Mission & philosophy
Red Hook Playgroup provides a rich, progressive, community-based early education for children between the ages of 2 and 5. We believe that all children have the desire, ability, and motivation to learn, and we seek to nurture these natural impulses by providing a beautiful, supportive, and stimulating environment to encourage all the young minds in our care.
RHP believes preschool education is an investment in the community, and we hope to encourage that sensibility in each of our students. To this end, RHP fosters an environment of collaborative exploration, investigation, and discovery where children are encouraged to think critically and creatively, to respect and support their peers, and to empathize with and learn from each member of their community.
Learn more about our preschool program and unique curriculum.
Values
We believe that:
Early childhood classrooms should reflect the unique minds and abilities of each of the students while taking into account the interests of the group as a whole.
The best learning occurs when teachers become partners with kids as they investigate and question their world.
Beautiful, inclusive environments are conducive to learning and creativity.
Providing a foundation of critical thinking and creative problem-solving prepares children for successful futures in school and beyond.
Dedicated teachers and families create a community that elevates the work of the child.
History
RHP was founded in 2007 by a group of Red Hook and Columbia Street Waterfront parents who identified a need for a high quality, progressive, affordable preschool in their neighborhood. The goal was to develop a community-based preschool where children would be challenged and cared for in a loving, supportive, and creative environment. We are happy to see the goal of our founding families realized, and look forward to continuing to serve our community for years to come.