Merrick Woods

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.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1956
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Merrick Woods Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Merrick Woods is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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