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Grace Early Childhood Center

23 Cedar Shore Dr
Massapequa, NY 11758

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Tel: (516) 798-1122

www.gracedayschool.org

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Grace Early Childhood Center Photo #2 - Early Childhood Center's outdoor playground.

Grace Early Childhood Center Photo #3 - Camp Week

Grace Early Childhood Center Photo #4 - Mrs. G with her pre-k students

Grace Early Childhood Center Photo #5 - Daycare Room

Two's Program. Nursery. Prekindergarten. Above and Beyond Full Time Program available 6 weeks through preschool age.

Before and After School Program. Summer Camp. NYSOCFS Licensed

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 85 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Grace Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Year Founded

1955

Student Body

Total Students

85 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 39%

Academics and Faculty

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

95%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Rev. Walter V. Hillebrand

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Our development and learning atmosphere is a place where children thrive. Licensed daycare now available for six weeks and up. Two's Club. Nursery & Pre-k. Before and After School hours. Summer camp. We emphasize self confidence, independence, socialization and problem solving in our young students. Enriched programs include art, music, Spanish and American Sign language.Our campus is located in the beautiful Harbour Green section of Massapequa. Our campus offers an outdoor playground, athletic field and indoor gym.outdoor playground, athletic field and indoor gym. A very experienced faculty and staff guide each child through the learning process. Allow Grace to help you lay the foundation for your child's education.

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The application deadline for Grace Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 85 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Nassau County, NY is $21,802 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nassau County, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).