"The real worth of a school is to be measured by the spirit that pervades it. And this spirit depends in large part on the individuals who serve it."

-Marion Erdman

Chatham Day School is a young institution with a remarkable story. In its first decade, it has grown from a few dozen students in leased quarters to a 15-acre campus that houses students from preschool through eighth grade. The journey from leased space to a state-of-the-art facility in such a short time is a testament to the academic and social value CDS brings to its students and their families, and to central New Jersey's independent school network.

CDS is a school that profoundly touches the people who pass through it. Spirit and warmth pervade the atmosphere, music fills the halls, and there is evidence on every wall that this is a place for children. Our faculty and staff create a respect-filled and nurturing environment designed to foster self-awareness and a fascination for learning. Teachers inspire the pursuit of individual interests and peer collaboration. We value intellectual thought, creativity, diversity, and kindness. We are parents, children, and teachers united as a community of learners.

Every year we welcome new families to join us in this amazing journey. We invite to visit and discover Chatham Day School for yourself.

~ Dr. Pamela Fiander, Head of School