About our Morrisville Community

Cranfield Academy in Morrisville is a highly-regarded early childhood education center with programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Morrisville families know our school for our fantastic childcare and education programs. Each of our programs are focused on promoting positive growth and development in every child.

Our staff is composed of an experienced team of dedicated early childhood educators who are passionate about children’s education. At Cranfield Academy in Morrisville, children learn how exciting an education can be!

Morrisville, NC located outside of Raleigh

Morrisville is a town of about 30,000 people located approximately 20 miles west of Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina. Morrisville’s laid back lifestyle and proximity to big city living has made it a popular choice for young families to live.

Morrisville is home to several family-friendly attractions, including Lake Crabtree County Park, which boasts a 520-acre lake, fishing piers, playgrounds, picnic facilities, and numerous trails for hiking and biking. Open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset, Lake Crabtree County Park also offers boat rentals for people who want to get out into the water.

Other park options include Morrisville Community Park. This popular park has playgrounds for small children, picnic shelters, baseball fields, cornhole boards, and more. A perfect way to spend a few hours with your family in the fresh air, Morrisville Community Park is open everyday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

According to the Town of Morrisville website, Morrisville is often referred to as the “Heart of the Triangle,” because of its proximity to North Carolina’s bigger cities and industries. Originally founded in 1875, Morrisville has grown from a railroad stop town to a thriving suburb that is home to thousands of families.

Cranfield Academy: Morrisville

Cranfield Academy in Morrisville is known to local families as a top-notch early childhood education center where children excel every day. With our innovative curriculum led by our talented team of educators, we provide every child with a positive experience that they will love.

We also believe that high-quality food is vital to learning, so we serve meals made with the finest ingredients. Our children benefit from meals served with fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as whole grains. We also customize meals according to the child’s dietary needs. If your child has any specific requirements, let us know and we will adjust their meals accordingly.

Directions to Downtown Raleigh from Cranfield Academy: Morrisville:

Downtown Raleigh is about a 25-minute drive from Cranfield Academy: Morrisville. To get to Downtown Raleigh, Get on I-40 E from McCrimmon Pkwy and Airport Boulevard. Continue on I-40 E to Raleigh for approximately 8 miles. Take exit 289 for Wade Avenue toward I-440/US-1 N. Continue straight onto Wade Ave then make a slight right onto NC-50 S/US-70 E/Wade Ave. When you reach West Jones street you have arrived in Downtown Raleigh.

Points of Interest

https://www.nc.gov/

https://www.townofmorrisville.org/home

https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/parks-recreation-open-space/all-parks-trails/lake-crabtree-county-park