A beacon of light for over 70 years

We provide quality, play-based education for ages 2-5 on our beautiful one-acre property.

Location
50 Cherry Valley Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530

Contact
office@gcns.org
516-481-7765

  • The Solar System!

    "Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning." – Fred Rogers

    Our PreK Students learn about the solar system and practice planetary alignments!

  • Transition Kindergarten

    GCNS has a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) class designed for children who would benefit from an extra year of growth before kindergarten. Our TK class provides a nurturing environment to support early learning and develop kindergarten readiness.

    Our TK class is also appropriate for students who have completed UPK and need an extra year or for those older UPK students who would benefit from a small class and more individualized learning.

    Visit our TK page to learn more info or email office@gcns.org to schedule a visit.

  • Registration 2026-2027

    Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year - there are a few spots left in our PreK and TK programs. We are in summer sessions, reach out to the office to schedule any tours.

    SUMMER SESSIONS! All summer sessions are wait-list only. Just check in as schedules still change and spots may open up. See our Summer page for more info.