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Calico Cat Nursery School

90 Leonardine Avenue, South River, NJ 088825.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
54
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$309

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About Calico Cat Nursery School

Calico Cat Nursery School is a licensed child care center in South River, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 54 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campFaith-basedMeals provided

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Children Ages 2 to 6 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
54 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday thru Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children Ages 2 to 6 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Holy Trinity Episcopal Church)
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum
EnrichmentSpanish ASL, KidzFitness
StaffNJ State Licensed, CPR & First Aid Certified
Daily lifeMeals provided; Parents pack food; Snacks provided
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpoles by Teaching Strategies)
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity54 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Calico Cat Nursery School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Middlesex County has a median price of $309 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Middlesex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$314
Home daycare$204

Toddler

Center$309
Home daycare$207

Preschool

Center$309
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$146
Home daycare$173

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Calico Cat Nursery School

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
54 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#12CAL0001
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Calico Cat Nursery School

Is Calico Cat Nursery School licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Calico Cat Nursery School have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Calico Cat Nursery School care for?

54, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Calico Cat Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Calico Cat Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (732) 254-2276 to ask.

What is Calico Cat Nursery School's phone number?

(732) 254-2276.

Where is Calico Cat Nursery School?

90 Leonardine Avenue, South River, NJ 08882. The nearest other daycare we list is Acelero Learning at South River Early Learning Center, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).