The Kinder Club Nest is located on the beautiful campus of Camp Alvernia in Centerport, New York.
The amazing natural surroundings offer a unique learning environment for our Pre-School and Kindergarten Enrichment students.
Our philosophy is that all children deserve a safe and exciting place where they can explore and celebrate the world around them.
This is the centerpiece of the Kinder Club Nest, and why our curriculum is largely based on Science and Nature.
Our School Class Options: AM Class - MTWTF: 9:00 -12:00 Optional Lunch Bunch - MTWTF: 12:00 - 1:00 ($10) PM Class - MTWTF: 12:00 - 3:15 Optional Extended Day - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 3:15 - 4:00 ($10).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,500
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Kinder Club NEST Centerport ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1995
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
L.J. Adler
School Notes
- Our Philosophy
- The Kinder Club Nest is a unique independent school dedicated to optimizing a learning experience that inspires children to live well on the planet. We encourage each child to embrace their whole being and realize their full potential.
- Our school is a wonderful place, where children are celebrated as individuals. Every child should be allowed to develop at their own pace while being challenged academically. At The Nest, we build skills and instill concepts that teach childrenhowto learn. We use an inquiry-based collaborative approach to classroom activities. Children are naturally curious. Our job is to guide them toward discovery.
- Our small setting and class size foster close relationships between students and teachers. This allows us to meet their unique academic and emotional needs wherever they are developmentally. We balance our academic curriculum with a social curriculum. Children are encouraged to take ownership of their learning as they progress through the year. Each child learns responsibility and discovers integrity. We are all citizens of the same planet. Respect and caring are human qualities that should be practiced at all times.
- As our relationships develop with our students,so does our connection grow with their families. It is our intention to collaborate with families for the purpose of creating the optimal school experience through support and reinforcement in the home. Our families mean the world to us!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Kinder Club NEST Centerport cost?
The Kinder Club NEST Centerport's tuition is approximately $5,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Kinder Club NEST Centerport?
The acceptance rate of The Kinder Club NEST Centerport is 80%, which is higher than the national average of 75%.
When is the application deadline for The Kinder Club NEST Centerport?
The application deadline for The Kinder Club NEST Centerport is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Kinder Club NEST Centerport is Daytop Preparatory School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Love Of Learning Montessori (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Love Of Learning Montessori ![Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess]( "Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess")
Montessori School
105 Prospect Rd
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
KinderCare at Huntington ![KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington]( "KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington")
Daycare / Preschool
183 E Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
1014 Fort Salonga Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 871-1766
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 871-1766
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
1025 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
360 Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Daytop Preparatory School
Alternative School
2075 New York Ave
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 351-7112
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 351-7112
5.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
Long Island School For The Gifted ![Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org]( "Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org")
Special Program Emphasis
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd Ste 1
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
5.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11
Gersh Academy
Special Education School
21 Sweet Hollow Rd # 2
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
Huntington, NY 11743
(516) 986-9580
6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Winston Preparatory School Long Island ![Winston Preparatory School Long Island Photo]( "Winston Preparatory School Long Island Photo")
Special Education School
30 Deforest Road
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 779-2400
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 779-2400
6.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony's High School
(Catholic)
275 Wolf Hill Rd
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
Melville, NY 11747
(631) 271-2020
6.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,305 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Love Of Learning Montessori ![Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess]( "Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess")
Montessori School
105 Prospect Rd
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1025 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
360 Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
Huntington Montessori-northshore Learning
Montessori School
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 385-3388
5.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students
Long Island School For The Gifted ![Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org]( "Long Island School For The Gifted Photo - Is your child bored? At LISG, students are accelerated 1-3 years. Email admissions@lisg.org for information and visit lisg.org")
Special Program Emphasis
165 Pidgeon Hill Rd Ste 1
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 423-3557
5.5 miles
Gr: K-9 | 105 students Avg. class size: 16 students Extracurrculars: 11
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Love Of Learning Montessori ![Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess]( "Love Of Learning Montessori Photo - Elementary children in the woods for recess")
Montessori School
105 Prospect Rd
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
Centerport, NY 11721
(631) 629-5599
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
KinderCare at Huntington ![KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington]( "KinderCare at Huntington Photo - KinderCare at Huntington")
Daycare / Preschool
183 E Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 547-8029
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 61 students
The Learning Experience
Daycare / Preschool
1014 Fort Salonga Rd
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 871-1766
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 871-1766
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 87 students
1025 5th Ave
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
East Northport, NY 11731
(631) 261-5130
3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
360 Main St
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 385-3322
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 541 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lawrence Middle School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 295-7000
9369.5 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Lawrence Primary School At #2 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Donahue Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6200
9369.5 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
87 Wanser Ave
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
Inwood, NY 11096
(516) 295-6400
9369.6 miles
Gr: K-2 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 189:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Lawrence Elementary School At Broadway Campus
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Broadway
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
Lawrence, NY 11559
(516) 812-6121
9369.9 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Lawrence Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Reilly Rd
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
(516) 295-8005
9369.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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