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The Community House School

15 Borage Pl Forest Hills, NY 11375

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool
  • Enrollment: 60 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1933
School Calendar
School Motto
Serving the Community for over 80 years!

Student Body

Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • The Community House Early Childhood Center provides an environment for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years which is safe, friendly and nurturing.
  • The program encourages the development of the total child and focuses on children as individuals, allowing them to grow and develop at their own pace.
  • The program emphasizes learning through play, realizing the importance of discovery, creativity and exploration.
  • Working in partnership with parents, the Center operates as an extension of the family and child rearing becomes a collaborative endeavor.
  • The Early Childhood Center has an active learning environment that will foster your child's development in the skills and relationships that will enhance the rest of his or her life.
  • The ECC offers very low student-teacher ratios in all rooms, providing more one-on-one interaction.
  • Healthy snacks as well as breakfast and lunch are provided five days a week.
  • Music, Spanish and a computer program are offered weekly.
  • There are two private playgrounds that allow the children to either ride bikes or play on soft, shredded turf, in a sandbox or on climbers.
  • The Community House Early Childhood Center provides an environment for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years which is safe, friendly and nurturing.
  • The program encourages the development of the total child and focuses on children as individuals, allowing them to grow and develop at their own pace.
  • The program emphasizes learning through play, realizing the importance of discovery, creativity and exploration.
  • Working in partnership with parents, the Center operates as an extension of the family and child rearing becomes a collaborative endeavor.
  • The Early Childhood Center has an active learning environment that will foster your child's development in the skills and relationships that will enhance the rest of his or her life.
  • The ECC offers very low student-teacher ratios in all rooms, providing more one-on-one interaction.
  • Healthy snacks as well as breakfast and lunch are provided five days a week.
  • Music, Spanish and a computer program are offered weekly.
  • There are two private playgrounds that allow the children to either ride bikes or play on soft, shredded turf, in a sandbox or on climbers.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Community House School often compared to?
The Community House School is often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hills Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Community House School?
The application deadline for The Community House School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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