About Cresthill Academy

Decades of Educational Excellence

Since 2010, Cresthill Academy has been Northern New Jersey’s premier early childhood education destination. With seven convenient locations: East Hanover, Harrison, Hoboken, Paramus, and Lyndhurst, we serve families with comprehensive programs from infancy through kindergarten, plus before/after school care and summer camps.

On-Site Enrichment Activities

Our professional partnerships bring dance, sports, music, and art instruction directly to your child during school hours, eliminating weekend class schedules entirely. Children participate in expertly designed 10-12 week programs within small, supportive groups in their classroom environment.

Our approach provides your child with access to quality instruction while preserving precious weekend hours for family bonding, relaxation, and creating lasting memories.

Find a Location

Cresthill Academy serves families in northern New Jersey with multiple convenient locations across East Hanover, Harrison, Hoboken (Uptown, South, and Downtown), Paramus, and Lyndhurst.

Our Difference

Cresthill Academy has redefined what early childhood education can be. We’re not just a daycare, we’re the foundation where tomorrow’s innovators, leaders, and global citizens begin their extraordinary journey.

Ready to join the Cresthill Academy family? Schedule your tour today and discover the progressive difference we've been making since 2010.

The Cresthill Difference

We’re pioneers in early childhood education, combining cutting-edge technology with time-honored teaching methods. Our proprietary EsteamED curriculum, SMART Board interactive learning, and multilingual approach create educational experiences that prepare children not just for kindergarten, but for leadership in tomorrow’s world.

Commitment to Wellness

We believe exceptional education begins with exceptional nutrition. Our organic/GMO-free meal program features freshly prepared meals crafted by our dedicated Cresthill Chef for all children on table food, giving your child the wholesome foundation needed to thrive.

FAQs

Yes, Cresthill Academy offers a variety of enrichment programs such as foreign language instruction, music and movement classes, yoga, and gardening, depending on the location. We also partner with local vendors to bring soccer, dance, karate and more so children can take these classes while at Cresthill Academy and allowing for extra family bonding time on the weekend instead of running to multiple different classes. Additional fees apply for vendor provided classes.

 

Cresthill Academy prioritizes the safety and security of all children and staff. Security measures may include controlled access entry systems, surveillance cameras, regular safety drills, and background checks for all staff members.

We were one of the first schools in New Jersey to install the AirScrubber in all classrooms in addition to localized air purifiers in each classroom.

Cresthill Academy follows a individualized child-centered approach inspired by Developement-Interaction Approach, Waldorf and, Montessori focusing on the individual child’s interests, strengths, and developmental needs in a supportive interactive and hands on environment.

Teachers at Cresthill Academy are highly qualified and experienced early childhood educators with degrees in early childhood education or related fields, as well as CPR and first aid certification.