Holy Cross Pre-School

Holy Cross Pre-School is a daycare in North Plainfield, New Jersey, serving children through a full-day pre-kindergarten program operated under a series of one-year agreements with the North Plainfield School District. The preschool provides a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment, emphasizing daily communication with families, documentation of student progress, and virtual conferences. It offers a research-based curriculum aligned with New Jersey Department of Education standards, using the Creative Curriculum for Preschools to support exploration, discovery, and early skill development. The program has been in operation for over 65 years, expanding to a full school day in 2017 with state funding, and currently operates across three classrooms. With a perfect 5.00 rating and positive reviews, it is recognized as a trusted provider in the community.

The preschool is an extension of the Church of the Holy Cross, which was organized in 1868 and predates the borough of North Plainfield. The church has long supported community education, including the founding of Memorial Hall in 1876 as a school for underprivileged children. Holy Cross Pre-School continues this legacy by offering a high-quality early education program designed to build school readiness and long-term academic success. The program is fully integrated with the district’s goals and curriculum, while the preschool manages staffing, facilities, and daily operations. Families are engaged through consistent communication and access to learning resources, fostering strong home-school partnerships.

Located at 40 Mercer Avenue, the preschool sits just a short distance from several key local landmarks. It is about a third of a mile from the North Plainfield Municipal Building and the North Plainfield Branch Library, both within a 363-meter walk. The school is also near Somerset Street, the Green Brook, and adjacent to Growing Tree Preschool and Kings Daughters Day School, all within a 0.3-mile radius.

With a flawless 5.00 rating and a long-standing commitment to quality early education, Holy Cross Pre-School is a cornerstone of North Plainfield’s educational community, known for its nurturing environment, strong family engagement, and consistent academic standards. It stands as a vital part of the city’s early childhood development landscape.