Calico Cat Nursery School

Calico Cat Preschool offers a variety of full-time and part-time programs for both Preschool and Pre-K.

We serve children from South River, East Brunswick, Old Bridge, Parlin, Sayreville, Spotswood, and the surrounding areas in Middlesex County.

As educators we believe that every child can succeed and reach one’s highest potential in a comfortable, safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. Every child is unique and can learn when provided learning-rich setting and is guided through age-appropriate activities that are based on personal abilities, interests, specific needs and individual learning style.

Our dedicated and experienced staff is trained to identify individual needs and interests of their students through daily observations and assessment tools. They plan and implement the most effective learning activities to promote the growth of every child in all aspects: intellectual, social, emotional, physical, creative and spiritual development.

Young children learn about the world through direct exploration and hands-on discovery. They understand new concepts best if those concepts are meaningful, and can be related to everyday experiences and interests of the young learners. Calico Cat teachers select weekly themes and lead the class through various activities related to the theme, providing many opportunities for imaginative play, sensory play, socializing, active exploration, investigation, problem solving and skill practice.

We understand the importance of family as their child’s first and most influential teacher. We communicate with parents and work collaboratively with all families to get to know their children better and to suit all of their needs and expectations. We welcome parents’ involvement in school’s functions and value their feedback. We foster a close partnership with families, local volunteers and community helpers in creating a highly effective teaching and learning environment.