Toddler Daycare Program
At Cornerstone Academy, we understand how important your child’s early years are. That’s why our toddler program is designed to provide a fun and exciting environment that encourages them to explore their natural curiosity while continuing to foster their developmental skills.
1.5 years – 2 years
The Bumblebee Room
In our safe and engaging Bumblebee Room, children ranging from 1.5 years to 2 years old will start to buzz with excitement as they embark on the beginnings of their developmental journey. Through age-appropriate discoveries, learning, and play, they’ll continue to nurture their ever-growing curiosity about the world under the watchful eye of our expert caregivers.
Program Highlights Include:
- Encouragement of early communication
- Crafts that promote creativity and imagination
- Sensory-rich play experiences
- Space for exploration and movement
- Comforting emotional support
- Cozy and quiet rest time!
2 years – 2.5 years
The Grasshopper Room
In the Grasshopper Room, children aged 2 to 2.5 years old will begin to take large hops in their social, emotional, and cognitive development! At this point in your child’s life, they’re bursting with enthusiasm and a natural desire to learn, so we strive to provide them with an environment that encourages them to be independent, hands-on, and use their brains.
Program Highlights Include:
- Fun social interactions with peers
- Fine motor skill challenges
- Language exploration through songs and stories
- Encouragement of early independence
- Motivational support from caregivers
- Time to play every day!
2.5 years – 3 years
The Firefly Room
Children ages 2.5 to 3 years will begin to shine with confidence in our Firefly Room, where their rapidly developing language, social awareness, and coordination skills will continue to flourish. At this age, they grow so fast––which is why we like to introduce them to routines, group activities, and other learning skills that start to lay the foundation for preschool readiness.
Program Highlights Include:
- Introduction to potty training!
- Opportunities to nurture independence
- Engaging and socially-enriching group time
- Continued language development
- Crafts and puzzles that promote coordination
- Fresh air in a safe outdoor environment
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FAQs We get Often
What is your approach to discipline?
For ages under 3, we redirect children. For ages 3 and older, we redirect or may implement a cool-down period for 2 to 3 minutes when needed.
How do you get notified if your child is sick?
In order to keep our children, staff, and families as healthy as possible, we require children with a fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or contagious disease to be sent home. We call and/or email parents to pick up children if we see signs/symptoms of sickness while in care.
Are snacks and meals provided?
Cornerstone provides a 9AM snack and 2:30PM snack and a 5:30PM Snack. Parents provide lunch. Lunch can be cold or warmups. Please refrain from bringing easy mac. We ask that those items be prepared ahead of time so we can just warm them up.
When is payment due for Tuition?
Payment is due weekly for Tuition. We require customers to sign up for Tuition Express, an auto bill pay system. We will pull your tuition from a checking/savings account and/or credit card weekly.
What is the policy in the event of a late pickup?
Always call the center if you will be running late. If you pick up AFTER 6PM, you will be charged $3.00 per minute for each minute after 6PM. We are only licensed to care for children until 6PM.
In what event will the Center be Closed?
Cornerstone is closed for all Major holidays. Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. We also close if we are without power or water for more than 2 hours. We would only close for inclement weather if our parking lot was unable to get plowed or our entrances are blocked. This is rare.
What is your teacher to children ratio?
- Ages 6 weeks – 2 years: 1 Teacher to 4 children
- Ages 2-2.5yrs: 1 Teacher to 6 children
- Ages 2.5-3yrs: 1 Teacher to 8 children
- Ages 3-4yrs: 1 Teacher to 10 children
- Ages 4yrs: 1 Teacher to 13 Children
- Ages 5 and up: 1 Teacher to 17 children
Do you accept WI Shares EBT payments?
Yes, we do but co-pays apply.
What if someone other than my spouse/partner or me has to pick up my child?
In order to protect your child, we require that you provide the names of any individual who has permission to pick up your child. We require advance notice from you when someone other than those listed on the pickup list will be picking up your child. We will check identification to assure the name you give us matches the name on the ID. If we have any questions or concerns, we ask that you are available via cell phone to provide confirmation.
Are children given outside time daily?
Yes, we have set times for each age group to enjoy outside time daily. Children will not go outside with Wind chills of 0 degrees Fahrenheit or below for children age 2 and above. Wind chills of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below for children under age 2. Please bring weather appropriate clothing for your child daily.
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