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Big Chiff Nursery School & Camp

2427 N Jerusalem Rd East Meadow, NY 11554

Tel: (516) 781-3900

www.bigchiefschoolandcamp.com

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 125 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 125 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Big Chiff Nursery School & Camp
Pre-K	100
Kind	25

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Year Founded

1954

School Calendar

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Campus Size

3 acres

Student Body

Total Students

125 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Big Chief is large enough to offer its campers a variety of activities, yet small enough to offer each child the individual attention that you, as parents, are looking for.
At Big Chief, we never economize on the well being and happiness of our campers; your child is our main concern.
We are a family-owned and operated camp and take a special interest in each and every child that comes into our care.
Big Chief has been serving the surrounding area since 1954.
Our excellent staff, fine program, modern facilities and dedication to children have earned us our fine reputation.

Big Chief is large enough to offer its campers a variety of activities, yet small enough to offer each child the individual attention that you, as parents, are looking for.
At Big Chief, we never economize on the well being and happiness of our campers; your child is our main concern.
We are a family-owned and operated camp and take a special interest in each and every child that comes into our care.
Big Chief has been serving the surrounding area since 1954.
Our excellent staff, fine program, modern facilities and dedication to children have earned us our fine reputation.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Big Chiff Nursery School & Camp is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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