The River Valley Charter School, 2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950.

Yes, you should pack a lunch that does not require refrigeration.

No snacks are available for purchase at this time.

If at all possible, please let us know in advance, as classes sometimes go outside and/or to other areas of the building for activities. If we know you are coming early, we will be sure to have your child ready and waiting for you. Teachers may not dismiss children from the classroom without notice from the office, so please let front desk staff know if you intend to pick up early.

There are many parking spaces in several lots on the school grounds, and we experience a large volume of traffic very quickly.  Please follow the guidance of parking staff each day when dropping off and picking up.  Thank you. 

Please see our cancellation policy.

Our administrative office is located in a classroom on the second floor.

We recommend leaving the classroom as soon as possible, assuring your child that he/she will have a good time and that you will be returning as soon as the class is over. Our staff is very experienced with these issues and will do everything possible to make your child comfortable. You can wait in the lobby for a short while if you are more comfortable doing so, and we can check to see how your child is adjusting. (If you return to the classroom and he/she sees you, the situation usually worsens.) You can also ask us to call you a little later and let you know what is happening at that point. Please be sure that we will not leave your child in distress for more than a very short time; we will contact you if we feel that things are not improving. Please believe that you are leaving your child with professionals who will respect and nurture him/her in your absence. We take very seriously the trust that you have placed in us.

Our staff of aides includes outstanding middle school, high school, and college students, most of whom have been coming to Kaleidoscope since they were very young. All are exceptional students and very caring and responsible assistants to our teaching staff.