About
Because joy and kindness matter.
St. Paul's Day School is proud to offer a loving and creative program full of individual attention and group dynamics. We serve children ages 2–5 in Riverside, CT with play-based curriculum, experienced teachers, and a warm, supportive community.
Our Mission
We foster growth in every dimension.
Our mission is to foster the growth and development of each child socially, academically, and spiritually by providing a nurturing and safe environment.
Our Philosophy
Play-based learning works.
St. Paul's Day School incorporates play-based learning to promote educational development in each of our students. Our teachers are dedicated to developing the whole child.
Our Relationship with the Church
Connected, not religious.
While we do not have a religious component to our curriculum, our 3 and 4-year-olds engage with some of the church staff for special programming 2–3 times a year. Ann Post, Director of Children's Education, meets with the children for Montessori-style storytelling using parables like the Good Samaritan — illustrating moral lessons and challenging the children to consider how they might be more empathetic, compassionate, and kind.
David Johnson, Director of Music, hosts the children in the Organ Loft, where he delights them with songs like Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star in a way they have never experienced before. The bird's-eye view of the Sanctuary is pretty spectacular as well.
Day School families are always invited and welcome at any special events sponsored by the church: St. Nicholas Day, Palm Saturday, and VBS arts camp.
Meet the Team
Innovative & experienced teachers.
At St. Paul's Day School, children are taught to respect one another and the staff. We are a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Lisa Adorno
Director
Beth Crimmins
Administrative Assistant
Marisa Mingione
Head Teacher 2's
Heather Natale
Head Teacher 2's
Christie Grudzinski
Assistant Teacher 2's
Alison Stewart
Assistant Teacher 2's
Veronica Capalbo
Head Teacher 3's
Louise Kitselman
Head Teacher 3's
Stella Perrone
Head Teacher 3's
Lizzy Everett
Assistant Teacher 3's
Madelyn Jolliffe
Assistant Teacher 3's
Falon Nethercott
Assistant Teacher 3's
Sally Fueglein
Head Teacher 4's
Patricia Capizzuto
Co-Head Teacher 4's
Amanda Raviele
Co-Head Teacher 4's
Barbara Caruso
Assistant Teacher 4's
Ania Petrone
Head Teacher Be4K
Alexa Rabadi
Assistant Teacher Be4K
Enrollment
Ready to join us?
Priority enrollment is given to current students, siblings of existing students, and children of St. Paul's parishioners, with all others on a first-come, first-served basis.