For healthier children For stronger families For a better St. Louis
Welcome to Cornerstone, where we’ve been doing what we
Cornerstone Center for Early Learning was founded in 1969, when community volunteers discovered that an abundance of working parents, unable to afford child care, were leaving their pre-kindergarten children home alone and unsupervised. Cornerstone Center, the first accredited early childhood center in the city of St. Louis, provides working parents and guardians (or parent/guardians pursuing higher education) of all economic backgrounds with licensed, accredited,award-winning, and affordable child care and pre-k education.
We serve children 6 weeks to 6 years (pre-kindergarten). We’re located in St. Louis’ historic Shaw Neighborhood (only a few minutes from downtown). We’re open year-round, Monday–Friday, 6:30am–6:30pm. Tuition is based on a sliding salary scale; need-based scholarships are also available.
love for over 40 years.
Cornerstone’s hands-on teaching approach prepares each child for a lifetime of opportunity (the kids think it’s pretty fun too).
Cornerstone Center follows a Constructivist educational philosophy that views children as eager learners, able to construct their own knowledge with the guidance of skilled instructors. Our students explore the beginnings of reading, writing, math, art, and science as they play in water, pound on clay, plant flowers, draw, paint, sing, dance, bake, and so much more! Cornerstone Center’s large, gated, outdoor playgrounds and indoor multi-purpose room allow children to play and to move, developing their gross motor skills, regardless of the weather.
97
% of Cornerstone students scored
“on target” or better on standardized developmental screenings that compare their outcomes to peers nationwide.
We are proud of our achievements.
Endorsed by the United Way of Greater St. Louis Accredited by the Better Business Bureau Recipient of the Stellar Performance Award by Variety the Children’s Charity of St. Louis and the Outstanding Partnership Award by YWCA Head Start
Quality Staff–Low Faculty Turnover: Cornerstone Center provides a caring, committed, and well-trained staff that includes a full-time social worker and 30+ teachers, many of whom have been with Cornerstone Center for over ten years. Cornerstone Center is also proud to provide: Breakfast, lunch, and snack everyday for all children Diapers, wipes, infant formula, and baby food at no extra cost to families Medical, dental, vision, hearing, and developmental screenings at no extra cost to families Head Start Services for qualified families
“I’ve never encountered more attentive staff members...Cornerstone is GRADE ‘A’.” - Cornerstone parent
We can’t wait to meet you! Please contact us to: – Inquire about enrollment – Provide financial assistance for scholarships, facility upkeep, diapers, food, and so much more. – Donate books, toys, diapers, wipes, art and office supplies, tools, food, computer equipment, and the list goes on! Cornerstone Center for Early Learning 3901 Russell Blvd. St. Louis, mo 63110 | (314) 865- 5244 www.cornerstonecenterstl.org | info@cornerstonecenterstl.org
Our Mission Statement: Cornerstone Center for Early Learning provides high-quality, affordable, comprehensive care and education for children while following a Constructivist philosophy that governs all aspects of operation. As a nonprofit, United Way agency, the Center enables parents to enter or remain in the workforce or to seek higher education. Cornerstone Center encourages the development of all people within its sphere, promoting the autonomy,creativity, and initiative of children, staff, and family members.
Jerry Ehrlich, Executive Director: jehrlich@cornerstonecenterstl.org