Philosophy Day School provides students with a rigorous classical education incorporating knowledge and approaches to life from Eastern and Western civilizations. The School’s curriculum integrates academics, arts and physical education, while the philosophy of educating “the whole child” places emphasis on character development and a lifelong love for the pursuit of wisdom. The Early Childhood Program is a half-day program, with Nursery and Pre-K morning and afternoon sessions. The program incorporates NAEYC Best Practices, emphasizing learning through play. The daily student-teacher ratio of 7:1 enables students to explore their interests, gain appropriate social skills and develop a love of learning. Philosophy Day’s innovative curriculum develops with the child, allowing a seamless transition from Pre-K into the Elementary Program (k-5). Here the School builds upon literacy and mathematics skills as a basis for learning. The enviable student-teacher ratio guides students to articulate their ideas and to confidently question and explore their subjects and the world around them. With the School’s proximity to Central Park and Museum Mile, neighborhood resources enhance the curriculum in an age-appropriate manner. The After School Program, based upon parental demand, includes activities that introduce students to a breadth of multicultural activities. Inquiries are now being accepted and are available at PDS’s Web site.