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Parent Corner
Close parent–staff communication is essential to an excellent child care program. Here’s how we stay connected — and how you can be part of the fun.
How we keep in touch
- Daily written reports about your child
- Informal chats at drop-off and pick-up
- Email and our parent app
- The Parent Handbook
- Bulletin and message boards
- A periodic newsletter
- Occasional questionnaires and surveys
Ways to get involved
- Visit anytime — call, stop by or join us for lunch
- Read a story or share a skill with your child’s group
- Share your profession or hobby with our Preschool & Pre-K
- Request an individual conference
- Attend special programs and events
- Celebrate birthdays with plain muffins or a simple treat
Hours & closings
Open year-round, Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Center is open January through December, except for scheduled holidays. Please arrive with enough time before 6:00 p.m. for a happy reunion and to exit by closing.
Snow days & delays
Announcements about unscheduled closings or delayed openings are shared through:
- A banner at the top of this website
- An email from our parent communication app
- Cornerstone’s outgoing phone message: (203) 261-0499
- CTWeather.com
- WFSB Channel 3 / WFSB.com and WTNH Channel 8 / WTNH.com
Tip: sign up for text alerts from these outlets, and check more than one — occasionally a notice can’t be posted everywhere.
2026 – 2027
Holiday Schedule
The Center is closed on the following dates.
- Labor DayMon, Sep 7, 2026
- Professional Development DayMon, Oct 12, 2026
- Thanksgiving & the day afterThu–Fri, Nov 26–27, 2026
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24, 2026
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25, 2026
- New Year’s DayFri, Jan 1, 2027
- Martin Luther King Jr. DayMon, Jan 18, 2027
- Presidents’ DayMon, Feb 15, 2027
- Good FridayFri, Mar 26, 2027
- Memorial DayMon, May 31, 2027
- Juneteenth (observed)Fri, Jun 18, 2027
- Independence Day (observed)Mon, Jul 5, 2027
When a holiday falls on or near a weekend, we canvas area employers and observe it when the majority of businesses do.
Questions? We’re always happy to talk.
Call, email or stop by — our door is always open to families.