North Shore Day School

Ages and programs

Reported to Office of Children and Family Services (New York City center-based programs are permitted by NYC DOHMH and published separately; NYC family, group family and school-age programs are OCFS-overseen and included here) by North Shore Day School and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

What New York licensed

The state describes North Shore Day School’s capacity as “41 Toddlers, 109 Preschoolers and 11 School-Aged Children”. Each figure is a ceiling OCFS set, not a count of children enrolled or places free.

Toddler places

41

Preschool places

109

School-age places

11

Program opened

September 1, 2000

Registration through

August 31, 2026

School district

Glen Cove

OCFS region

Long Island Regional Office

Amenities and accessibility

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 30 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

• 5 star30
• 4 star0
• 3 star0
• 2 star0
• 1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  North Shore Day School is by far the happiest place on earth. Both of my boys went to NSDS starting in the 2’s program going all the way through Pre-K. Their time at NSDS will always be a cherished memory of mine. The entire staff are so wonderful, loving, nurturing, charismatic, enthusiastic and so full of life. They made everyday special. When you go to NSDS, you become family and you stay family long after you leave. I cried like a baby when my youngest son graduated. Not only was it the best experience for my boys, it was a blessing and such a gift being able to give our sons the wonderful experience of North Shore Day School❤️

  Stephanie PreussMay 1, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We are so happy with our daughter’s experience at North Shore Day School! She always comes home smiling, clearly having had a wonderful day. It’s amazing to see how much she learns every day, from spelling and counting to developing her social skills. As parents, we love being kept up to date through the app, where we can see what she ate for lunch and enjoy pictures of her throughout the day. The teachers are incredibly caring, treating our daughter like their own. We feel so grateful knowing she is in such a loving and nurturing environment!

  Andrew LMar 14, 2025
• ★★★★★

  We sent our four daughters to North Shore Day School from 2018-2024. I can't recommend this school enough. I immediately fell in love with it on my initial tour - the grounds are beautiful and they are constantly updating the facilities. But more than anything I loved the teachers and staff at NSDS. They are fun, engaging and they care deeply about the children who attend. My kids all had wonderful experiences with their teachers and classmates and I'd send all my kids again if I had to do it all over.

  Kate GoldFeb 28, 2025
• ★★★★★

  I am thrilled to share our wonderful experience at North Shore Day School, where my daughters thrived during their time there! The dedicated staff created a warm and welcoming environment that fostered both learning and fun. The school offered an impressive curriculum that emphasized academic growth alongside creative activities. My daughters came home excited about what they learned each day, from engaging lessons to hands-on projects that sparked their curiosity. The focus on teamwork and collaboration also helped them develop valuable social skills. North Shore Day School truly prioritized education while ensuring that the children had a fantastic time. I highly recommend it as a nurturing and enriching place for kids to grow and learn! Thank you, North Shore, for providing such a positive experience for my daughters!

  Sean TragerFeb 28, 2025
• ★★★★★

  North Shore Day School is a very special place to our family. The teachers and staff are very nurturing and loving, and treated our children like they were their own. Our children learned so much, and made the best of friends while attending NSDS. I couldn't have imagined sending them anywhere else for their first few years of school.

  Jessica RobbinsFeb 14, 2025
• ★★★★★

  North Shore Day School is such a special place! From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel the warmth and kindness that makes it feel like family. The teachers are amazing—so caring, patient, and truly invested in each child’s growth. They make learning fun, engaging, and tailored to each student, creating a space where little ones feel confident and excited to go to school every day. The campus is absolutely beautiful, with plenty of space for kids to run, play, and explore. The small class sizes are a huge plus, allowing for lots of individual attention and a really personal approach to early childhood education. You can tell that every child is truly known and valued, which makes all the difference during these important developmental years. My children absolutely thrived at North Shore Day School. They gained confidence, made wonderful friends, and developed a love for learning that has stayed with them. The care and dedication from the teachers made a lasting impact, and I couldn’t be happier with the foundation this school provided for them!

  Michelle DonofrioFeb 7, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.