About
About

Learn more about James River Day School, our mission, and our educational philosophy. Our school, our faculty and staff, our Board, and our community are dedicated to constantly and consistently building a school program where we cherish and challenge our students in an environment of academic excellence.
Admissions
Admissions

Learn more about the difference James River will make in your child's education. Visit these pages and make arrangements to visit the school; there's no better way to see for yourself the impact of a James River education.
Programs
Programs

The advantages of the K-8 model provide an incomparable foundation for learners and the entirety of our programming is built around a single question -- "What is best for the child?" Children flourish at James River because they are supported as students and as persons. They are given the tools for lifelong learning and the tools of good character to function well in society, leaving it better than they found it.
Giving
Giving

James River Day School has relied on the support of our community since its founding. Partnerships with parents, grandparents, trustees, faculty and staff, alumni families, alumni, friends, and corporations have made it possible to provide our students with an unparalleled educational experience. Gifts to the Cardinal Annual Fund provide valuable operating support for all our programs.
Community
Community

James River Day School is a vital community of lifelong learners of all ages. Parents, students, alumni, and alumni families can find lots of information in this section.

After-School Care

The environment in James River's aftercare program is supportive and child-centered. It is a safe place where children can grow and develop. The aftercare schedule balances structured and free choice activities, indoor and outdoor time, and active and quiet time. Aftercare is open during the school year each afternoon from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. In the summertime, the Children's Center is open to James River students and the public for children who have completed kindergarten up to age 12.

The Children's Center Director, Tatum Laing, runs our childcare programming year-round. Feel free to contact her by email ([email protected]) or fill out the form below to receive more information.

If you would like to sign up a current James River student for after-school child care please click the button below and fill out the form.

For information about childcare for the summer, please email Ms. Laing using the email address linked above.