Enrolling at Cornerstone
Enrollment is open to any child six weeks to eight years of age when we can meet your child’s needs. Here’s how to join the Cornerstone family.
Four simple steps
Schedule a tour
See our classrooms in action, meet the educators and ask every question you have.
Submit your application
Complete the Application for Enrollment and pay the application fee to reserve your place on our list.
Complete registration forms
Registration, emergency information, permissions and your child’s physical — all on our forms page.
Begin with Gradual Entry
Two short visits help your child (and you!) feel at home before their first full day.
Wait list & start dates
Cornerstone welcomes families of all shapes and sizes. Enrollment is granted without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, lifestyle, ability or national origin.
- Completed applications (with fee) are filed in the order received
- As openings occur, the next child on the list is offered a place; if declined, they’re offered the next opening
- Names remain on the list until contacted
- To delay a start date, 25% of tuition holds the space for up to two months
A gentle beginning.
Our Gradual Entry experience gently accustoms children and families to regular attendance. Visits typically total about two hours over two days, scheduled as close to your child’s start date as possible.
- You act as your child’s home base while they explore
- The last hour is spent out of the classroom so we can build trust
- Always say a confident goodbye: “I will be back to pick you up!”
- We set up cubbies, mailboxes, entry codes, check-in and accounts
As children move up to the next program, they transition gradually with familiar teachers — no parent visit required.
Questions families ask
What ages do you serve?
Children six weeks through eight years of age: infants, toddlers, preschool, pre-kindergarten and school-age, plus summer camp.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., year-round, except for scheduled holidays.
Are meals included?
Yes. Lunch and morning and afternoon snacks are prepared in our on-site kitchen. For infants, we also provide formula and baby food.
Do you offer part-time schedules?
Full-time, part-time and flex-time schedules are available. Ask us about current openings for your child’s age group.
Is there a wait list?
When applications exceed openings, completed applications (with fee paid) are filed in the order received and offered spots as they open. Names stay on the list until contacted.
Can I visit before enrolling?
Absolutely — and as often as you like. Schedule a tour to see the classrooms and meet our team.
Do you provide transportation for school-agers?
Bus service to and from area schools is provided by the Trumbull Board of Education where available; our staff meet every bus.
How do you handle allergies?
We strive to be a peanut/nut-free center, and substitutions are honored for medical or religious reasons. A Food Allergy Action Plan is part of enrollment when needed.
Come see Cornerstone in action.
We invite you to visit as often as you like. Book a tour and meet our educators, see the classrooms and explore our playgrounds.