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Daycares and Preschools: Find Some of the Best in Ridgefield, CT
April 19th, 2008 categories: Keep Your Kids Busy, Ridgefield, Schools
“It takes a village to raise a child”… well, maybe not a whole village but every parent does need some help. Ridgefield’s parents rely on a network of reliable providers for preschool education and daycare assistance.
As a Ridgefield realtor, home buyers often ask about our preschool and daycare options. Parents need to trust their daycare to provide educational and social opportunities for their youngsters. Knowing you have “the right” early education situation for your child will keep your mind at ease. Your kids will benefit as well by making friends and participating in learning and physical activities that enhance early childhood development.
Preschools and Daycare Facilities in Ridgefield:
Almost Home
Ridgefield Community Kindergarten
St. Mary’s Early Education Center
Ridgefield Montessori School
St Stephen’s Nursery School
Creative Children’s Korner
Growing Tree
Methodist Nursery School
The Children’s Corner
All For Kids
Kaleidoscope Kids
My Nursery School
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Everything You Need to Know About Ridgefield Schools
March 5th, 2008 categories: Ridgefield, Schools, Talking Real Estate
Every Ridgefield kid is offered one of the best public educations in Conecticut.
Our schools help make Ridgefield Connecticut’s #1 Town year after year. As a town, we’ve got the optimal number of students (~1800 in the high school, ~5600 total) to provide a balanced education rich in curriculum, sports and additional learning opportunities. Our students consistently score high in standardized tests and our graduating seniors enroll at the top colleges and universities. Read this report: Strategic School Profile
Our Board of Ed makes every effort to assure a top quality education for each student in the system. Here’s a rundown of the school system, the Ridgefield Board of Education, and some additional resources to acquaint you with the school system:
Ridgefield, CT Public Schools
6 Elementary Schools:
- Veterans Park Elementary School
- Farmingville Elementary School
- Ridgebury Elementary School
- Scotland Elementary School
- Barlow Mountain Elementary School
- Branchville Elementary School
2 Middle Schools:
1 High School
Ridgefield School System and Ridgefield Board of Ed
The Ridgefield Board of Education is composed of Keith Miller – Chairman, Austin Drukker – Vice Chairman, Sandi Rose – Secretary, Joe Buczek, Russell Katz, Katherine McGerald, Lyn Merrill, Richard Steinhart and Paul Sutherland. These 9 members are dedicated to providing a top-notch education. And they do this very cost effectively: the best education with below average per-pupil costs. If you’re moving to Ridgefield and would like to meet with any school principal, just call the district office at 431-2800 x2014 to make an appointment. Additionally, to register you son or daughter for school, you’ll need to call the school directly:
Ridgefield High School 203-438-3785
East Ridge Middle School 203-438-3744
Scotts Ridge Middle School 203-894-3400
Barlow Mountain Elementary School 203-894-7700
Branchville Elementary School 203-544-7980
Farmingville Elementary School 203-431-2830
Ridgebury Elementary School 203-438-6555
Scotland Elementary School 203-438-6563
Veterans Park Elementary School 203-438-6571
To learn more about the Ridgefield Public Schools, see About Our Schools and the Strategic School Profile
Contact me if you’ve got any questions regarding schools in Ridgefield. Lynda and I have 1 daughter in middle school and 1 in high school. Our kids have been in Farmingville and Barlow Mountain elementary schools and we have been “very involved” over the last 10 years: I’ve been a PTA board member and my wife has been PTA president, class mom several times, etc… We would be delighted to answer any questions you might have from a parents perspective. Just let us know how we can help!
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How Ridgefield and Redding are Like This Year’s Super Bowl Winner
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6 Reasons Why South Ridgefield Is Such A Popular Place To Live
March 2nd, 2008 categories: Buying Your House, Recreation & Sports, Ridgefield, Schools, Talking Real Estate, Wilton
Many people who are looking for a home in Ridgefield, CT choose to start their search in popular South Ridgefield. Aside from the close proximity to Town Center, South Ridgefield is sought-after for the following reasons:
1) South Ridgefield is close to other popular towns like Wilton, Westport and New Canaan in Connecticut and Bedford, Pound Ridge and South Salem, in New York.
2) South Ridgefield is very convenient for NYC commuters. It is the closest point in Ridgefield to I-684 and the Merritt Parkway for driving to New York City. The Katonah and Branchville commuter train stations are also close by.
3) For golf lovers, Silver Spring Country Club is located in South Ridgefield.
4) The terrain of South Ridgefield is beautiful. There are rolling hills and lovely homes set on picturesque properties. It is all residential, very quiet and private.
5) South Ridgefield is an easy commute to Greenwich, Stamford, and White Plains, NY from South Ridgefield.
6) Ridgefield schools are among the best in Connecticut.
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How Ridgefield and Redding are Like This Year’s Super Bowl Winner
January 22nd, 2008 categories: Redding, Ridgefield, Schools, Wilton
You know the scene: every year as the clock winds down on the Super Bowl, the winning players frantically point their fingers skyward yelling “We’re Number 1!”
Well neighbors, get those fingers waving ’cause once again, Ridgefield and Redding are Connecticut’s #1 towns! And Wilton ran a very close 2nd. Our communities consistently offer home buyers some of the best values in Connecticut real estate. Not always the cheapest homes, but these are towns that offer the most of what people are looking for: the best schools, no crime, plenty of leisure and recreation activities, and proximity to great jobs.
Each year Connecticut Magazine conducts its “Number 1 Town” survey. All the Connecticut towns are evaluated on factors that directly affect quality of life: Education, Crime, Economy, Cost of Living and Leisure. The scores are totaled, the towns are ranked, the results are published.
Redding – #1
For towns in the 6,500 – 10,000 size range, Redding tops the list over it’s neighbor Easton. With an emphasis on maintaining open space, strong education and virtually no crime, it’s no surprise that Redding home owners enjoy a tremendously satisfying small-town lifestyle. You can read the survey results here.
Ridgefield – #1
For towns in the 15,000 – 25,000 size range, Ridgefield once again leads and Wilton comes in a strong second. A focus on schools, a vibrant main street with terrific shopping and restaurants and the lowest crime stats in the survey’s history make Ridgefield an unbeatable place to live.
With 2 “Number 1 Towns”, mid-Fairfield County provides an affordable and safe lifestyle rich in education, leisure activities and economic opportunities. This survey certainly helps to better understand why real estate values in the area remain strong.
Being “Number 1″ is good in most everything and real estate is no different. The fact is that everyone likes a winner.
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