Best Daycare & Preschool in Harrison NJ

77 South 3rd St
Harrison, NJ 07029

Welcome to Cresthill Academy - Harrison Montessori

Exceptional Early Education ™

Located in Harrison, Cresthill Academy serves families throughout Hudson County, including Harrison, Newark, and Kearny. Our location offers exceptional convenience for families working in the growing business district and provides easy access to major transportation hubs, including Newark Airport and Penn Station Newark. Set in a thriving community with excellent connectivity, we bring Cresthill’s renowned educational excellence to families seeking premium early childhood education in Hudson County.

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What Makes Us Unique

Rejoining the Cresthill family in Fall 2025, Cresthill Academy Harrison combines the child-centered approach of Montessori-inspired classrooms (featuring hands-on learning, child-sized furniture, and teacher-guided autonomy) with the rare advantage of being one of the only childcare centers in Harrison with a private outdoor playground. Our organic or GMO-free meals support busy working families who want premium nutrition without the hassle, while our unique educational approach nurtures independent, confident learners ready for future academic success.

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Montessori-Inspired Excellence

At Cresthill Academy Harrison, we honor your child’s natural curiosity through authentic Montessori-inspired learning that puts them at the center of their own educational journey. Our carefully prepared environment features child-sized furniture, hands-on materials, and teacher-guided autonomy that allows each child to explore, discover, and master concepts at their own pace.

While other schools direct learning from the outside, we cultivate it from within: self-motivated learners who make independent choices, confident problem-solvers who learn through meaningful work, and naturally collaborative children who respect both themselves and their community. Here, your child doesn’t just follow their interests; they develop the independence and love of learning that will serve them for life.