Clifton Park Nursery School

The Little Red Schoolhouse

Nestled in the heart of Clifton Park, NY, within the charming walls of a historic one-room schoolhouse, lies the Clifton Park Nursery School. This treasured institution has been a beacon of early childhood education since 1960, proudly standing as a non-profit, cooperative preschool.

Our dedicated teacher, Ms. Emily, creates an inviting atmosphere of play-based education where little learners can thrive. Here, children are encouraged to explore, imagine, and cultivate a passion for learning that will last a lifetime.

Save Our School

Winter 2025 Update:

We are so thankful for the generosity of our community for helping to fund the repairs needed to keep our historic one-room schoolhouse in good condition! A structural engineer took a look at the building in the summer of 2024 and we have made several repairs to date, following his recommendations. We have stabilized the foundation by performing pressure grouting, a soil stabilization technique where concrete is pumped into the ground through deep metal tubes. We also removed our existing gutters, replaced and rehung the gutters on the problematic side, and added gutters to the opposite side, to redirect any additional water away from the original stone foundation. Lastly, we are awaiting warmer weather to complete the necessary masonry repair work.

Thank you to Steele Engineering, Grout Tech, and Ballston Lake Gutters for your expertise and assistance! Thank you again to our community, we would not have been able to fund this project without you.

A Quick Recap

The Little Red Schoolhouse, a beloved landmark of our community and a nurturing ground for young minds, is facing a critical challenge. After 164 years, our foundation is in need of urgent repair to prevent further sinking and ensure the long-term safety of our children.

We are reaching out to our community, alumni, and friends to help us preserve this historic building. Your support will enable us to continue providing a unique and enriching educational experience for our little ones.

Every contribution makes a difference. Here’s how you can help:

Times Union Article: Learn more about the history of our school and the current situation by reading the article.
READ THE ARTICLE.

Channel 6 News Report: Discover the efforts to save our school through the report.
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News 10 Report: Get the latest update on the repair needs of our school.
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Donate: Your generous donations will go directly towards the necessary repairs.
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