About Us

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Our goal is to provide each child with a meaningful educational experience that gives each child many and varied opportunities to explore and discover his/her world and develop into a self-confident thinker, do-er and problem solver. The preschool creates a friendly, social atmosphere, where each child's feeling of self-respect is nurtured and developed, as well as respect and consideration for others.

We are fortunate to have skilled, experienced, caring teachers with many years in the teaching profession and long tenures at our preschool. Their backgrounds include degrees, both bachelors and masters, in education. Many have raised children of their own and bring a wealth of practical experience to the job. As a result, families of preschoolers can be confident that their children are in good hands.

• 2's classes (2, 3, 4 & 5-day options): 1 teacher, 1 teacher assistant, 1 student teacher – up to 10 children who will be 2 by December 1 of that school year
• 3's classes (3-day & 5-day options): 1 teacher, 1 or 2 teacher assistants – up to 15 children who will be 3 by December 1 of that school year
• Pre-K (4's) (4-day & 5-day options): 1 teacher, 1 teacher assistant, 1 student teacher – up to 16 children who will be 4 by December 1 of that school year

(All classes are morning classes with separation programs, paying special attention to separation anxiety.)

School Year Tuition (Sept. to June): 

• 2-day 2's class (MTh or TuF, 9 am – 11:45 am): $1690
• 3-day 2's class: $2490; 4-day 2's class: $3190; 5-day 2's class: $3990 (9am - 11:45 am)
• 3-day 3's class (MWF, 9:30 am - 12:15 pm): $2490
• 5-day 3's class (MTuWThF, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm): $3990
• 4-day Pre-K class (MTuWF, 9:15 am – 12 noon):  $3190
• 5-day Pre-K class (MTuWThF, 9:15 am - 12 noon): $3990

Oyster Bay (CO-OP) Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, or family configuration.

• 42-year history of early readers and high achievers
• Excellent Teacher:Child Ratios
  Children reach their individual potential with teacher time and attention.
• Developmentally Appropriate Programs
  Promoting self-identity, self-reliance, language development, social skills and social thinking, fine and large motor skills, mastery of basic classroom conduct and routines (such as sharing, taking turns, following directions and working in a group,) kindergarten readiness skills based on NYS standards. We are keenly aware of the skills needed for making a successful transition to kindergarten. Our teachers are flexible and creative as they constantly strive to make learning fun and relevant to the children's lives.
• Dynamic Child-Centered Curriculum
  Featuring STEAM, imaginative play, arts & crafts, circle time, show and tell, fingerplays, cooking, science, social studies, critical thinking and reasoning, manipulatives & math, reading comprehension, pre-writing and writing skills, theme days, music, creative movement, plays, educational field trips, and more. We employ a professional creative movement/music consultant, who works with the children two to three times a month. Our curriculum is designed with the realization that preschoolers learn best through play and that many hands-on experiences are necessary before children are ready for symbols (letters and numbers.) We also offer children the opportunities to learn in different ways – auditory, visual and kinesthetic.
• Spacious, bright classrooms and large indoor gym used daily rain or shine
  We provide the atmosphere for safe play in a pleasant and clean environment, and we provide the toys and educational materials for creativity and imagination to flourish. Your child experiences intellectual, social and emotional growth and physical well being.
• Affordable tuition rates, supplemented by two mandatory fundraisers during the school year: the Oyster Festival in October and an annual Spring fundraiser, where every family is asked to participate by working a shift at each event. We also have payment plans to fit your budget.
• Parental helping hands to aid in the running of our preschool, such as phone caller, graduation ceremony chairperson, party organizer, laundry assistant for smocks and towels, photographer to capture special events, and so on.
• No requirement for parental participation in the classroom
  Parents are welcome to visit our classrooms at any time. We especially enjoy celebrating your child's birthday and making it a special day in class for you and your child. You may provide cupcakes (no chocolate please,) 100% juice and paper goods for the entire class that day. For your convenience, each class posts a monthly calendar on the bulletin board, where you may sign up to visit.
• No toilet training requirement
• Sensitivity toward separation issues
• The Pre-K (4's) class and the Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay participate in a successful intergenerational program once or twice a month. We plan activities together that are mutually beneficial and lots of fun.

Oyster Bay (Cooperative) Preschool is an equal opportunity employer and provider.