Coming to Ridgefield
Fall 2026
A thoughtful early childhood education with schedules that work for your family
For ages 6 weeks to 6 years
Every child deserves a program where they feel known, capable, and deeply engaged in the world around them.
With thoughtfully designed, light-filled classrooms, a central art atelier, and a strong culture of collaboration, TCS Ridgefield offers a meaningful beginning to a child’s learning.
Designed for modern families, our program is a thoughtful blend of high-quality childcare and a rich educational experience rooted in the Reggio Emilia philosophy.
Our full-day, year-round program is designed with flexibility in mind, including half-day and part-week options. Families can find a rhythm that works for them, while children benefit from consistency, continuity, and a strong sense of connection to their teachers, peers, and school community.
Built on 20 Years of Experience
Tribeca Community School was founded in 2006 in Lower Manhattan as a small preschool serving a single classroom of children.
Over the past twenty years our program has grown into a respected early learning community known for its collaborative teaching, carefully designed classrooms, and strong relationships with families.
Our approach emphasizes curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, creating a truly play-based preschool environment where children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Vision for Ridgefield
In Ridgefield we will provide a comprehensive range of programs, including infant daycare, toddler care, full-day preschool, and Pre-K programs, all within a nurturing and engaging setting. Unlike traditional daycare models, our program combines the warmth and flexibility families expect from year-round daycare with the depth and intentionality of a Reggio Emilia preschool.
Join our email list to follow along and be among the first families to become part of our founding school community in the Ridgefield, CT area.
Our program is designed to support how children learn best.
We honor your child’s interests and curiosity.
Our curriculum supports each child’s growth across developmental milestones, preparing them to move confidently into Kindergarten and beyond, while also nurturing their natural curiosity and helping them find inspiration in the world around them.
We follow research and best practices in early learning.
Children learn best when they are actively engaged in making meaningful connections, exploring their curiosity, and constructing knowledge through hands-on experiences and thoughtful interactions with the people and environments around them.
We see creative expression as essential to learning.
Each day in our classrooms and Atelier, educators encourage children to explore their ideas through observation, questioning, and making, supporting them as they build deeper understanding and express their thinking in many different ways.
We believe a strong community supports learning.
Together with families and educators, we create a warm and supportive environment where children feel known and valued, giving them the confidence to explore, take risks, and grow within a thoughtful and reflective community.
Join our Founding Families Email List
Tribeca Community School Ridgefield will open in Fall 2026, beginning with a small number of classrooms as we thoughtfully build our school community.
Families interested in learning more are invited to join our Founding Families list.
Members of this list will receive:
Early access to information sessions
Updates about admissions
News about the opening of the school