Programs for Toddlers, Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Other Services in Toms River, NJ

Toms River Nursery School is based in Toms River, NJ. All of our teachers are certified by the state of New Jersey and are committed to excellence in the field of early childhood learning. Each teacher has an assistant, making our adult/child ratio about ten to one. Our entire staff is required to meet a minimum number of professional development hours each year, furthering their knowledge in areas like child development, nutrition, classroom management and many other areas.

We invite you to call us at (732) 349-4939 to schedule a tour of our facilities Toms River Nursery School located at 1404 Old Freehold Road in Toms River. We look forward to meeting you and your child soon!

Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will begin for the general public Monday, February 5, 2024. This process will be done in person- stop by after 9:30 am and we will give you all the necessary registration materials. This process will be done on a first-come-first-serve basis.  Registration can also be completed online from your computer or smart device, beginning Tuesday February 6th at 9:30am. 

 

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Toddler Program

The Toms River Nursery School Toddler Program is designed for children who are two by April 1, 2024. The program fosters social, emotional, intellectual and physical development through play and exploration. Children are exposed to floors, numbers, letters, shapes, as well as fine and gross motor skills in a very relaxed manner. Children will be encouraged to interact with peers as well as work on open-ended projects that focus on abstract thinking, vocabulary development and empathy toward others.

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Class Days Times Cost
5 Half Days- AM Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am $480.00
5 Half Days- PM Monday - Friday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm $480.00
3 Half Days- AM Choose 3 days 9:00 am to 11:30 am $400.00
3 Half Days- PM Choose 3 days 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm $400.00
3 Full Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $730.00
5 Full Days Monday- Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $780

Nursery Program

The nursery program is designed for children who will be age three on or before October 1st. The nursery program is designed to foster social, emotional, physical and intellectual development though play. Children are exposed to colors, shapes, numbers and various readiness activates as well as the development of fine and gross motor skills in a very relaxed manner. This program is offered in two, three or five half days, or in three or five full days.

Class Days Times Cost
5 Half Days- AM Monday- Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am $440
5 Half Days- PM Monday- Friday 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm $440
3 Full Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $680
5 Full Days Monday- Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $720

Part Time Nursery and Pre-K Program Three and Four Year Old Mixed Age Class

Please note that the Toms River Nursery School Part Time Nursery/Pre-K Program is designed to deliver curriculum to children based on their age.  Four-Year-Olds will receive the Toms River Nursery School Pre-K Curriculum and three-year-olds will receive the Toms River Nursery School Nursery Curriculum.  Teachers will differentiate for children based on age and developmentally appropriate practices.

Class Days Times Cost
2 Day AM (3 year-olds) Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am $285
3 Day AM (3 year-olds) Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:30 am $360
5 Day AM (4 year-olds) Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am $440

Pre-Kindergarten

The Toms River Nursery School pre-kindergarten program is designed for children who will be four on or before October 1st. The program is designed to help prepare children for their kindergarten year. Readiness skills are addressed, but as in our nursery program, learning is initiated through play. The children are exposed to many learning activities throughout the day including work with colors, shapes, numbers, alphabet and name recognition. Children work at their own pace, enjoying many developmentally appropriate activities. The pre-kindergarten program uses the Everyday Math and Handwriting Without Tears series as part of the curriculum. This program is offered five mornings or afternoons, three afternoons, or five full days.

Class Days Times Cost
3 Full Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $680
5 Full Days Monday- Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $730

Kindergarten Program

Class Days Times Cost
5 Full Days Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm $760

Additional Programs

In addition to our academic programs, Toms River Nursery School also offers before and after school childcare. Our building is open from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm; childcare services cost $8.50 per hour.

Class Days Times Cost
Before and After School Child Care Services Monday-Friday Morning 7:00 am to 8:45 am $8.50 per hour *note Hours totaled and billed separately from tuition a the end of the month. Only charged for hours used. Flexible usage.
TRNS After School Learning Academy Tuesdays 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm $99 per month *Note After school program offered to 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Program is discovery based and uses STEAM, Literacy, Art and group work to delve into specific topics. Registration happens monthly.