South Shore's Early Childhood Curriculum is based on the introduction of a variety of concepts through integrated units of study.
Your child will participate in activities relating to these concepts through creative art experiences, literature and reading readiness, science experiments, mathematical discoveries, cooking, dramatic play, creative movement and dance, computers, Spanish, music, and field trips Activities will differ between the three year old, four year old, kindergarten, and first grade students because of the variety of individual and group developmental levels.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Come Join Our Family'
- South Shore's Early Childhood Curriculum is based on the introduction of a variety of concepts through integrated units of study. Your child will participate in activities relating to these concepts through creative art experiences, literature and reading readiness, science experiments, mathematical discoveries, cooking, dramatic play, creative movement and dance, computers, Spanish, music, and field trips Activities will differ between the three year old, four year old, kindergarten, and first grade students because of the variety of individual and group developmental levels.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for South Shore Country Day School?
The application deadline for South Shore Country Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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