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Merrick Woods Country Day School

1075 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY, 11566-0115 -

School Notes Overview:

At Merrick Woods Country Day School, we take into consideration the fact that each child is an individual, with different levels of ability, different potentials, and different background experiences. Basically, each child comes to us with different needs, motivations, and abilities. It is our challenge to meet these needs and create in each of them a positive self image along with the joy of learning. We provide an atmosphere conducive to each child's self expression. We provide potential success experiences that develop each child's self confidence. We do not compare children or their work. We give opportunities to use materials freely in a creative environment. This does not mean that children are to function without direction. We establish broad guidelines that are consistent for them to follow....

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School Overview:

	Merrick Woods Country Day School
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 1
County	Nassau County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	175 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	24%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 150 students
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	n/a
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

At Merrick Woods Country Day School, we take into consideration the fact that each child is an individual, with different levels of ability, different potentials, and different background experiences. Basically, each child comes to us with different needs, motivations, and abilities. It is our challenge to meet these needs and create in each of them a positive self image along with the joy of learning. We provide an atmosphere conducive to each child's self expression. We provide potential success experiences that develop each child's self confidence. We do not compare children or their work. We give opportunities to use materials freely in a creative environment. This does not mean that children are to function without direction. We establish broad guidelines that are consistent for them to follow.
Profile last updated: 03/09/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11566)	School Zip (11566)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	35,606 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	51%	32%
Population Average Age	39 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$87,842	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.3 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	94% / 6%	41% / 59%