Our Cary campus provides high-quality childcare and education for infants and children up to the age of five.
We have a stellar 5-star rating from the state of North Carolina because of our safe and beautiful campus and our amazing staff of educators who love working with children.
At Cranfield Academy, we go beyond your typical daycare and preschool.
We implement an innovative curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers that focuses on each child's intellectual, social, and physical development.
Each day, children participate in enjoyable activities that stimulate their mind and contribute to positive growth.
Our goal is to instill a love for learning in every child who attends Cranfield Academy.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Average class size: 21 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2022
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Average Class Size
21 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$12,144 - $21,192
School Notes
Programs Offered
- Infants 6 weeks 12 months: Our infant program provides the foundation for future language and social development. In our unique infant room, your child is encouraged to explore. Our infant curriculum includes exposure to classical music and age-appropriate play activities. Beginning with a soft and safe indoor play area and moving to a specially designed shaded outdoor terrace, your infant interacts and discovers the wonders of the world.Individualize schedules are developed for each child based on their own needs.Parents are encouraged to visit at any time. Nursing mothers have a special quiet place to feed their baby.
- Toddlers 12 24 months: Using a variety of educational toys and activities, our toddler teachers encourage your child to learn through hands-on play, to solve problems through experimentation and to begin to develop language skills. Our curriculum incorporates music, story time, rhyming and group time into each day. Through exploration, toddlers learn to become more self-confident in this stage of life.The unique shaded outdoor terrace provides busy toddlers a chance to participate in outdoor activities and use riding toys that develop coordination and encourage sharing.
- Early Preschool 2 3 years: Two year olds have a naturally strong curiosity about the expanding world, so teachers will introduce a wealth of classic children's stories, nursery rhymes and literature during a daily story time. Children begin to experience activities through free choice learning centers, including puzzles, age-appropriate toys, dramatic play, water play, blocks and art. Language skills are enhanced by singing songs and participating in group discussions.Teachers send home daily reports, giving parents the opportunity to follow along with your child's progress.
- Preschool 3 4 years: Our preschool curriculum encourages learning through letters and numbers with a focus on building literacy skills. Our teachers nurture children's cognitive, social-emotional, physical and creative development. Children build confidence through fun, engaging activities while our teachers partner with you to build your child's desire to learn and explore.Our preschool program also introduces your child to the wonders of computers and learning through engaging educational software.
- Transitional Kindergarten 4 5 years: Our pre-kindergarten curriculum further prepares your child for school and future educational success by building literacy, math, science, art and motor skills. The program incorporates award-winning educational software programs and basic Spanish language classes. Social skills are further developed in a daily group sharing and discussion time. Children's confidence and curiosity continue to build through field trips and curriculum-based adventures.
- After School: We are not offering our After School program for the 2021-2022 school year.Cranfield Academy's After School program offers the perfect balance of education and fun following a great day at school. Children ages 5 to 12 can participate in sports, dramatic play, technology, creative arts, games, outdoor play and more.Homework support and additional assistance in specific subject areas are provided at parents' request.Transportation from area schools is provided.
- Summer Camp
- A Wide Range Of Enrichment ProgramsIn The Arts,Athletics, And Other Special Interest Areas
- Monitored building security to maintain a high safety standard
- Comforting, secure environment with quiet places for children to relax
- A 700 sq ft Exploration Room for play and special events
- A gracious playground with meandering tricycle paths, shaded play area and fun water play activities
- Unique infant and toddler suites with lovely shaded outdoor play areas
- A full service, professional kitchen providing healthy, child-friendly meals and snacks that are prepared on site
- Infants: 1:3
- Toddler: 1:6
- 2 Year Old: 1:9
- 3 Years Old: 1:10
- Pre School: 1:13
- Pre K: 1:12
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cranfield Academy - Cary?
The application deadline for Cranfield Academy - Cary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school and preschool is Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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