Community Day School (Sarasota, Florida)
Education Administration ProgramsFlorida, United States11-50 Employees
Community Day School, based in Sarasota, Florida, operates as an independent school serving preschool through eighth grade. It applies a Reggio Emilia-inspired pedagogy that emphasizes small class sizes and project-based, hands-on learning. Founded in 1974, the school emphasizes a highly personalized and academically accelerated program designed to prepare students for competitive college-preparatory high schools and colleges. Its mission centers on nurturing integrity and academic excellence in children of all faiths who are encouraged to contribute to the world. The school serves families seeking a pluralistic, faith-inclusive education for early childhood through middle school and has been among Florida's faster-growing independent schools. Recent governance updates in 2023 included the appointment of Barbara O'Brien as K-4 interim director and the formation of the 2023-2024 board of trustees.