At Cresthill Academy, we believe children are naturally creative, curious, and full of big ideas, and entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful ways to nurture those strengths from an early age. When children learn to plan, create, solve problems, and collaborate, they’re building skills that last well beyond preschool. Across our Hoboken, East Hanover, Harrison, Lyndhurst, and Paramus campuses, teachers use playful and developmentally appropriate activities to help childr

At Cresthill Academy , we believe that every small moment in a child’s day can lead to big milestones. When children build independence when learning to eat on their own, wash their hands, or clean up after playtime , they’re doing more than simple tasks — they’re building responsibility, coordination, and confidence that will last a lifetime. 💛 🧼 Independence Starts with Everyday Routines Children love to do things “by myself!” — and we love to see it. These moments of ind

Sparking Curiosity at Cresthill Academy: How Wonder Leads to Lifelong Learning

At Cresthill Academy , kindness in early education isn’t just something we teach — it’s something we model, notice, and celebrate every single day. 🌟 From helping a classmate clean up after playtime to offering a hand when a puzzle gets tricky, these little moments of care are at the heart of what makes our classrooms so special. In the video, you’ll see one of our teachers highlight a moment that happens often across our six North Jersey locations  - in Hoboken, East Hanove

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