Choosing the right daycare is a big decision. An in-person tour gives you the opportunity to see our classrooms, meet our teachers, and learn more about what makes Cresthill Academy a warm, engaging place for children to grow and learn.
Fully licensed with daily safety procedures and secure classrooms.
Caring educators with experience in early childhood development.
Trusted by families in the community year after year.
We’ll greet you at the front, walk you through our safety procedures, and help you feel comfortable right away.
See our learning spaces, daily routines, and play areas in action.
Meet our center director and, when available, the teachers your child would learn with.
Learn about tuition, availability, and how to enroll if Cresthill feels like the right fit.
Our campus on South 3rd Street is easy to reach from across the area, with the Harrison PATH station, Penn Station Newark, and Newark Airport all close by. We open at 7:30 in the morning, which lines up well with the train if you’re heading into Newark, Jersey City, or Manhattan. Families come to us from Harrison, Newark, and Kearny, drawn to a campus that pairs structured early learning with the warmth of a neighborhood center.
Harrison is our Montessori-inspired campus, where the classroom is built around your child rather than the other way around. Low, child-sized shelves put the materials within easy reach, so even little ones can choose their own work, settle into it, and feel the quiet pride of doing something themselves. Teachers guide gently rather than direct, following each child’s curiosity and letting independence, focus, and early literacy grow at their own pace. It’s the hands-on Montessori approach layered on top of our EsteamED curriculum, so children get both the freedom to explore and a rich foundation for whatever comes next.
Leaving your baby or toddler in someone else’s care for the first time is hard. We understand that, and we never take that trust for granted. From the very first morning, your child is looked after by the same familiar teachers in a warm, comfortable room. They learn your child’s cues, the songs that settle them, and the way they like to be held when they’re tired.
Many of the children here started with us as babies and have grown up in these classrooms. The bonds and routines they build as infants and toddlers carry right into preschool and Pre-K, so there’s no jarring change and no starting over. Along the way, they pick up Spanish and American Sign Language through everyday songs and play, building communication in a way that feels natural during these early years.
Outdoor space is rare for a childcare center in Harrison, and we’re one of the few with a private outdoor playground of our own, so the children get fresh air and active, on-site play in a secure space. The meals we serve are organic, non-GMO, and freshly prepared, our classrooms are secure with controlled entry, and we share photos and updates throughout the day. Even on a busy workday, you won’t miss the little moments: a first step, a new friend, a proud smile across the room.
Come see it for yourself. Take a look at our Harrison location page, or schedule a visit below. We’d love to show you around and answer every question you have, big or small.
We’ll follow up within one business day to confirm availability. No obligation to enroll.
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Prefer to speak with someone first?
(862) 212-3505 or visit us in Harrison.
777 South 3rd Street, Harrison, NJ 07029
