At Bright Star, your child discovers him/herself and the joys of learning in a happy, secure and totally non-competitive atmosphere.
We encourage creativity and curiosity. As the children begin to explore the mysteries of the big, beautiful world around them, an excitement is created which is the foundation of learning.
We believe in letting each child work individually, at his or her own pace.
Individualized attention is given to those who have special needs.
The emphasis is on understanding. Our method is: let the child show you, so you know he/she knows.
We truly live by our motto: "every child is a Bright Star on the horizon of tomorrow." The most important part of our program is guiding each child in building a solid foundation of self-esteem and confidence, from this, other good things will naturally flow: healthy personal traits such as independence, responsibility and maturity, good social habits such as friendliness, kindness, cooperation and communication.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Bright Star Country Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Student Body
Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- At Bright Star, your child discovers him/herself and the joys of learning in a happy, secure and totally non-competitive atmosphere. We encourage creativity and curiosity. As the children begin to explore the mysteries of the big, beautiful world around them, an excitement is created which is the foundation of learning. We believe in letting each child work individually, at his or her own pace. Individualized attention is given to those who have special needs. The emphasis is on understanding. Our method is: let the child show you, so you know he/she knows. We truly live by our motto: "every child is a Bright Star on the horizon of tomorrow." The most important part of our program is guiding each child in building a solid foundation of self-esteem and confidence, from this, other good things will naturally flow: healthy personal traits such as independence, responsibility and maturity, good social habits such as friendliness, kindness, cooperation and communication.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bright Star Country Day School?
The application deadline for Bright Star Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Bright Star Country Day School is Woodward Childrens Center (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Christopher Continuation School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Little Minds Montessori House Of Children (0.7 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
225 Cambridge Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
Garden City, NY 11530
(516) 742-3434
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 300 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
2 I U Willets Road
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 472-2723
Roslyn, NY 11576
(516) 472-2723
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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