Christ Church Day School

Christ Church Day School’s teaching philosophy is child-centered and developmentally based, emphasizing the whole child across emotional, social, physical, cognitive, and artistic growth. Teachers create responsive classroom environments with open-ended play, thoughtfully structured days, and materials that encourage discovery, invention, creativity, and learning, while partnering closely with parents to understand and support each child.

Christ Church Day School is accepting applications for the 2027-2028 school year through its online Apply Now portal; the application requires a $75 non-refundable fee, payable by credit/debit card or electronic check, plus a family photo. (ccdsnyc.org) The admissions process has two stated steps after submitting the application: an in-person family visit with the applicant child and a separate Open House for parents to meet faculty and tour the school. (ccdsnyc.org) For regular notification, 2027-2028 applications completed by January 8, 2027 will receive decisions no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on February 25, 2027, with replies due by 12:00 noon on March 4, 2027. (ccdsnyc.org) Priority/early-notification categories are siblings, legacies, and children of Christ Church United Methodist members; church members must have been active for one year before submitting the application, and eligible families must apply by November 13, 2026 for notification no earlier than 12:00 noon on December 9, 2026, with replies due December 16, 2026. (ccdsnyc.org) The school’s admissions page does not describe a waitlist policy; families are directed to contact admissions by phone or email with questions. (ccdsnyc.org)