Hillcrest Academy is located in a residential area in Bayville, NJ on an almost 2 acre plot with one of the best facilities of the larger Early Childhood Centers. We have dedicated age appropriate play areas with some of the most modern amenities in the Ocean County area. Located approximately 500 feet from Route 9, we provide the safety and serenity for a child to learn, play and grow. Hillcrest Academy; formerly Hilltop Nursery School, is nestled in a wooded area, has been a fundamental influence in the Berkeley community for over 20 years. In touch with the newest educational concepts introduced in the elementary schools, we are dedicated to training our teachers using materials such as those offered by NAEYC (National Organization for the Education of Young Children) and the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards for our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students. Hillcrest Academy is a family owned and operated Childcare/Early Educational Center dedicated to providing high quality child care and cutting edge instruction for all it's early learners. The Owner/Director is the on site director 5 days a week, and there are two on site Assistant Directors.