School Day:
8:50 am or 9:00 am - 2:50 pm or 3:00 pm
Before Care: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
After Care: 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Our philosophy at Van Riper Ellis Christian School focuses on children's intellectual learning and also their social, emotional, cognitive, creative and physical growth. We know that needs of the "whole" child are important. We do this through developmentally appropriate early childhood programs.
The Van Riper Ellis Christian School complies with all applicable provisions of the N.J. Manual of Requirements as well as Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards.
The Van Riper Ellis Christian School is a non-profit ministry of the Van Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church. It is located on the property of the Church in the Educational Building. The school was founded in 1974 with great vision for educating children in a Christ centered atmosphere. VRECS is an integral part of the church's mission to the community.
The Broadway Baptist Church was founded on May 31, 1868, as the Weavertown Mission Sunday School. The Van Riper Ellis Memorial Church began as a Sunday School Class at the home of Mrs. Eleanor Van Riper in 1870.
In 1985, they consolidated, forming the Van Riper Ellis Broadway Baptist Church.