Harford Day School, founded in 1957, is a co-ed, independent PK3 through 8th Grade school located in Bel Air, Maryland. Harford Day is known for a challenging academic program, emphasis on building strong character, and preparation for achievement in top high school programs. The aim of the Harford Day School is to provide disciplined, individualized education by stimulating and fostering the development of each child so that he or she will acquire sound habits of thought and expression and the best traits of personal character. It seeks to encourage respect for hard work and the disposition to do required tasks well by reason of honest effort. Besides thorough training in the essential skills, the program offers each student the opportunity to develop independence, imagination, curiosity, and responsibility.