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 Stats (2024)
- 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
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.: 13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
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 79%.
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).
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