long walks with friends and family, loves to bake, and her favorite holiday is Christmas. Mrs. Olson works in partnership with Mrs. Nancy Caponera. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/emma-kelly daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/7ae0f6d3-5c9a-46ac-9d9b-c71df5707657/emma.jpg Emma Kelly - Emma Kelly ekelly@ridgewaynsk.com This is Mrs. Kelly’s sixth year at Ridgeway Nursery School & Kindergarten. She studied Childhood and Special Education at Marist College. She received her Masters degree in Early Childhood Education at Manhattanville College while also working as a head teacher at Ridge Street Country School. Mrs. Kelly has worked as not only a Kindergarten teacher, but a 4’s and 1st grade teacher as well. She believes that an important part about being an early childhood teacher is to create a small and mighty community within the classroom. When she is not teaching, Mrs. Kelly enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her love of children is evident as is her passion for teaching. We are very happy to have Mrs. Kelly as part of the RNSK family! Mrs. Kelly works in partnership with Mrs. Barbara Klein. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/meet-the-director daily 0.75 2021-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/1629998428634-ELWRGPFM7299PWAVM106/Emmert.jpg Meet the Director - A message from the Director… Dear Ridgeway families, Welcome to RNSK where we are dedicated to creating a safe environment tailored to the educational, emotional and spiritual needs of our children. At our school we utilize productive play through theme based units to foster learning. We have a Christ-centered curriculum to share love through our actions, songs, bible stories and prayer. Our staff are highly educated lead teachers with a strong support staff of assistants. I am honored to be entrusted with directorship of Ridgeway after teaching early childhood and elementary aged students in both Westchester County and NYC. Working with children feels so much more meaningful than any other way I could spend my day. I view each day as a blessing to work with our Ridgeway families to create a strong partnership and ensure an outstanding first school experience. I am looking forward to an incredible school year ahead. 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Our curriculum strongly supports the development of critical social and self-regulatory skills for our littlest ones. We provide the very best of loving care in a relaxed and happy atmosphere. Teachers work on language and social skills, expressing feelings, listening to and sharing with others. Teachers also incorporate early literacy, math, and science skills into play activities. Children are introduced to who God is, what the Bible is and how to pray. Children must be 2 by December 31st and do not need to be toilet trained. Parents may choose from the following schedules: 3 Half Days - M/W/F, 8:50am-11:20am 3 Full Days - M/W/F, 8:50am - 2:50pm 5 Half Days - M-F, 8:50am - 11:20am 5 Full Days M-F, 8:50am - 2:50pm Early Drop Off: We offer three options if you need to drop your child off before 9am: 7:30am, 8:00am or 8:30am. There is limited space in early drop off so it is first come, first served upon registration. After-School Program: Clubhouse - 2:50PM-5:30PM Please click here for more info. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/a577781e-5a37-443f-9609-baa67d3d1306/IMG-5519+%281%29.jpg Two Program - A Typical Day in the Two Year Old Program Children start their day by playing on our beautiful playground or in our big room. The teachers then have their first circle time where the children sing songs, talk about the season and weather, and explore shapes, numbers and letters. After snack time, which is served family style, the children have free choice to play in the dramatic play area, block area, puzzles, and library area. Children also complete art projects during this time. The second circle time is where the lesson of the day is taught or a book is read, based on the weekly theme. Following this circle time, half day children are dismissed. In the afternoon, two-year-old children have song and movement time. 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Play experiences designed to facilitate learning in the school setting are basic to the early childhood curriculum. Through play, children express and develop themselves socially, emotionally, cognitively, and spiritually. Our knowledge of child development serves as a guide for providing appropriate and meaningful activities in art, music, math, science, literacy, language, and basic reading readiness skills. Students begin to learn letters through name recognition, build fine motor skills through scissor skills practice, playdough and crafts, and practice writing through various mediums. Our age appropriate Bible curriculum helps students understand who God is. We pray before snack and lunch, and sing songs about God. Parents may chose from the following schedules: 3 Half Days - T/W/Th, 9:00am - 11:30am 3 Full Days - T/W/Th, 9:00am - 3:00pm 5 Half Days - M-F, 9:00am - 11:30am 5 Full Days - M-F, 9:00am - 3:00pm Early Drop Off: We offer three options if you need to drop your child off before 9am: 7:30am, 8:00am or 8:30am. There is limited space in early drop off so it is first come, first served upon registration. Extended Day: Lunch Bunch is available from 11:30-1:00pm. After-School Programs: Afternoon Enrichment (AE) - 3:00pm - 4:30pm Kids Club (KC) - 3:00pm - 5:30pm For more information on these programs please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/08b17c85-8429-44c4-a3af-c4b9a804a239/IMG_6801.jpg Three Program - A typical day in the 3’s Children start the day with free play that consists of different learning centers throughout the room, based on the theme of the week. The free play centers include library, art, easel, dramatic play, blocks, puzzles, play dough, and math and science. During the first circle time they count their friends, talk about the weather, sing a morning song and prayer, and review the calendar. Snack is served family style where the children help to set up for snack. After snack, the children have gross motor play outside on our beautiful playground or inside at one of our two indoor play spaces. Upon returning to the classroom, children sit for a second circle time. This is when the lesson of the day is taught, or a book is read. Our program is theme based. Examples of a 3-year-old themes are Apples, Weather, Feelings, etc. Children also engage in free book time where they explore different genres of books, learning to explore and manipulate books correctly. At the end of the morning, a goodbye song is sung and the half day children are dismissed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/b92bab66-b174-40df-9f58-b8ce507163a8/IMG_6822.jpg Three Program - In the afternoon, children have lunch in their classroom where the food is provided for the children through the school. After lunch, outdoor play provides an opportunity for children to play together in the fresh air and explore our playground area. In addition, an array of special enrichment classes are given three times a week and include music and movement, science, story time, and gardening. Children do have rest time in the afternoon. Normally, three year old’s rest for about an hour. Children then have a snack and are dismissed for the day. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/four-program daily 0.75 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/495b3492-e491-4652-bd22-8741101e82aa/IMG_7028.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/c92c93f4-1298-4f65-9d78-77369c832e17/4%27s+stem.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/2a17f3f9-698d-4f30-8861-3620716b95dc/olson+baking.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/f972b31f-64f6-432c-b077-db3186e410b5/4%27s+shapes.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/23bdb260-7930-455b-ac83-a3da8a2ac3cc/IMG_0651.jpg Four Program - 4’s Pre-Kindergarten Program Our 4-year-old program is play based, with a strong emphasis on kindergarten readiness. Children are taught letters and their sounds, numbers, shapes, colors, and following directions. Lessons in literacy, math or social studies are taught through weekly themes. Being able to recognize his/her name, the names of classmates, finding specific letters in words, and creating word charts using letter sounds are all part of the activities we will focus on. Children will continue to expand their understanding of mathematical concepts and numbers daily. Discussing the calendar and taking attendance each day allows for counting, number recognition, and patterning practice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/9c40b6ed-4b90-4748-a065-842f667d16b4/RJ+letters.jpg Four Program - Children are immersed in literacy and taught pre-reading skills in various ways. There is a strong focus on developing the love of reading through read aloud, and opportunities to explore various genres. Small motor and gross motor activities continue to be provided. A Bible lesson is taught weekly and children pray. We sing worship songs and visit chapel once a month. Parents may choose the following schedules: 5 Half Days (M-F) - 9:00am -11:30am 5 Full Days (M-F) - 9:00am - 3:00pm Early Drop Off: We offer three options if you need to drop your child off before 9am: 7:30am, 8:00am or 8:30am. There is limited space in early drop off so it is first come, first served upon registration Extended Day: Lunch Bunch - 11:30am -1:00pm After-School Programs: Afternoon Enrichment (AE) - 3:00pm -4:30pm Kids Club (KC) - 3:00pm -5:30pm For more information on these programs please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/531231f9-6e60-49da-8b7b-615b4df9cd98/4s+classroom+teacher.jpeg Four Program - A typical day in the 4’s When the children enter the classroom it is free play time. Children can explore at the literacy, writing, science, math, art, sensory table, playdough, dramatic play, or easel center. At each center children are immersed in literacy, math, and science. During the first circle time they do a morning song and prayer, explore the weather, and discuss different parts of the calendar (date, month, and day of the week). Children also recite the pledge of allegiance, and count and compare attendance. Children then have snack served family style. Children then engage in free book time where they explore and apply newly learned reading strategies. After book time, there is a second circle where the lesson of the day is taught. The lesson of the day could be a literacy, math, science, or bible lesson. After circle time, the children have gross motor play outside on our beautiful playground or inside at either one of our two indoor play spaces. Upon returning to the classroom, half day children are dismissed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/6e1cc728-0bf1-4c99-a5c7-57c7ad5b6248/4s+playing.jpg Four Program - In the afternoon, our 4’s classes have lunch in the big room, where the food is provided for the children through the school. After lunch, outdoor play provides an opportunity for children to play together in the fresh air and explore our playground area. In addition, an array of special enrichment classes are offered five times a week and include gardening, math, art, and science. Children do have rest time in the afternoon. Our four year old’s rest for about a half hour daily. Children end the day with a snack and it’s time for dismissal. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/four-program-1 daily 0.75 2024-12-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/dbe317d0-00d5-4024-8adb-9775d5f2d1c0/IMG_6861.jpg Kindergarten Program Our transitional kindergarten program seeks to develop the interests and abilities of each child. While individualizing instruction, we follow the New York State Common Core Learning Standards for kindergarten. RNSK tailors relevant curriculum according to the needs of each child. It is our goal to foster creativity, individualize instruction according to need, and help each child realize his/her own potential, all while insuring they are prepared for moving on to public or private elementary school. These objectives are best achieved through explicit small group and individual instruction. Children are also provided opportunities to learn through discovery. Our kindergarten program is designed to broaden the awareness of self, of others, and the environment, while providing opportunities for the development of readiness skills. Parents may choose the following schedules: 3 Full Days T/W/Th, 2 Half Days M/F - 9:00am-3:00pm/11:30am 5 Full Days (M-F) - 9:00am - 3:00pm Early Drop Off: We offer three options if you need to drop your child off before 9am: 7:30am, 8:00am or 8:30am. There is limited space in early drop off so it is first come, first served upon registration. Extended Day: Lunch Bunch - 11:30am -1:00pm After-School Programs: Afternoon Enrichment (AE) - 3:00pm -4:30pm Kids Club (KC) - 3:00pm -5:30pm For more information on these programs please click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/7ba58074-2b96-4a2f-a3dc-88a4d4358e2e/K%27s+2022+7.jpg Kindergarten Program - A Typical Day in Kindergarten Morning Meeting - Prayer, read aloud, calendar, counting, pledge Morning Work - Writing and literacy Library - Children work on reading and explore and apply new reading strategies Snack and Show and Tell - Snack supplied by RNSK while students practice public speaking amongst peers Music and Movement - 10 minutes of movement and fun! Centers - Children explore at the literacy, writing, science, math, art, dramatic play, play dough or blocks centers. Math - Lessons include working with manipulatives and applying lessons independently through the EnVision Mathematics Program. Lunch - Children eat in the Big Room with our 4’s classes. Lunch is provided by RNSK and served family style. Afternoon Special - Specials include gardening, math, art, science and Bible drama Recess - Gross motor play outside on our beautiful playground or in one of our indoor play areas. Mini Lesson - Literacy, Bible, Science, Social Studies or games Snack Read Aloud with discussion Dismissal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/b99d26cb-9aca-4b0e-b70b-7fd3892913f7/IMG_1516.jpg Kindergarten Program Parent/Teacher Communication A monthly newsletter is sent out by the teacher discussing what has been covered in class for the month. Bi-annual report cards are distributed. Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled twice a year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/1632753005811-PZVHAN10GPSO07O3DY7A/Wesbite+Pic.jpg Kindergarten Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/87a9a00a-a1da-4421-b3d3-8224a456d57b/Website+Pic+2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/84a81567-b800-43c1-a1cc-dbd403040f27/IMG_1528.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/8d0ea8af-0a0c-40aa-a9f1-21338223e471/IMG_1529.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/399c9bc6-7ff3-4e85-a6a0-24d6721ea0c7/IMG_1522.jpg https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/additional-programs daily 0.75 2024-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/b33150bf-559c-4fcd-bdae-1bff60e729c6/2%27s+2022+5.jpg Additional Programs - Additional Programs Early Drop Off We offer before school programming at the following half hour intervals: 7:30AM, 8AM, or 8:30AM. Lunch Bunch A lunch program that extends the student’s day to 1:00PM. Lunch is offered as well as extended gross motor play and story time. This program is for 3’s and 4’s ONLY. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/0f97ce8e-0561-4d2c-93c1-edd1a4edc67a/AFT+SCH+2022+1.jpg Additional Programs - Clubhouse An afterschool program for 2’s beginning at 3:00PM and ending at 5:30PM. The 2’s play outside or in our indoor gym. They also have free play time in the classroom, snack, and art. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/covid19 daily 0.75 2022-02-08 https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/michelle-thomas daily 0.75 2025-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611d4b0acb758b337db574be/fef83619-1f44-493d-8ad0-27e730c803fe/MThomas.JPG Michelle Thomas - Michelle Thomas mthomas@ridgewaynsk.com Mrs. Thomas is so excited to be returning to Ridgeway Nursery School and Kindergarten this year! Mrs. Thomas has been involved in Early Childhood Education for the last 10 years and this school year marks her 5th year as a Head Teacher. She has her Masters in Early Childhood Education from Lehman College. Mrs. Thomas has worked in a diverse population of schools in Manhattan and the Bronx. She loves Early Childhood because it's inspiring to see children learn new topics and share in their wonder and curiosity. She loves to encourage this curiosity by teaching through hands-on play because that is the way children learn best. In her spare time, Mrs. Thomas enjoys baking, reading and taking walks with her husband and son. Mrs. Thomas works in partnership with Miss Hannah Chee, Ms. Maria Guevara, and Ms. Ruth Bello. https://www.ridgewaynsk.com/store daily 0.75 2023-10-25