East Woods is an independent, co-educational day school serving students in nursery-grade 9. A new pre-nursery program begins September 2008. East Woods’ close-knit environment provides strong and consistent early childhood, elementary and middle school experiences. The school is small by design, enabling teachers to reach every child and facilitate inter-age activities that foster school spirit, confidence, compassion, leadership qualities and mutual respect. The school’s superior faculty understands and celebrates the special characteristics, interests and curiosity of children. Teachers get to know the intellectual, creative, social, physical and emotional qualities of their individual students. They encourage and assist children to stretch their abilities to meet challenges and achieve full potential. Small class sizes and advantageous student-to-teacher ratios encourage hands-on discovery, with team teaching and an exciting multi-disciplinary curriculum. Alumni/ae consistently confirm the lasting value of their East Woods education. Housed in a Georgian brick building, with several additions, East Woods is set on 46 acres of fields and woods. The safe, inviting campus provides a backdrop for a cohesive, disciplined and caring academic environment. East Woods serves students from many local communities including Oyster Bay, Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, Locust Valley, Huntington, Glen Cove and Syosset.