History of the School

Like all great institutions, Redwood Day School began with an inspired idea. In 1962 Mrs. Edward Wallis of Piedmont was looking for an alternative to the local public schools. After attending a lecture given by the prominent educator, Mae Carden, Mrs. Wallis decided to create an independent school based on the Carden curriculum. A year later, in 1963, the Mae Carden Center School officially opened its doors at 360 42nd Street in Oakland (the future site of Park Day School). The Mae Carden Center School of 1963 eventually would become the Redwood Day School of today.

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