Preschool

Welcome to Cornerstone Preschool

At Cornerstone Learning Community, we believe that preschool should be a joyful beginning—a place where children are loved, supported, and inspired to explore the world around them.
Our play-based program nurtures the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively—through hands-on experiences and rich relationships.

Why Cornerstone?

Rooted in research.

Shaped
by play.

Driven by compassion.

Learning Through Play, Growing in Community

Children learn best when they’re actively engaged in meaningful experiences. Our preschool classrooms are designed to spark curiosity, promote independence, and encourage collaboration.

Play-based learning
Environments planned to encourage discovery
Child-initiated and teacher-guided activities
Strong social-emotional focus
Nature-based and hands-on exploration
Spanish through songs, movement, and stories

We believe learning should be joyful, messy, and deeply connected to each child’s sense of wonder.

A Day at Cornerstone Preschool Might Include:

Painting, sculpting, and open-ended art
Dramatic play and storytelling
Books and early literacy
Music and movement
Building with blocks and manipulatives
Gardening and animal care
Water & sand play
Outdoor adventures and motor play

All in a classroom that feels like a second home.

Our Goals For Our Children:

Develop a strong sense of self
Express feelings and solve problems
Build friendships and social skills
Take initiative and grow in independence

Discover joy in learning

Our Goals For Our Families:

Feel connected, included, and involved
Build trusting relationships with teachers
Share in their child’s journey of discovery

See What Makes Us Different

Inspired by leading early childhood education frameworks, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and global best practices, Cornerstone Preschool is more than a program—it’s a community.

A brief look at research & philosophy behind our practices:

Council of Ministers of Education, Canada’s Statement on Play-Based Learning
The Center for Early Childhood Education’s publication, “Science in Support of Play: The Case for Play-Based Preschool Programs“
NAEYC’s piece, “Debunking the Play vs. Learning Dichotomy“
Executive Summary of Oxford University Press’s book, “A Mandate for Playful Learning in Preschool: Presenting the Evidence“