*Remember to check out the annual preschool fair at the Parent Resource Center.
Buckley Country Day School
516.627.1910 | www.buckleycountryday.com
A private elementary school that also offers a premier nursery program and preschool on a beautiful campus. Most akin to NYC preschools (and with a price tags to match).
Child’s World
www.childsworldns.org | 516.883.4141
A non-religious, non-profit parent cooperative that provides programs for kids 2-4+. Parents have described Childs World as a “play-based” nursery school with a “caring and attentive” staff and “huge” playground. As a co-op, parents are expected to take an active and involved role.
Community Synagogue
www.commsyn.org | 516.883.3144
Community Synagogue receives rave reviews from many Port parents for their 3’s and 4’s programs. There is a focus on hands-on learning, socialization, and Jewish culture.
Congregational Church Nursery School
516.883.3144
Friends Together
www.friendstogethernursery.com | 516.767.7020
Programs for 1.9 years to 4+ years, parents describe teachers as “warm and caring”.
Gan Shalom
www.rsns.org/gan-shalom-nursery-school/ | 516.627.0257
For ages 2-4+, their programs have been described as “small, warm, caring, and nurturing”. Jewish activities are integrated into the program through stories, music, art, cooking, and Shabbat and holiday celebrations.
Growing Tree
www.growingtreenurseryschool.com | 516.621.9009
Family owned and operated, the Growing Tree provides Toddler, Pre-School, and Pre-K programs for children ages 2–5 with an idyllic setting situated on the Roslyn pond. They have a lot of flexibility and also offer lunch bunch and after school enrichment activities and open play.
*Happy Montessori
www.happymontessori.com | 516.883.1131
Incredibly warm, fuzzy and fun, yet structured and academic, Happy Montessori is a family run school that is influenced by the Montessori philosophy. Mrs Sethi (founder) and Dr Sethi (Director) are full of warmth and thoughtful guidance. HM also offers door-to-door bus transportation and after school partnership programs. For kids 2.8 – 6 years and includes an accredited kindergarten program.
*My Spectrum School
www.myspectrumschool.com| 516.883.8036
Based on Harvard University’s Project Spectrum, My Spectrum School’s philosophy is to identify children’s areas of strength and uses this as the basis for a highly individualized and hands-on STEAM-centric educational program. Students are encouraged to discover new concepts and ideas and develop necessary skills for success in a safe and nurturing environment.
PWMama Tip: Kids go crazy for “Science Jason”. Often dressed in a lab coat, Jason is like a real life Bill Nye the Science Guy.
Pierce Country Day School
516.621.2211 | www.piercecountrydayschool.com
Amazing campus, classrooms, and facilities – Pierce offers programs for 2’s, 3’s and pre-K all offering a 5-day-per-week program. Bus transportation is available for nearby districts (Port, Roslyn, and Manhasset included).
Roslyn Trinity Co-op
www.roslyntinityco-op.org | 516.621.3380
A non-religious and non-profit parent cooperative nursery school that offers programs for 2 years to 4+ years. Teachers are described as “warm and compassionate”. As a co-op, parents are expected to take an active and involved role.
St Peter of Alcantara
1327 Port Washington Boulevard, Port Washington, New York
www.stpeterofalcantara.org | 516.883.6675
Offering programs for children ages 2-4+, one mom described the teachers as a “big hug”.
Temple Beth Israel
www.tbiport.com | 516.767.1708
Programs for children ages 2-4+. Parents have described the program as “community oriented” and the teachers, who all have advanced degrees, as “well trained, creative and fantastic” with a focus on nature and arts.